ITVS Grant for Filmmakers - LINCS

Deadline: May 30, 2008

LINKING INDEPENDENTS AND CO-PRODUCING STATIONS (LINCS) provides matching funds (up to $100,000) to partnerships between public television stations and independent producers. To apply for LINCS funds, independents must first approach a public television station and establish a partnership. Single documentaries and innovative genre combinations will be considered. Projects must have begun production as evidenced by a work-in-progress tape.

* Guidelines
* Building a LINCS Partnership
* How to Apply
* Budget Summary and Line-Item Budget Template
* FAQ
* Online Application

Have additional questions about LINCS? Email programming@itvs.org or call Jonathan Archer at 415-356-8383 x284.

ITVS OPEN CALL FOR FINISHING FUNDS

OPEN CALL

Deadline: July 18, 2008

Open Call provides finishing funds for single non-fiction or Animation public television programs on any subject, and from any viewpoint. Projects must have begun production as evidenced by a work-in-progress video.

* Guidelines
* FAQ
* Online Application >>

Have additional questions about Open Call? Email Karim_Ahmad@itvs.org or call 415-356-8383 x259.

ITVS DIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT FUND

DIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT FUND

Deadline: September 26, 2008 Online application will be available June 1, 2008.

The Diversity Development Fund seeks talented minority producers to develop projects for public television. We want to support minority artists to tell their stories and reach audiences often overlooked by conventional programming. Projects must be in the research or development phase, and cannot have begun production.

* Guidelines
* Frequently Asked Questions

Have additional questions about the Diversity Development Fund? Email Kathryn_Washington@itvs.org or call 415-356-8383 x258. Applicants will be notified of the status of their request within 4-6 weeks.

911 Media Artist Grant

"Awards $2,000 in production services to an established or emerging independent video, film or multimedia artist residing in Washington state." • (206) 682-6552 • FX: (206) 682-7422 • 911media@911media.org • web site

Agape Foundation's David R. Stern Memorial Fund

Offers loans to film projects committed to nonviolent social change. $3,000 will be loaned for up to 3 months to filmmakers who "promote the use of nonviolence in their work, integrate peace and social justice issues and are located in the Western U.S. or the Pacific Basin." • (415) 701-8707 • agapefn@sirius.com

Change, Inc.

Offers emergency grants of up to $1,000 "to artists of all disciplines to cover rent to avoid eviction, medical expenses, unpaid utility bills, fire damage, or other situations constituting an emergency." Grants are given on a one-time basis and are not issued to students. Contact: Change, Inc., P.O.B. 705, Cooper Station, New York, NY 10276 • 212-473-3742

Film Finances, Inc. Worldwide leader in providing completion guarantees for motion pictures. • (310) 275-7323 • FX: (310) 275-1706 • ffi@ffi.com

Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen Founded in 1991 by the State of North-Rhine-Westphalia and the TV broadcast WDR in Cologne. In 1997, broadcasters ZDF, ProSieben and SAT.1 also joined the ranks. Committed to supporting writers, directors, producers, distributors and cinema owners, as well as low and big budget films and outstanding international television productions. In order to react flexibly to filmmakers' needs, the Filmstiftung assists in all phases of production including script development, pre- and post production, production itself and the sales and distribution of the final product. • 49-211-930500 • FX: 49-211-930505 • sonjasteinberg@filmstiftung.de

Ford Foundation Media, Arts and Culture Grants Supports public broadcasting and the independent production of film, video and radio programming; and supports efforts to engage diverse groups in work related to the media and to analyze the media's effect on society. A letter of inquiry is advisable to determine whether the foundation's present interests and funds permit consideration of the request. • (212) 573-4914 • FX: (212) 351-3649 • j.santos@fordfound.org

Hollywood Film Foundation Awards grants to first, second or third time feature directors/producers working with a budget of less than $5,000,000 and having at least 75% of production occurring in the state of California. Short subjects, documentaries, animation, and works-in-progress also considered. No pornography. • info@hff.org

JOHN D. AND CATHERINE T. MACARTHUR FOUNDATION Funds, through its General Program, projects that promote diversity in the media. More specifically, the Program supports media projects that (1) increase the diversity of voices and viewpoints in television and radio; (2) improve public access to media productions facilities; (3) enhance the economical distribution of quality video projects to all who can benefit from them; and (4) encourage independent film and video throughout the Americas. • (312) 726-8000 • 4answers@macfdn.org

Kodak Project Access Encourages individuals with projects budgeted for video to shoot and/or finish on film. Winners will be awarded up to 50% of their film stock budget. Actual amount of award will be determined by the Awards Committee. IDA/KODAK Awards will be given to as many as 10 films per cycle (2 cycles per year) pending qualified applications. Acceptance of the award precludes acceptance of other film stock grants. Film stock must be claimed within the same year of grant award. • (310) 284-8422 • FX: (310) 785-9334 • ida@artnet.net

NAATA Open Door Completion Fund The National Asian American Telecommunications Association awards final post-production funds needed to complete Asian Pacific American film and video projects that have the potential for national public television broadcast. Average award: $20,000. • (415) 863-0814 • FX: (415) 863-7428 • mediafund@naatanet.org

Open Meadows Foundation Offers grants up to $2,000 for projecst with fiscal sponsorship "that are designed and implemented by women, reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of society and promote the well-being of women and girls." • 718.768.4015 • openmeadows@igc.org

Oppenheimer Camera New Filmmaker Equipment Grant Provides new filmmakers access to a fully accessorized Arri 16SR camera package, along with instruction and techinical support. Students, media arts center members and unaffiliated independents are encouraged to apply. • (206) 467-8666 • FX: (206) 467-9165 • filmgrant@oppenheimercamera.com

Peter J. Owens Emerging Filmmaker Award Includes a $10,000 cash grant and in-kind editing at KQED in S.F. for an emerging independent filmmaker with a project in any stage of production or post-production. • (415) 553-2271

Playboy Foundation supports media projects that help to foster open communication about and research into human sexuality, reproductive health and rights; protect and foster civil rights and civil liberties in the U.S. for all people, including women, people affected and impacted by HIV/Aids, gays and lesbians, racial minorities, the poor and the disadvantaged; and eliminate censorship and protect freedom of expression. Gives post-production grants of $1,000-$2,000 to social-change documentary film and video projects. Projects must have non-profit fiscal sponsorship to be eligible. • (312) 751-8000

Tribeca All Access (TAA) Connects Tribeca All Access (TAA) Connects brings underrepresented filmmakers and writers together with film funders during the Tribeca Film Festival. 30 directors and screenwriters are selected to participate in one-on-one meetings with key industry players including development executives, agents, grants managers and equity investors. Filmmakers and writers who identify as African American, Asian American, Latino/a, Pacific Islander or Native American are welcome to submit scripts and documentary proposals for consideration. Juried cash awards are also presented to three filmmakers at the conclusion of the program (in 2005 these awards totaled $25,000). Deadline for the 2006 program is December 16, 2005. Apply now online. • (212) 941-4012 • allaccess@tribecafilm.com

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There are ONLY TWO days left to submit your screenplay for the discounted fee of $35. After July 31, 2008, the fee increases.

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: July 31, 2008

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October 10, 2008

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