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

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Founded in 1927, the Academy recognizes outstanding achievement in filmmaking in above- and below-the-line categories. The Acasdemy's Foundation Film Scholars Program "supports the creation of innovative and significant works of film scholarship about aesthetic, cultural, educational, historical, theoretical or scientific aspects of theatrical motion pictures." Eligible applicants must be established scholars, writers, historians, or researchers, with a significant record of achievement, seeking funding for work on an English-language book, multimedia presentation, curatorial project, CD-ROM or Internet site. No films, TV programs, or video productions may apply.
• (310) 247-3000 • gbeal@oscars.org • web site

Actors Fund of America
New York: (212) 221-7300; Chicago: (312) 372-0989
• (323) 933-9244 • 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

Arthur Vining Davis Foundation Grants
"Provide support for completion of major educational television series with firm commitments for viewing nationally on PBS. Proposals for pre-production or development phase of a project are normally not considered. Children's series of special interest as are series that have potential for lasting educational value."
• (904) 359-0670 • FX: (904) 359-0675 • arthurvining@msn.com • web site

Bullitt Foundation
"Committed to the protection and restoration of the environment of the Pacific Northwest," invites proposals from projects with fiscal sponsorship that serve WA, OR, ID, western MT, British Columbia and the rainforest region of southern Alaska.
• (206) 343-0807 • FX: (206) 343-0822 • info@bullitt.org • web site

California Council for the Humanities
Gives up to $500 for the screening and discussion of a Council-funded film. Provides up to $750 to support the development of a major grant proposal. Planning grants pay for consultations with humanities scholars and community representatives, background research, travel and similar activities necessary to develop the proposal.
• (415) 391-1474 • web site

Canadian Film Centre's Telus Innovation Fund
FUNDING THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT
The TELUS Innovation Fund invests in film, television, and new media projects creating the next forms of entertainment.
The TELUS Innovation Fund, created by the Canadian Film Centre with funding from the TELUS Foundation, provides funding for the production of innovative film, television, and new media content projects. This fund invests in new forms of high-quality, original Canadian content that employ innovative strategies in breaking new ground to reach general public audiences. The TELUS Innovation Fund supports a minimum of 3 projects per year with funding up to $100,000.
Application Deadline: Monday Feb 19th , 2007
For more information on eligible projects download the TELUS Innovation Fund Guidelines Package
For more information:
TELUS Innovation Fund Manager:
gstanton@cfccreates.com
416-445-1446 ext. 301
• 416-445-1446 ext. 301 • gstanton@cfccreates.com • web site

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

Craig and Vartorella, Inc.
Develops funding, sponsorship, and media strategies for attracting support for independent feature-length films and documentaries, as well as tax incentives. Most recent project: Secured funding and media deal for documentary appearing on The History Channel. Other projects: locations, costuming, etc. consulting for period pieces. Principal has taught screenwriting at college level, plus articles on small-budget TV studio production (U.S.) and film finance/Europe.
• 803-432-4353 • globebiz@juno.com

Creative Capital Foundation
Creative Capital is a new, national organization designed to support artists pursuing innovative approaches to form and content in the media, performing and visual arts, along with emerging arts fields.
• (212) 598-9900 • info@creative-capital.org • web site

East Bay Healthy Community Grants
"Awards up to $1,500 for arts and cultural activities inluding performing arts, community murals, public art projects, community gatherings and celebrations that serve Alameda and Contra Costra County residents, especially those in in low-income or disadvantaged communities." Must have fiscal sponsorship.
• (510) 836-3223 • FX: (510) 836-3287 • program@eastbaycf.org • web site

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

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 • web site

Fleishhacker Foundation's Small Grants in the Arts
Funds the development and exhibition of works by film and video artists with track records who have the potential to create a body of work in the Bay Area. Priority given to projects with a god chance of being completed and seen by the public.
• (415) 561-5350 • FX: (415) 561-5345

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 • web site

Fulbright Grants for U.S. Faculty & Professionals
Offered to U.S. citizens with Ph.D. or equivalent degree for lecturing, research and seminar participation in all disciplines including media studies.
• (503) 221-1156 • FX: (503) 226-4842 • apprequest@cies.iie.org • web site

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 • web site

HollywoodFunding.com
Entertainment Funding Network.
• info@hollywoodfunding.com • web site

Humanities Texas
Media grants are available for scripting, development, production, and/or post-production of significant media projects that are grounded in the humanities and designed to reach Texas audiences. Although awards typically fall in the $3,000-$7,000 range, Humanities Texas will not discourage proposals for exceptional projects that require a higher rate of funding. Please consult the Humanities Texas Grant Guidelines 2007-2009 for complete information on funding guidelines and restrictions.
• (512) 440-1991 • FX: (512) 440-0115 • grants@humanitiestexas.org • web site

IFM Film Associates Inc.
IFM Film Associates acquires international and worldwide rights to motion pictures on both a completed and a pre-buy basis. IFM also executive produces and arranges co-production financing. Highlights include "The Darklings," 2 of Hearts" and "Perfect Little Angels."
• (818) 243-4976 • FX: (818) 550-9728 • ifmfilm@aol.com

IFP – Distribution Grants for New York State Artis
Funding is available from IFP via a re-grant from New York State Council on the Arts to support the distribution of recently completed work by independent media artists residing in New York State. Grants are given for film and video productions, audio/radio, computer/web-based work, and installations incorporating these media. Grant amounts have been increased for 2008: artists may request funding up to a maximum amount of $10,000. Grants are made based on the quality of the distribution plan and the quality of the work. The work proposed for support must have been completed between December 1, 2006 and November 30, 2007. Note: this grant is for works that have been fully completed. The grants may not be used for production or post-production costs. Deadline for submission is January 3, 2008. For guidelines and online application, go to www.ifp.org/nysca or e-mailnysca-grant@ifp.org • 212-465-8200 x 830
• 212-465-8200 x 830 • nysca-grant@ifp.org • web site

Independent Television Service (ITVS)
Unique in American public television, the ITVS was created by Congress to fund and present programs that "involve creative risks and address the needs of under-served audiences, especially children and minorities," while granting artistic control to independent producers. ITVS has funded more than 375 programs for public television since its inception in 1991. Critically-acclaimed ITVS programs include THE FARMER'S WIFE, AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY, FORGOTTEN FIRES, Emmy Award winners GIRLS LIKE US and NOBODY'S BUSINESS, the Peabody Award-winning documentaries TRAVIS, A HEALTHY BABY GIRL and THE GATE OF HEAVENLY PEACE, and DuPont Award winners TAKEN IN: THE LIVES OF AMERICA'S FOSTER CHILDREN and STRUGGLES IN STEEL: A STORY OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN STEEL WORKERS.
• (415) 356-8383 • FX: (415) 356-8391 • itvs@itvs.org • web site

influxMEDIA
We seek short videos of 15-60 seconds on a variety of topics. We work with mobile carriers to get your films to millions of potential users, for a rare opportunity. We need full commercial licensing rights and pay a revenue share, ranging on the number of clips available and their overall quality. We have existing distribution to 32 million users and seek quality, edited clips/shorts. For consideration, please contact us with one or more sample clips for internal review.
• 888-266-6728 • FX: 775-201-4429 • jphillips@influxmedia.com • web site

ITVS (Independent Television Service)
Seeks "proposals for new innovative programs of standard broadcast length that tell provocative, spellbinding stories from diverse points of view and diverse communities. Projects in any genre, in any stage of development are considered. No finished works.
• (415) 356-8383 • becky_hayes@itvs.org • web site

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 • web site

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 • web site

KQED-TV, San Francisco
Provides in-kind post-production assistance to a number of independent projects each year. Subject must be "compelling and of interest to KQED's viewers, or attract new audiences," and "material must pass technical evaluation for broadcast quality." Producer must supply rough cut for review.
• (415) 553-2269

Menemsha Entertainment
Menemsha Entertainment's concentration is in arranging financing for independent feature films on behalf of its director and writer-director clients. The company is also serving as a sales representative on completed independent films in the domestic and international market, and as a consultant for the European-based film distributors, Advanced Licensing GmbH in Germany and FilmAuro in Italy.
• (310) 712-3720 • FX: (310) 277-6602 • neilf@ix.netcom.com

Minnesota Independent Film Fund
Distributes three awards totaling $75,000 to Minnesota makers of dramatic feature films. Open to MN residents or former residents who have lived in teh state for at least seven years and are also members of IFP/North. Entry fee: $25.
• (612) 338-0871 • FX: (612) 338-4747 • psnead@ifpnorth.org

Movie Industry Marketing
Resources and articles about marketing indie films from development through enterprise. Case studies and marketing strategies.
• web site

Moxie Films
ATTENTION WRITERS! DEADLINE AUGUST 31, 2003 LATE: SEP. 30. / EXPOSURE / CASH / PRODUCTION OPTION. The 6th Annual NEW CENTURY WRITER AWARDS SCREENPLAY & STAGE PLAY 2003. NCWA was established to help recognize the quality stories as written by emerging writers, provide cash awards, and bring awareness of the best of these writers to the attention of producers and agents. NCWA (Est. 1997) and MOXIE FILMS (Est. 1995) have joined forces to find top 10 new works in each category and reward writers with $10,000 in cash prizes, & a 12 month film/stage production option. Selected scripts/writers are showcased at our Industry Reading Series held at Moxie's stage theaters. DEADLINES: 8/31/03 Late: 9/30/03 http://www.moxie-films.com or http://www.newcenturywriter.org
• (212) 982-5008 • tal@moxie-films.com • web site

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 • web site

National Endowment for the Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) offers grants to individuals and organizations. Media projects include broadcast projects and documentaries on any art form. Projects must have a fiscal sponsor. To receive guidelines, call the NEA Public Information Office at (202) 682-5400 or download from the website. For questions regarding media applications call (202) 682-5452.
• web site

National Endowment for the Humanities
NEH Consultation grants "support the development of humanities programs in media and will be awarded in the early stages of a project to allow collaboration with scholars and other advisors who can help to develop the project's humanities themes and content." Open to independent media producers, public television and radio stations and other nonprofit organizations.
• (202) 606-8267 • FX: (202) 606-8557 • publicpgms@neh.gov • web site

Native American Public Telecommunications
Seeks proposals in any stage of development/production with fiscal sponsorship for production/distribution agreements. Programs must preserve NAPT's commitment to bringing Native American images and voices to a wide national audience. Priority given to projects that have Native Americans in key producing roles.
• (402) 472-3522 • native@unl.edu • web site

NEA Grants for Arts on Radio and TV
"Supports the development, production, and national distribution of significant radio and television programs on the arts with the potential to reach a significant nationak audience." Must have fiscal sponsorship.
• (202) 682-5452 • web site

The New York Foundation for the Arts
NYFA supports independent media makers through its Sponsorship Program, which provides fiscal sponsorship, financial services and consultation on the development, production and distribution of independent media. Media producers may also receive fellowships through NYFA's Artists' Fellowship Program, which gives $7,000 awards to New York residents in categories including film, video and screenwriting. The annual deadline is in October.
• (212) 366-6910 • FX: (212) 366-1778 • sponsor@artswire.org • web site

New York State Council on the Arts
NYSCA is a public agency that supportsarts organizations and artists in New York through its grant programs. NYSCA's funding covers a broad spectrum of non-profit media arts activities.
• (212) 387-7000 • FX: (212) 366-7168 • web site

OnBusiness Network
We are in need of very creative & informative content from independent artists for use on our network. Depending on relevance & creativity, we will pay up to $5,000 to use it on the network. Take a look at some of the programming currently running on the network and/or contact us for more information.
• obn_media@yahoo.com • web site

One Light Pictures
Independent media finance company interested in supplying completion/finishing funds for documentary works-in-progress and small indie works-in-progress.
• (610) 668-8011 • FX: (610) 667-9744 • LeifOwen@aol.com

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 • web site

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 • web site

Oregon Arts Commission Media Arts Fellowship
Provides a single grant of $5,000 for new works or works in progress by a film or video artist who qualifies as an Oregon resident. No applications for script development or fundraising clips considered.
• (503) 221-1156 • FX: (503)226-4842

Ovation Financial Group
Ovation Financial Group has a team of highly experienced finance professionals who are ready to advise our clients in the multi-billion dollar motion picture market. Ovation’s unique, integrated organization will skillfully take our clients from pre-financing to post-production. Not only is it an exciting business of telling stories that touch the minds, hearts and lives of millions of people, it can also be a profitable business for those who approach it intelligently.
• info@ovationfinancial.com • web site

Panavision's New Filmmaker Program
Donates the use of 16mm camera packages to short nonprofit film projects, including graduate student theses, of any genre. Applicants must submit proposals four to six months prior to shooting and must secure equipment and liability insurance. For more information contact New Filmmaker Program, Panavision, 6219 DeSoto Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91367-2602.
• FX: 818.316.1111.

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 • web site

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

Short Films Wanted!
Short Films Wanted! A comprehensive list of announcements and calls from everyone who wants your short films: buyers and distributors, who are looking for your shorts; showcases and festivals, who need your short movies; investors and financiers, who want to give you money to produce your short films; foundations and other non-for-profits, giving grants to short filmmakers; TV stations and TV channels, seeking for shortz; and all others with quite extensive descriptions.
• 703-866-6354 • FX: 703-866-6354 • web@shortfilmswanted.com • web site

Solaris
Films/Talent: TUMBLEWEEDS, THE SLAUGHTER RULE, THE SPECIMEN, MULE SKINNER BLUES, MY GENERATION
• (212) 343-7400 • FX: (212) 343-2437 • info@solarisentertainment.com • web site

Sony Pictures Classics
Sony Pictures Classics is an all-service distribution company involved in production, financing and acquisitions of films for North American and foreign territories. The company releases between 12-15 films a year. Highlights include "Run Lola Run," "The Winslow Boy," "Twin Fall Idaho," "American Movie" and "Sweet and Lowdown."
• (212) 777-2660 • FX: (212) 533-0678 • web site

Team Toofy Productions, LLC
First of all, we are not interested in big budget films from Hollywood starring Freddie Prince Jr. Here at Team Toofy Productions we strive to expose underground filmmakers at their best. Spring 2004 is set for the ever-mighty Toofy Film Fest. Entry fees are $10 and films must be under 45 minutes. The rest is up to you. Show us what you're worth and we’ll show your work in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. Our festival is an environment where many will view, network and exhibit to the world what real filmmaking is all about.
• (303) 250-0910 • troy@toofy.com • web site

Texas Commission on the Arts
The Texas Commission on the Arts is the state agency charged with the development of a receptive climate for the arts in Texas. TCA achieves its mission through the provision of grants, information and technical assistance to artists, arts organizations and the general public.
• (512) 463-5535 • FX: (512) 475-2699 • Front.desk@arts.state.tx.us • web site

Thousand Words Finishing Funds
Considers projects by first or second time feature directors/producers "creating intelligent, innovative and challenging film." Unspecified amounts available for editing, sound mixing, music rights and other post-production costs. Narrative features and works-in-progress may be submitted.
• (212) 331-8900 • FX: (212) 343-2134 • web site

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 • web site

Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation
Supports "programs and projects offering potential for significant impact with a primary focus on the S.F. Bay Area." Categories of interest include arts and culture, environment, population, reproductive rights and citizen participation/community building. Must have nonprofit status/fiscal sponsorship.
• (415) 391-0911 • maildesk@gerbode.com • web site

Zuber & Taillieu LLP
Full-Service Entertainment Law Firm. Attorneys specializing in Legal Services relating to Film, Television, Theater and Music. Financing, Production, Distribution and Representation Contracts. LLC Formation Documents. Business Plans and Private Placement Memorandums. Copyrights and Trademarks. Producer Representation. Top Credentials. Excellent Rates. Free Consultation. 8484 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 425, Beverly Hills, CA 90211.
• (310) 429-7654 • FX: (310) 823-6375 • tom@zuberlaw.com