Posts Tagged ‘Film Grant’

  Movies that Matter, an initiative of Amnesty International, wants to open people’s eyes to human rights through film. Movies that Matter has a strong international focus, resulting in a growing number of international activities. It promotes human rights film screenings worldwide, offers advice and assistance and stimulates the exchange of knowledge and experience. It stresses the use of the power of film to promote the observance of human rights a social change. Apply for Funding Movies that Matter offers modest monetary assistance to initiate human rights film festivals and to help circulate and exhibit human rights films in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America. Advise, Assistance & Echange Do you want to organise a film festival or host a screening, but you don’t know where to start? Do you need more information on what films to choose for your project or how to clear the rights? If yes you can refer to Movies that Matter (www.moviesthatmatter.nl) Source-  http://www.moviesthatmatter.nl/mtm/site/internationaal.vm?gclid=CK3_7OGgnqcCFYEOfAodDz8udA

"An independent film is produced outside of a major movie studio. Independent filmmakers rely on nontraditional funding sources for their projects. Angel investors, fundraisers, credit cards and grants are all common sources of financing for independent films. Online resources are the best place to start when finding film grants." "Plan your film's budget and shooting schedule, and have a summary of your film project ready for submission. You'll need to do this to effectively pursue a grant." "Search film association websites and industry conferences online for notices on upcoming funding opportunities. Film Independent is a basic search tool for locating grants. If you know how you plan to distribute your finished product, you will be more likely to find a grant that meets your needs. For example, if you are a documentary producer, you may seek a public television distribution deal that qualifies you to receive funds from organizations such as The Independent Television Service. However, filmmakers seeking to produce a commercial filmwork may opt for equipment grants from major manufacturers where they gain access to expensive equipment at no cost." "Read the requirements for each grant. Grants typically require stringent qualifications for recipients including specifications of subject matter, length and format." "Honor the deadlines. Grants may have a deadline for a letter of inquiry where they "prequalify" your film project and ask you to submit more information for funding consideration. These deadlines may ...

// " In the last decade, the Roy W. Dean Grants have grown into one the largest film grant competitions in the world. This year alone, we expect to have close to $100,000 in donations for our two Los Angeles grants, and $50,000 for our New York Grant. Not bad for a covert underground operation started by a gentle 76 year-old man who just wanted to help give passionate filmmakers an opportunity to be heard!" "Over the last 17 years the grant has funded some wonderful films, The Flute Player, Miss Navaho, Kusama: The polka Dot Princess, BAM 6.6 and many more that are listed under grants as prior winners. We are very proud of our filmmakers and our goal is to continue to fund films and support documentary filmmakers." "Fiscal Sponsorship is important for the financing of your film. This is a way for artists to apply for funding through a Company that has a 501 (c ) (3) nonprofit status. Getting the right fiscal sponsor can help you manage your project efficiently and help you raise more money for your film." "The Roy W. Dean grant has been working with filmmakers since it's inception in 1992. During that time we have given grants for over $2,000,000.00 in goods and services. Each year we review hundreds of applications and we know what judges look for in grants. We can help you with ...

“The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, which amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, was signed into law. The Act creates three tax incentives expressly applicable to motion pictures, one of which - § 181 of the Internal Revenue Code - is especially significant to independent film producers and their passive investors on qualifying films with budgets under $20 million dollars.”  “Let's say you don't need the Section 181 benefits because you are a large hedge fund or are based outside the United States and have a large minimum investment size of $10 million or $100 million+ and you want some additional insurance your money will come back to you one day. No Problem. Utilizing a popular strategy in Asian structured finance, your capital can be guaranteed 100% using static or dynamic hedging.”  “The films that have been successful for studios were all externally financed and or co-financed with studios, sold for 2-3 x their costs, and a majority of them retained foreign sales rights to maximize revenues.” Source

"The State Of Michigan is offering a new 40% cash rebate of motion picture production which makes it the most aggressive program in the country. Its is trying to send a message to hedge funds, private equity groups, money managers, family offices, tax attorneys, high net worth investors, tax credit buyers, New Markets Tax Credit investors, and other international investors on the risk minimization of entertainment finance by getting a 40% cash back on the cost of equity." "Plus, an additional 20%-40% in state tax credits or rebates can be generated back to the Investors, before revenues. And with The State of Michigan offering a 40% cash rebate for making a movie there, which is the most aggressive in the country. That translates to an additional $4 million in rebates to an investor based on a $10 million dollar film." Source