Getting Grants for Films
March 15th 2008 14:44
Kenna: Someone who has never applied for a grant: What is the first thing to consider or know?
Carol: One of the first things grant readers look for is “passion and connection to the project”. We have seen thousands of applications and we know that the most important ingredient in a proposal is the person’s passion for the project. This is what will still be there 3 years from now as it may take that long to finish the film.
Kenna: What is the magic formula or secret to getting a grant?
Carol: Knowing whom you are approaching is a key element when applying for a grant. Who are the judges? What projects have won before? Were they first time filmmakers? Did they have a history of documentary films to win? Look at the prior winners to give you an idea of who you are applying to. Then you can direct your application to that person.
Kenna: What are some "easy" grants to get?
Carol: I think this is an oxymoron, there are no easy grants. Each film may have certain grants that it will find “easier” for funding from certain organizations. It is important for the filmmaker to research the grants listed on various web sites; the IDA has a wonderful list. Research is the key element here. Find which grants would be best for your film. Target them first then go to the long-shots next. Do not take the rejections personally. It just means that organization is not right for your film. Rejection does not have anything to do with the content of the film; it is just not a good match.
Carol: One of the first things grant readers look for is “passion and connection to the project”. We have seen thousands of applications and we know that the most important ingredient in a proposal is the person’s passion for the project. This is what will still be there 3 years from now as it may take that long to finish the film.
Kenna: What is the magic formula or secret to getting a grant?
Carol: Knowing whom you are approaching is a key element when applying for a grant. Who are the judges? What projects have won before? Were they first time filmmakers? Did they have a history of documentary films to win? Look at the prior winners to give you an idea of who you are applying to. Then you can direct your application to that person.
Kenna: What are some "easy" grants to get?
Carol: I think this is an oxymoron, there are no easy grants. Each film may have certain grants that it will find “easier” for funding from certain organizations. It is important for the filmmaker to research the grants listed on various web sites; the IDA has a wonderful list. Research is the key element here. Find which grants would be best for your film. Target them first then go to the long-shots next. Do not take the rejections personally. It just means that organization is not right for your film. Rejection does not have anything to do with the content of the film; it is just not a good match.
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Comment by Cibbuano
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Comment by Kenna McHugh
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There's a lot of grant money available and it takes time to find it and apply for it.
What was your movie about?
Comment by Cibbuano
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It's called "Prenez Vos Places" and here's the review/self-promo I wrote on Orble!
Comment by Kenna McHugh
Movie Roar
Well done for getting the in the can!!!
What is the plan for your next film?