Funder Q&As

Funder FAQ: Playboy's Surprising Mission

cristina — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Damned in the U.S.A. (1991)
Heart of the Matter (1994)
In the Family (2008)
The Most Dangerous Man in America (2010)
The Times of Harvey Milk (1984)
When Billy Broke His Head…. And Other Tales of Wonder (1999)

What do all these films have in common?

Funder FAQ: Roy W. Dean Film & Video Grants

Nikki — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:26:30 -0500

Carole Dean, founder of the the Roy W. Dean Film & Video Grants and From the Heart Productions, talks with The Independent about her foundation.

What are the Roy Dean Film & Video grants?

These grants are designed to support documentary and independent filmmakers by giving them the goods and services to get their films off the ground.

National Center for Outreach

marla — Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 -0600

Public television stations have always been dedicated to airing programs that help their communities. But after the programs have aired, how can inspired community members actually take up the cause?

Deutsch/Open City Films:

marla — Mon, 01 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0600

Since founding Open City Films in 1994, producers Joana Vicente and Jason Kliot have earned a reputation for making unique and popular films that would probably not have received financing elsewhere.

Paul Robeson Fund for Independent Media

marla — Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0600

What is the Paul Robeson Fund for Independent Media?

It is a fund that gives grants to video, film, and radio programs.

How long has it been in existence?

Funder FAQ: Sundance Institute Documentary Program

vanessa — Mon, 01 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0600

What is the Sundance Institute Documentary Fund?
It’s a fund to support documentaries in the US and internationally that deal with contemporary human rights issues, social justice, civil liberties, and freedom of expression. It used to be the Soros Documentary Fund.

How long has the fund been with Sundance?
It’s been here for two years.

Sundance Institute Documentary Program

marla — Mon, 01 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0600

The Standby Program

khards — Sat, 01 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0600

What is Standby?
It’s a nonprofit media arts service organization that has been in existence since 1983. We provide postproduction services to artists and nonprofits, provide technical consultation, and do publications to serve the media arts field.

Why did Standby start?

Funder FAQ The Standby Program

vanessa — Sat, 01 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0600

What is Standby?
It’s a nonprofit media arts service organization that has been in existence since 1983. We provide post-production services to artists and nonprofits, provide technical consultation, and do publications to serve the media arts field.

Why did Standby start?

Playing Niche

marla — Sat, 01 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0600

Securing funds as an independent producer is often the most difficult and crucial aspect of successfully completing your vision. Money from the government, non-profits, corporations, private foundations, and individuals is out there for film and video projects. But most funding sources have a particular interest and seek projects closely aligned with that interest.