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Roy Dean Grant is a grant from the Roy Dean Foundation (administered by From the Heart Productions) that funds independent filmmakers working on documentaries, narrative features, shorts, web series, or multimedia projects. The grant supports filmmakers at any phase of production — from development through post-production — with total project budgets under ,000. Eligible applicants include filmmakers from any country.
The main grant awards ,500, with Stories That Matter Awards of each also available. Application deadlines are quarterly: Spring (March 31), Short Film (April 29), Summer (June 30), Fall (October 31), and Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant (November 30).
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Roy W. Dean Grant Application - From the Heart Productions Roy W. Dean Grant and Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant Applications Please read the grant application guidelines and instructions carefully before submitting application.
Links to applications are at bottom of page. Roy W. Dean Grant Winner Leslie Neale and From the Heart’s Carole Dean The Roy W.
Dean Grant and Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant application must be submitted by the deadline for the specific grant for which you are applying. Submissions for grants close at 11:59 PM PT on dates below: SPRING Grant Deadline – March 31st SHORT FILM Grant Deadline – April 29th SUMMER Grant Deadline – June 30th FALL Grant Deadline – October 31st CAROLE DOROTHY JOYCE Grant Deadline – November 30th https://fromtheheartproductions.
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mp3 Guidelines for Roy W. Dean Grant and Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant Application MATERIALS There are several items that you’ll need to submit (upload) on your application: Proposal (for documentaries) or Synopsis (for shorts or features) Sample Work: Provide a URL to a video of your trailer or prior work (Vimeo, YouTube, etc.) Project Proposal and Synopsis Guidelines Submit a written proposal.
If you would like an outline for a documentary proposal, click here . For documentaries , please send us an outline of your documentary film. It can be from 2 to 6 pages.
For short films and features , we want a one page synopsis (or outline) of the film and the first 10 pages of your script. Please be sure also include the following: Style, format and approach to the material, including any distinct visual or technical elements. What are your plans for distribution?
Are you the producer, director, what? How is this project unique and how does this project benefit society? What is your relationship to the material?
List name and position of proposed key production personnel (producer, director, cinematographer, editor, etc.) List their relevant experience or credits. Sample Work(s) Guidelines All Roy W. Dean Grant and Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant applications must be accompanied by a sample of applicant’s previously completed work via URL to an online video (Vimeo, YouTube, etc).
We need to see what you have made and what your vision is for your proposed or current film. If you do not have a prior work, submit one from a key member on your crew. Steps to Completing Application Select the grant application below for which you’d like to submit your project.
Before submitting your completed application, print or save a copy for your records. Upload your files (Cover Letter, Proposal or Synopsis, Distribution Plan, Crew Info, and Budget) on your application. Provide a URL to your Sample Work——a trailer or other prior work via Vimeo, YouTube, etc. From the Heart Productions requests a rolling “Thank You” credit to all of the donors on the grant.
This application, if chosen as a winner, may be published or used to educate other filmmakers by FTHP. If you have any questions regarding the application, check out our Roy W. Dean Grant FAQ page or you may contact info@fromtheheartproductions.
com Please select the grant for which you are applying: Spring Grant Application (Deadline: March 31st) Short Film Grant Application (Deadline: April 29th) Summer Grant Application (Deadline: June 30th) Fall Grant Application (Deadline: October 31st) Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant (Deadline: November 30th) Email: info@fromtheheartproductions. com Schedule a FREE Consultation Or fill out this form and we’ll get back to you soon!
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Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Describe the style, format, and approach to the material, including any distinct visual or technical elements.
What are your plans for distribution?
What is your role on the project (producer, director, etc.)?
How is this project unique and how does this project benefit society?
What is your relationship to the material?
List the name and position of proposed key production personnel (producer, director, cinematographer, editor, etc.) and their relevant experience or credits.
For documentaries: provide a 2 to 6 page proposal/outline including a full budget with post-production, how much you have raised, what is left to raise, and your fundraising plan (crowdfunding, grants, events, etc.).
For short films and features: provide a 1-2 page synopsis (or outline) of the film and the first 10 pages of your script, including a full budget with post-production, how much you have raised, what is left to raise, and your fundraising plan.
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Open to filmmakers from any country at any phase of production (development through post) working on documentaries, narrative features, shorts, web series, or multimedia projects with total budgets under $500,000. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $3,500 (main grant); $500 each (Stories That Matter Awards). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 31, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Roy Dean Grant is funded by Roy Dean Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This listing is flagged as international in scope. Check the official notice for country-specific restrictions before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 7 required documents: Cover Letter, Proposal (for documentaries, 2-6 pages) or Synopsis (for shorts or features, 1-2 pages), First 10 pages of script (for short films and features), Marketing/Distribution/Social Media Plan, Crew Information, and Budget or Estimate (including post-production), among others (the full list is in the Required Documents section on this page). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.