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Roy W. Dean Film Grants and Awards is sponsored by From the Heart Productions. For over 30 years, the Roy W.
Dean Grant has funded independent films (documentaries, narrative features, shorts, web series, multimedia projects) that are unique and make a contribution to society that, without its help, might otherwise never get made.
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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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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Independent filmmakers with unique projects that make a contribution to society. Open to Documentaries – Narrative Features – Shorts – Web Series – Multimedia Projects. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Roy W. Dean Film Grants and Awards is funded by From the Heart Productions. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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