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Women in Media Short Film Finishing Grant is sponsored by Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture / Women In Media. This grant supports women and gender non-conforming film professionals who are California residents to complete short documentary films (under 30 minutes). Grantees also receive targeted consultations, mentorships, and services for film finishing.
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Short Form Film Finishing Grants - Women In Media Short Form Film Finishing Grants The Women In Media Short Form Film Finishing Grants are supported by the LA County Department of Arts and Culture as part of Creative Recovery LA, an initiative funded by the American Rescue Plan.
Women In Media Short Form Film Finishing Grants The Women In Media Short Form Film Finishing Grants are a vital opportunity to bring our member’s projects to fruition. WiM Short Form Grants support completion of either a short narrative, short documentary, or other short form projects with a completed running time of no more than 30 minutes.
Submissions open August 5, 2024 Submission deadline September 15, 2024 Finishing Funds Announcement at the Holiday Toast, December 2024 Grant submission requirements The Women In Media Short Form Film Finishing Grants are only available to California Women In Media members with an up to date CrewList profile. Ensure that you are a registered member of www. womennmedia.
com and listed on the WIM CrewList . CrewList Guidelines can be found here . There is no fee to submit.
Funds may be used for (but are not limited to) the following: Music/composing/music rights Funds may not be used for the following: Although we expect your film to be distributed and marketed, this grant cannot be used for any costs associated with distribution such as festivals or marketing materials. You must meet this criteria: Thoroughly read the guidelines and requirements outlined below.
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WiM CrewList profile link Fulfill one or more of the following roles: director, producer, writer Completed film must be 30 minutes or less Sign the Parity In Action Pledge Qualify for, and add the Parity In Action Badge to end credits and marketing materials To qualify for the Parity In Action Badge, at least 40% of your crew must be women or gender nonconforming individuals (may be a combination of production and post production personnel) Submit the script and budget Submit production and post production crew lists Submit projected post production budget, schedule and completion plan Film must be, at minimum, in rough cut stage with a description of remaining work needed to complete If grant will not be sufficient to complete the film, please submit where additional funds will be coming from Written monthly progress reports including cost reports Expected date of completion (no later than one year from date of grant award) Applicants may submit multiple projects, but each project must be separately submitted By submitting your project, you certify that you have the rights to this intellectual property Filmmaker is responsible for obtaining all licenses and clearances in order to legally distribute the film Thank Women in Media, Creative Arts LA, and relevant vendor partners by adding their logos in the end credits of the film Include Women In Media in your social marketing campaign This grant is made possible by the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: California residents who are women or gender non-conforming film professionals and registered members of Women In Media. Projects must be short documentaries with a completed runtime of no more than 30 minutes. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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