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    Applications for 2009 can be submitted starting 12/1/08

    UPCOMING GRANT DEADLINES

    Fortitude Editorial Grant
    JULY 31, 2009

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    Not open in 2009

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    4/30/2009

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    6/30/09

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    New DVD on Funding Your Film

    The Roy W. Dean Film and Writing Grants
    Our goal is to make films that might otherwise never be made.
    From the Heart Productions is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to funding films that are “unique and make a contribution to society”. Started in 1992 by Carole Dean. See the left side for information on our grants, scroll down for deadlines and note our on-line application.


    Book


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    Manifesting book on CD
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    Announcing Carole’s new book,
    “The Art of Manifesting: Creating Your Future”
    Read a chapter and decide if
    You want to work with these concepts.

    The Art of Film Funding: Alternative Financing Concepts

    "An excellent 75-page appendix of resources and leads makes this a worthwhile purchase for reference in large or alized collections."
    --- American Library

    International Documentary Magazine Review by Barry Hampe, author of Making Documentary Films and Videos, Second Edition http://www.makingdocumentaryfilms.com

    FAITH, HOPE AND CHARITY: A Long Walk Down Funder's Alley Early in her book, The Art of Film Funding, Carole Lee Dean wonders what might be the missing ingredient in the filmmaking process that prevented excellent projects from going forward while lesser films somehow got made. "It soon became apparent that the missing ingredient is..."
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    "Carole Dean's book successfully bridges the gap between the vision of the project and the realities of the market for the serious filmmaker." - Louise Levison, author of "Filmmakers and Financing: Business Plans for Independents"

    "A must for any filmmaker seeking funding." - Barbara Trent, Academy Award Winner, Panama Deception

    "Carole Dean has years of experience both as a producer and a funder, and her new book is full of nuts-and-bolts information from both sides of the fence, told in a conversational and heart-felt manner. Of special interest to filmmakers will be the in-dept interviews with experts in the field, and an extensive appendix chock full of references. A great new addition to the filmmaker's lexicon." - Morrie Warshawski, consultant and author of "Shaking the Money Tree"

    CLICK HERE to read the outline of the book and read a chapter

    PERSONAL CONSULTATIONS
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    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

    MEDIA CONTACT:
    Melissa Z. Montero
    (718) 404-7174
    melissa@ourwomenourstruggle.com

    DOCUMENTARY ON 101 YEAR-OLD PUERTO RICAN REVOLUTIONARY – ISABEL ROSADO MORALES RECEIVES THE ROY W. DEAN NY VIDEO GRANT

    Aspiring New York City Latina filmmaker, Melissa Montero was the reciepient of The Roy W. Dean 2008 NY Video Grant, who “fund compelling stories about little known subjects, historical films and films that touch hearts”. The award consists of various products and services from New York sponsors that are listed below:

    Winner receives:

    • $ 30% discount on original music by John Keltonic
    • $5,000 in studio and editing for a 5 minute promo tape from Metro Access.
    • $3,000 in Equipment rental from: Abel Cine Tech Inc.
    • $2,700 in rentals including a light package from: Unilux Inc.
    • $1,600 value / sound mix session from: Silver Sound.
    • $1,500 in services from Analogue Digital Intl, Inc., NY. Editing when available or duplication, you provide tapes.
    • $1,400 audio equipment rental from: AAA Communications.
    • $1,000 in voice over services from Claire Papin
    • $750 value of fundraising consultation from: C'est Fou!
    • $500 in tape stock from Edgewise Media.
    • $500 new web site by Silke Mayer
    • 50% off ($400 value) for a story structure consultation with Fernanda Rossi, The Documentary Doctor.
    • 25% reduction in legal fees from Hal “Corky” Kessler, producer/attorney
    • $149 Production Pro Budget program the only tool designed for the non-studio filmmaker and packed with power demanded by pros. Includes the industries only drop and drag rate book! $279 in free storyboarding software from PowerProduction.
    "Our Women, Our Struggle" (working title) is a 70-minute long documentary that chronicles the life of Puerto Rican revolutionary – Isabel Rosado, -- who dedicated her life to the Puerto Rican Independence movement and has become a symbol of the island’s patriotism. Other women such as Lolita Lebron and Dylcia Pagan will also be highlighted. "Our Women, Our Struggle" walks the viewer through decades of the Puerto Rican independence movement as experienced by and seen through the eyes of Isabel Rosado.

    To view the trailer and learn more about this documentary and filmmaker please visit www.myspace.com/melissazm or zoemontero@hotmail.com

    MENTORING SESSIONS
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    New DVDs on Financing & Packaging Features

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    Creating Business plans & Financing Indies; The Art of Manifesting: Creating your Future

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