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    		Grant Guidelines
    Our budget ceiling is $500,000, we fund shorts, docs and independent features under this amount. We want films that are unique and make a contribution to society. We fund compelling stories about little known subjects, historical films and films that touch hearts. We like films that expose and bring important information to light, we like films on little know people when there is a good story. We are story-tellers and that is the main criteria for entering and winning our grants, stories that can change and stories that can heal and enrich our lives.

    We are looking for:

    • Film and Video projects that are unique and benefit society.
    • New projects.
    • Works-in-progress.
    • Length is not a consideration.
    Who is eligible to apply

    This grant is now available for shorts and low budget independents as well as documentary filmmakers. We have expanded to further our goals of creating films that are "unique and make a contribution to society" Student filmmakers, independent producers, or independent production companies are all welcome

    Who is not eligible to apply

    You cannot apply if you are an employee of From the Heart Productions, an employee of any of the sponsors, or a family member of any employee of From the Heart Productions or any of the sponsors. Sorry.

    Where you live is not important

    You may enter the New York City or Los Angeles grants no matter where you live. You can enter both grants; in fact, we want you to. It shows us that your are tenacious and want to find funding.

    Commonly Asked Questions for the Grants

    Q. "I live in Detroit, Michigan, can I enter the New York grant?"
    A. Yes, you can enter the grant and live anywhere. We have had people in LA win the NYC grant and people in other states win the LA grant. Just know you have to be in that city to collect all the goods and services you win.

    Q. I live in Canada, can I enter the grant?
    A. Yes, you can live anywhere in the world and enter any of our grants. You must be filming in the city you receive the award in to use the goods and services. If you live in Toronto and have a film that takes you to LA or NYC this would work well for you.

    Q. Can I enter the LA film grant if I am shooting in digital?
    A. Yes, you will not use the CFI developing award or the Camera from Otto Nemenz but you could use the money from Edgewise to buy tape or anything you want for your shoot. Actually, the number of entries in the film grant is lower than video and you may have a better chance in this category.

    Q. Is the deadline a post mark or must you have it by the deadline?
    A. All of our deadlines are a postmark. Don't spend your money on FED X, mail it.

    Q. How long does it take you to decide on the finalists?
    A. We usually have finalists up on the web site in 6 weeks.

    Q. How long does it take you to select the winner?
    A. Our goal is to have the winner chosen in less than 90 days.

    Q. When can the winner and the finalists begin to use the awards?
    A. Once you win, we email all the donors. This opens the door for you. Next, we send donors a letter and email you the contact person and you can contact them directly.

    Click here to fill out an Application

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