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Writing proposals can be difficult because you, the creator of this film, have so much information and the question is; how to get all of that information into three dynamite paragraphs? The beginning of your proposal or the introduction is a key to funding. This is where you tell me your story and engage me in such a way that I will always remember your film. It’s a short concise, visual description of your film. I can actually see your film as I read it. This beginning is the most important area that’s not just what I think but what other grantors say they want too. I like when you knock me off my seat with your story. That’s a good introduction.
The next mistake many filmmakers make is to put the history in the wrong area or to tell me at the beginning how many awards you have won. I want you to tell me a story, we are here to fund stories and they seem to get lost amongst technical information and bios and things that don’t belong or that can take you away from the heart of the story. I read about 1000 applications each year for the grant. I can tell when there is a good story and that’s what we fund, stories. Having an award winning crew is wonderful but having no story will not make a good film, even with the best Academy Award winners involved. The Art of Film Funding has a format that is being used in film schools and that’s what we work with. It clearly sets out and identifies the areas of importance to grantors:
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Testimonials: If you are looking for someone who will guide you through the experience of filmmaking she is the right choice. She has been as excited about the process and I have been and taking an interest in my goals and dreams for my life and helping them to come true. Thank you Carole!! --- Karen McKann
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