Docs and TV

docsandtv — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:45:39 +0000

“The World Cinema Fund works to develop and support cinema in regions with a weak film infrastructure, while fostering cultural diversity in German cinemas. The World Cinema Fundsupports films that could not be made without additional funding: films that stand out with an unconventional aesthetic approach, that tell powerful stories and transmit an authentic image of their cultural roots.

The World Cinema Fund has an annual budget of approximately 400,000 EUR and supports exclusively the production and distribution of feature films and feature-length documentaries. The support is focused on the following regions: Latin America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and the Caucasus.”

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Bertha BRITDOC Fund funds journalistic documentaries

docsandtv — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:39:05 +0000

“The new Bertha BRITDOC Fund for Journalism is an international film fund dedicated to supporting long form feature documentaries of a journalistic nature.

We are looking for films that break the important stories of our time, expose injustice, bring attention to unreported issues and cameras into regions previously unseen.

This new fund recognises such films are often delicate and protracted, making them difficult to fund. With a mission to enable in-depth analysis of issues through long-form investigative filmmaking, we are particularly looking to work with filmmakers with a journalistic background or those who are collaborating with journalists.

It is key that the journalistic intent is embedded within the film itself rather than the film simply being about a journalist or journalistic institution.”

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Flanders Audiovisual Fund

docsandtv — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:48:37 +0000

“The Flanders Audiovisual Fund (VAF) supports audiovisual production in, as well as international co-productions with Flanders. The Fund was set up by the Flanders government in 2002 and is headquartered in Brussels.

The aims of the Flanders Audiovisual Fund are threefold: to develop a sustainable audiovisual industry, to encourage and support upcoming audiovisual talent and to promote a vibrant audiovisual culture in Flanders.

VAF accomplishes four main tasks. It provides financial support for audiovisual productions (1) and promotes these in Flanders as well as abroad (2). The Fund also grants scholarships, finances professional training and supports/organises workshops (3) as well as carries out surveys on the audiovisual field (4).”

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Interviewing Survivors of Violence or Trauma

docsandtv — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:41:06 +0000

Interviewing people who have experienced trauma first-hand or have a loved one that have fallen victim to violence takes special care. Here is a list of articles from the Dart Center For Journalism and Trauma that can help you stay sensitive and get the story at the same time.

Best Practices in Trauma Reporting
Covering Children & Trauma
Interviewing Victims
Tragedies & Journalists

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Film Festival Grant Program

docsandtv — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:48:41 +0000

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Film Festival Grant program:

“Festivals with a cash budget of less than $100,000 can apply for a grant of up to 10 percent of their cash budget or $2,500, whichever is higher. Festivals with cash budgets from $100,000 to less than $200,000 can apply for a grant of up to $10,000. Festivals with cash budgets from $200,000 to $600,000 can apply for a grant of up to $20,000. Festivals with cash budgets greater than $600,000 can apply for a grant of up to $30,000. Grants totaling $450,000 were awarded to thirty film festivals in 2011.”

Whole Foods Sliver Doc Grant for Documentaries

docsandtv — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:12:01 +0000

Whole Foods Silver Docs grant: “The AFI-Discovery Channel Silverdocs Documentary Festival and Whole Foods Market is currently accepting applications from filmmakers who are looking for grant money towards the development or completion of a documentary feature film project for green-themed films.” The grantees receive $25,000.

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IFP Labs: Seeking first features in post

docsandtv — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:36:20 +0000

“IFP’s Independent Filmmaker Labs are a year-long fellowship supporting independent filmmakers when they need it most: through the completion, marketing, and distribution of their first features. Lab submission is open to all first-time documentary and narrative feature directors with films in post-production. Structured in three week-long components held over the year, the Labs offer personalized attention on post-production, audience building, and distribution strategies in the digital age, followed by continued support from IFP as the project premieres in the marketplace.”

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Solaris Finishing Fund for Independent Filmmakers

docsandtv — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:02:29 +0000

“Solaris created a “Finishing Fund” to support fellow indie filmmakers who seek the financial and technical resources necessary to complete their films. Greg and Gavin O’Connor originally created the Completion Partners as a response to their own efforts in trying to raise the capital to complete post-production for their film Tumbleweeds. In addition to financing the completion of these films, the Completion Partners Fund will offer the expertise necessary to help navigate the post-production waters, enabling filmmakers to get the film they envision to the market in the most effective way. They will be instrumental in the films’ promotion, festival strategy, and sales strategy.”

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A&E And The NYTVF Offering Guaranteed Deals For Non-Fiction Series

docsandtv — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:16:49 +0000

“Five finalists will receive development funding from the network; one winner awarded $10,000 and the opportunity to participate in pilot production.

A&E Network and the New York Television Festival are accepting submissions for unscripted television formats from indie producers and doc production companies. Entries should focus on big characters in exciting and fresh worlds that are highly entertaining and of the moment.

Submission Requirements: A short treatment (1-2 pages) describing your original unscripted format and a brief video introducing the subject(s). Five finalists, selected by A&E, will receive notes and $2,500 to shoot additional tape. One winner will be awarded $10,000 and the opportunity to participate in pilot production. All 25 semi-finalists will be invited to participate at the NYTVF and will be eligible for additional opportunities.”

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Loreen Arbus Disability Awareness Completion Grant for Female Filmmakers

docsandtv — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 21:54:47 +0000

“Through the generosity of Loreen Arbus, New York Women in Film and Television has established the Loreen Arbus Disability Awareness Grant. The film completion grant for $7,500 will be awarded to a woman filmmaker for a film on physical or developmental disability issues. Directors and producers are eligible to apply.”

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