Film Funding Blog

The Michigan State University Library has compiled this helpful list of grant sources for independent filmmakers. Below is an excerpt:

Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Society Foundation
http://www.gottliebfoundation.org/
Provides funding for visual artists who incorporate video and film into their work.
(Last checked 07/27/06)

Arts Resource Network
Funding Opportunities for Individuals in Film, Video, and Media
http://www.artsresourcenetwork.org/opportunities/
competitions_funding/film_video_media.asp
Courtesy of the City of Seattle, Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs.
(Last checked 07/27/06)

Dance Films Association Grants for Post-Production Expenses
http://www.dancefilmsassn.org/
(Last checked 07/27/06)

Funding Exchange/Paul Robeson Fund for Independent Media
http://www.fex.org/grantmaking.shtml
The Paul Robeson Fund for Independent Media named to honor this singer, actor and civil rights activist, supports independent film, video and radio projects made by organizations and independent media producers on critical social issues. The Robeson Fund supports pre-production and distribution of film and video, and all stages of radio productions that: combine intellectual clarity with creative use of the medium, will reach a broad audience with an organizing component, demonstrate how the production will be used for social change organizing.
(Last checked 07/27/06)

For the full list, visit http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3film.htm