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Filmmaker Grant Resource Guide

This guide provides tips, examples, and resources for the ten most commonly requested documents when applying for a film grant.

• Find out the top 10 documents film grant organizations and institutions request.
• Templates to learn how to write an Artistic Approach, Cover Letter, and more.
• Learn how a film grant can cover equipment, crew, location fees, and post-production costs associated with a film.
• ​Tips to help you stand out and secure top film grants.

GRANT GUIDE OVERVIEW

This guide will provide an overview of the top ten most requested documents for grant applications. It will include what they are and why they're needed, and examples to help you create your documents. In addition, helpful tips and tricks will help you stand out.

• ​Film Grants 101: A film grant is a financial award given to a filmmaker or a group of filmmakers to support the production of a film project. The grant can cover various expenses related to the film, such as equipment, crew, location fees, and post-production costs.
• ​The Pitch Deck: A film pitch deck typically includes a logline, synopsis, character breakdown, key creatives, comparables, and any attachments such as visual aids or previous work examples.
• ​Film Cover Letter: A film cover letter grant is a document that accompanies a grant application for a film project. It typically includes information about the project, its goals, and the filmmaker's qualifications. The cover letter introduces the project and convinces the grant provider to fund it.
• ​Recommendation Letters: A letter of recommendation for filmmakers is a written endorsement from someone who endorses a filmmaker's skills, creativity, and professionalism.
• ​The Artistic Approach: A film's artistic approach outlines a filmmaker's creative vision and approach to a film project.
• ​Diversity Statement: A film diversity statement is a written statement that outlines a film production's commitment to promoting diversity and inclusivity both on and off-screen.
• Bios & Resumes of Key Creatives: Key creative bios and resumes highlight critical creative team members' professional backgrounds and experience.
• ​Distribution: Film distribution involves marketing, advertising, and coordinating the release of a film to reach its target audience through various channels. These channels include theaters, film festivals, streaming services, and physical media.
• ​Fundraising Strategy: A fundraising strategy describes how funds will be raised to complete the project.
• ​Portfolio and Work Samples: Film portfolios are collections of the filmmaker's work, including short films, documentaries, music videos, commercials, and other visual content.
• ​A Budget or Top Sheet: The film budget details the estimated costs of making a film, including salaries, equipment, location fees, and special effects.