Roy W. Dean Grant for Fall 2023

The Roy W. Dean Grant for indie filmmakers is now accepting applications for its Fall Grant. Awarded to a unique film that makes a contribution to society, the winner will receive $3,000 cash and thousands more in film services to help them complete their project.  Deadline for submissions is October 31st, 2023.

Now completing its 31st year, the Roy W. Dean Grant has awarded over $2,500,000 in cash and has donated film products and services to dozens of filmmakers enabling them to finish work on their projects.  Documentaries, short films, narrative features, or web series are all eligible to be considered for this grant.  Students are welcome to apply.

In addition to the cash prize, the grant recipient will receive $15,000 in theme music for their project from award winning composer David Raiklen, $6,000 in animation from Emmy winner Charlie Canfield, $500 in expendables, grip, or lighting from Filmtools, 20% discount on the design of your marketing sheet by professional Dan Chapman, and much more from many heartfelt donors.

A very unique feature of every grant offered by From the Heart Productions is that each applicant is offered a 15-minute consultation on their project.  Submitting filmmakers can get advice on how to find funding, build up a database of donors or investors, market their film, and more.

More information on the grant can be found at https://fromtheheartproductions.com/roy-w-dean-film-grants-and-awards/

For any questions, please email info@fromtheheartproductions.com or call 805-984-0098.

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Britt Morton

Membership & Programming Coordinator, WIFV

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