Movies that matter
Committed to the promotion and a wider circulation of human rights film screenings worldwide, Movies that Matter has initiated an extra stimulus for the circulation of human rights films in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe.
Movies that Matter has two selection rounds per year. The next deadline for applications is 15 September, 2011.

Movies that Matter offers modest financial assistance up to € 5.000 of subsidy to organise various types of human rights film events in countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle East and Eastern Europe.
This may take various forms, such as human rights film festivals, mobile cinema programmes, film and debate programmes, small-scale screenings for specific target groups, rotation within a network of film houses, school and university screenings, and distribution through multimedia platforms.
For more information contact:- Matthea de Jong or Mira Zeehandelaar on 0031-(0)20-7733627 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Global Film Initiative

In its continuing effort to promote original filmmaking by individuals from around the world, the Global Film Initiative is pleased to announce the Winter 2012 cycle of its feature-film Production Grants program. Applications will be accepted from October 31, 2011 to January 16, 2012.

Global Film Initiative production grants are awarded twice a year, in winter and summer, to filmmakers whose work exhibits artistic excellence, authentic self-representation and accomplished storytelling. The granting program furthers the Initiative's mission of contributing to the development of local film industries while offering audiences a variety of cultural perspectives on daily life around the world. Monies received through the Initiative's granting program are used to support completion of film production, and to subsidize post-production costs, such as laboratory and sound mixing fees and access to modern editing systems.

Application deadline: January 16, 2012. Applications will be accepted starting October 31, 2011.

The Global Film Initiative accepts grant applications from countries in the following regions: Africa, Asia (excluding Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan), the Caribbean (excluding Cuba), Central and Eastern Europe (excluding European Union), Latin America, the Middle East (excluding Iran) and Oceania (excluding Australia and New Zealand).
For more information log onto www.globalfilm.org
The Global Film Initiative
145 Ninth Street, #105
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: 415-934-9500
Fax: 415-934-9501
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INTERNATIONAL CALL
International Call accepts:

• Single programs of standard broadcast length (one-hour). In rare cases, when a filmmaker’s skills, subject, and story structure warrant it, ITVS will consider programs at feature lengths.
• Works-in-progress, i.e. projects that have already begun production
• Programs that can be completed within one year of contract
• Co-production projects with either international broadcast partner(s) or co-productions with producers from different countries

International Call does not accept:

• Subject matter based in the United States, lifestyle, or children’s programming
• Proposals for completed projects seeking acquisition and distribution
• Series proposals or fictional dramas
• Projects intended solely for theatrical release

There is one funding round per year. Applicants may apply for only one project per call. The entire proposal review process can take up to five months. Only one to two percent of International Call applicants will receive funding.
International Call is not a grant; ITVS International provides a co-production investment in the program.
International Call is an initiative of the International Media Development Fund — a project created by ITVS in partnership with the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Ford Foundation, and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
For more information
Log on to www.itvs.com  or you may contact Cynthia Kane at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Women in film
The Women In Film Foundation’s Film Finishing Fund (WIFF FFF), established in 1985 offers grants up to $15,000 and in-kind services to films by, for or related to women. To date, the WIFF has awarded more than $2 million in cash and in-kind services to 170 innovative films.

Conditions: To apply for the grant a filmmaker must have completed principal photography and a rough cut at the time of application. For specific application requirements, please follow the link and refer to the application. The program funds filmmakers working in both short and long formats in all genres—narrative, documentary, educational, animated and experimental. The filmmaker need not be a woman and can be located anywhere in the world. However, student projects are not eligible to receive Film Finishing Funds.

Read more at www.wif.org


Cinereach film Grant
Each year Cinereach grants over $500,000 to well-crafted films that depict underrepresented perspectives, resonate across international boundaries, and spark dialogue.

Grants range from $5,000 - $50,000 and are awarded to films at any stage, including development, production, post-production, audience building and distribution.

There are two letter of inquiry deadlines per year (Summer and Winter), after which a selection of applicants are invited to submit full proposals. The Cinereach grants committee meets twice a year to review the proposals. Each cycle, between five and 15 projects are selected to receive support.

Cinereach offers grant awards to film projects using the power of film to:

• Provide insight and stimulate dialogue that leads to positive change
• Challenge prejudice and work towards universal human rights
• Empower individuals and communities to work toward global unity

Read more: Cinereach Film Grant http://www.filmproposals.com/cinereach-film-grant.html#ixzz1RVSLGGsV

Cinereach Grants c/o Cinereach
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Kenya Media Programme
The purpose of the programme is to strengthen the existing media landscape in Kenya. The overall objective is to contribute to a responsible, accountable and transparent governance environment and therefore a more stable Kenya.

Areas of Focus

• Quality Journalism for good governance and democracy
• Development of Local Content
• Media Accountability

Grants

• Small rapid release grants
• Long term grants

For more information contact:-
Kenya Media Programme
HIVOS, ACS Plaza, Lenana Road, Tel: 020-3861372
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