Sarah Jacobson Film Grant for Women Filmmakers

“The Sarah Jacobson Film Grant supports women “whose work embodies some of the things that Sarah stood for: a fierce DIY approach to filmmaking, a radical social critique, and a thoroughly underground sensibility.” This year we plan to give out grants of $2,000 each to support film projects in any stage of completion, from pre-production through distribution.

We are open to films of any length and genre, from documentary to experimental to narrative. We’re looking for projects that in some way embody Sarah’s spirit and represent the values that she articulated in her work—powerful representations of women, a do-it-yourself approach to filmmaking and life, and a passionate commitment to advancing equality without sacrificing fun. Check out some of our past winners’ projects by scrolling through the blog a bit.”

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Loreen Arbus Disability Awareness Completion Grant for Female Filmmakers

“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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Open Meadows Foundation offers after-completion grants

Open Meadows Foundation offers grants for films and videos that have been completed and focus on women and girls.

“Open Meadows Foundation is a grant-making organization for projects that are led by and benefit women and girls, particularly those from vulnerable communities. Open Meadows Foundation funds projects that do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual identity and expression, age or ability.

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Chicken & Egg Pictures Support Women Filmmakers

“Chicken & Egg Pictures is a hybrid film fund and non-profit production company dedicated to supporting women filmmakers who are as passionate about the craft of storytelling as they are about the social justice, environmental and human rights issues they’re embracing, translating and exploring on film.

We match strategically timed financial support with rigorous, respectful and dynamic mentorship, creative collaboration and community-building to nurture women filmmakers whose diverse voices represent a range of lived experience and realities that have the power to change the world as we know it.”

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Mary Kay looks for women to produce Domestic Violence Videos

“The Mary Kay® Inspiring Stories program hopes to inspire, educate, and create a conversation on the issue of Domestic Violence through the creation of three empowering documentaries.

Three all-female crews will each create, produce, and direct a documentary that will share inspiring stories of women – young and old – who have been affected by Domestic Violence. In the past 3 years, 80% of shelters report an increase in women seeking assistance for Domestic Violence. Creating these documentaries will allow participants to offer support and inspiration to women to help end the cycle of violence. The films will be viewed online and at a Premiere Event to spread a powerful message of hope and prevention.”

Female Eye Film Festival Open For Film and Script Entries

Film Entry information

All films MUST be directed by a woman. All genres accepted. Script Development Program is open to both men and women (screenwriter entry forms available ).

Awards are presented for Best Feature, Best of Show; Best Short, Best, Documentary, Best Animation, Best Experimental, Best Foreign Feature and Best Debut Filmmaker (all films are eligible for Best of Show). An Honorary Director Award is also presented annually.

EARLY DEADLINE: June 30th, 2011, $50.00 (postmarked)

REGULAR DEADLINE: Aug. 31st, 2011: $65.00 (postmarked)

EXTENDED DEADLINE: Oct. 31st, 2011: $75.00 (postmarked)

IN COMPETITION: $100.00 Final Deadline Oct. 31st, 2011

Script Entry Information

Script Reading Workshop & the Good to Go is comprised of two programs, The Script Reading Workshop and the Good To Go. The Script Reading Workshop is a competitive program whereby professional actors read select scenes from screenplay and/or teleplays followed by feedback from industry guests. Script Reading Awards are presented for “Best Screenplay”, “Industry Choice Award” & “Crowd Pleaser” (audience choice award)

Good To Go is a by invitation industry event for writers with feature screenplays, teleplays or MOW’s that isgood to go into production. Good To Go Awards are presented for “Best Low Budget Feature”, “Best Script” and “Best Fresh Voice”.

EARLY DEADLINE: June 30th, 2011, $50.00 (postmarked)

REGULAR DEADLINE: Aug. 31st, 2011: $65.00 (postmarked)

EXTENDED DEADLINE: Oct. 31st, 2011: $75.00 (postmarked)

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