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Bell Fund - New Media
Next Deadline - Oct 1st, 2010 The Bell Fund has invested in the production of new media projects associated with television productions since 1997. Bell ExpressVu makes annual contributions of over $8 million to this Fund. In addition, the investments generated by a $10 million endowment resulting from the BCE/CTV Benefits provides the funding to support the development of digital interactive projects. DocMovies tip - The fund sponsors two third English content and the rest for French content. Cross Media content in the development program granted %75 of production up to $50,000. Canada is a leading country in new media public funding.
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Berlinale - International Film Festival Berlin
Event start date:08/26/2010 In co-operation with the German Federal Cultural Foundation (Kulturstiftung des Bundes) the Berlin International Film Festival has set up the World Cinema Fund (WCF) to support filmmakers from transition countries. Until 2007, the geographical focus has been on Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia. In February 2007, the WCF announced an expansion of the focus regions: since summer 2007, film projects from South East Asia and the Caucasus are also eligible for support from the WCF.
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Cinecearch
Winter Grant Cycle Letter of Inquiry Deadline: December 1, 2010 Full Proposal Deadline: February 8, 2011 Grant Awards Announced: March 22, 201 Cinereach supports feature-length nonfiction and fiction films that possess an independent spirit, depict underrepresented perspectives, and resonate across international boundaries. We favor story over message, character over agenda, complexity over duality. Grants range from $5,000 – $50,000 and are awarded to feature-length films at any stage, including development, production and post-production. 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.
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EIDF Documentary Fund (EDF)
Deadline - Sep 22, 2010 The EBS International Documentary Festival (EIDF) and Broadcasting content Promotion Foundation have collaborated in order to reinforce the works of documentaries in development. The winner will have the financial support of KRW 30,000,000 for the final production.
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EURIMAGES
Eurimages is the Council of Europe fund for the co-production, distribution and exhibition of European cinematographic works. Set up in 1988 as a Partial Agreement it currently has 34 Member States. Eurimages aims to promote the European film industry by encouraging the production and distribution of films and fostering co-operation between professionals.
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i2i Audiovisual
Event start date:11/01/2010 MEDIA, is the support programme for the European audiovisual industry, it continues to support the development and distribution of thousands of films as well as training activities. From 2001-2006, more than half a billion euros were injected into 8.000 projects from over 30 countries.
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ITVS International Call
Application deadline - December 10, 2010 All materials must be received at the ITVS office 5:00 PM PST on Friday, December 10, 2010. This is not a postmark deadline. We strongly recommend that applicants use a courier service so they can track their packages. All proposals must be accompanied by a sample of the applicant's previously completed work and a work-in-progress video of the proposed program. Please follow the instructions carefully. Review our glossary at right for helpful definitions of terms you should know before applying.
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Pitiching Forum - DocsBarcelona
Submissions are now open: from September 1st to December 2nd 2010 12.00 p.m. DocsBarcelona Pitching Forum will be celebrated February 3rd and 4th 2011 in Barcelona.
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The Fledgling Fund
Last Deadline - Oct, 2010 The Fledgling Fund seeks to improve the lives of vulnerable individuals, families, and communities by supporting innovative media projects that target entrenched social problems. With approximately $1.5 million in funding disbursed annually, the fund is interested in making strategic grants and investments that help fledgling projects take flight. Last deadline - October
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The Good Pitch UK
Event start date:06/09-2010 The Good Pitch, the climactic event of IFP's Independent Film Week of panels and screenings in New York City. The Good Pitch is an opportunity for filmmakers to get financing, advice and make vital connections to a mass of reps from NGO's, distributors and financiers.
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Tribeca Sloan Filmmaker Fund
Opens Oct 30, 2010 Deadline is January 11, 2011 The TFI Sloan Filmmaker Fund will provide up to $140,000 in support of innovative and compelling filmmaking that explores scientific, mathematical, and technological themes and storylines, or a leading character who is a scientist, engineer, innovator or mathematician in fresh ways. They are seeking exceptional narrative work of all genres (except science fiction or fantasy) with scientifically accurate themes or characters. Selected projects from eligible directors, screenwriters and producers will be highlighted at the Tribeca Film Festival in May 2010. In addition to funding, grantees will receive professional guidance and industry exposure as needed.
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Visions Sud Est
TWO DEADLINES - OCTOBER, MAY Production support - €13,000 Unfinished production - €9,500 A swiss foundation supporting feature documentaries (no less than 70 min) from developing countries. The foundation is interested in developing countries subject matters, that have an education value.
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World Cinema Fund - Distribution
n co-operation with the German Federal Cultural Foundation (Kulturstiftung des Bundes) the Berlin International Film Festival has set up the World Cinema Fund (WCF) to support filmmakers from transition countries. Until 2007, the geographical focus has been on Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia. In February 2007, the WCF announced an expansion of the focus regions: since summer 2007, film projects from South East Asia and the Caucasus are also eligible for support from the WCF
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