Funder FAQ

National Center for Outreach

marla — Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 -0600

Public television stations have always been dedicated to airing programs that help their communities. But after the programs have aired, how can inspired community members actually take up the cause?

Deutsch/Open City Films:

marla — Mon, 01 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0600

Since founding Open City Films in 1994, producers Joana Vicente and Jason Kliot have earned a reputation for making unique and popular films that would probably not have received financing elsewhere.

Paul Robeson Fund for Independent Media

marla — Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0600

What is the Paul Robeson Fund for Independent Media?

It is a fund that gives grants to video, film, and radio programs.

How long has it been in existence?

Funder FAQ: Sundance Institute Documentary Program

vanessa — Mon, 01 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0600

What is the Sundance Institute Documentary Fund?
It’s a fund to support documentaries in the US and internationally that deal with contemporary human rights issues, social justice, civil liberties, and freedom of expression. It used to be the Soros Documentary Fund.

How long has the fund been with Sundance?
It’s been here for two years.

Sundance Institute Documentary Program

marla — Mon, 01 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0600

Funder FAQ The Standby Program

vanessa — Sat, 01 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0600

What is Standby?
It’s a nonprofit media arts service organization that has been in existence since 1983. We provide post-production services to artists and nonprofits, provide technical consultation, and do publications to serve the media arts field.

Why did Standby start?

Playing Niche

marla — Sat, 01 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0600

Securing funds as an independent producer is often the most difficult and crucial aspect of successfully completing your vision. Money from the government, non-profits, corporations, private foundations, and individuals is out there for film and video projects. But most funding sources have a particular interest and seek projects closely aligned with that interest.

The Standby Program

khards — Sat, 01 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0600

What is Standby?
It’s a nonprofit media arts service organization that has been in existence since 1983. We provide postproduction services to artists and nonprofits, provide technical consultation, and do publications to serve the media arts field.

Why did Standby start?

Funder FAQ: GreeneStreet Films

vanessa — Mon, 01 Sep 2003 00:00:00 -0500

What is GreeneStreet Films?
GreeneStreet Films is a production and finance company. We mostly concentrate on films, but we do a little television as well.

When did GreeneStreet Films start?

GreeneStreet Films

marla — Tue, 01 Jul 2003 00:00:00 -0500

What is GreeneStreet Films?
GreeneStreet Films is a production and finance company. We mostly concentrate on films, but we do a little television as well.

When did GreeneStreet Films start?