Funding Opportunities

The New Hampshire Film Bureau provides these notices for informational purposes only. The listings do not constitute or imply an endorsement or recommendation by the Film Bureau or the State of New Hampshire. Please direct any inquiries about these opportunities to the contacts provided.
 

Spring 2025 Roy W. Dean Grant

From the Heart Productions is excited to announce that the Roy W. Dean Grant for Spring 2025 is now open for submissions!  Now in its fourth decade, this prestigious grant has provided funding and production services to independent filmmakers creating unique films that make a positive contribution to society.

Who Should Apply?

 The grant is open to filmmakers working on documentaries, narrative features, short films, and web series. Projects should be budgeted at $500,000 or less. Grant is open to filmmakers at any level of experience including students.

What the Grant Offers:

 Winner of the Roy W. Dean Grant for Spring will receive $3,500 in cash and thousands more in donated film products and services including 40% deduction on color, editing, and sound & all production services from ProMedia NYC, $500 in grip, lighting or expendables from Filmtools, 30% discount in equipment rental from AbelCine Tech, Inc. NYC, $1,600 value / sound mix session from Silver Sound, and more from many heartfelt donors.

 Submission Deadline: March 31, 2025
Application: Grant Application Form
Contact Information: [email protected], or call (805) 984-0098

GIFF Screenplay Submission

Coming This Winter: GIFF 2025 Call for Film, Student Film & Screenplay Submissions. 

The Glendale International Film Festival is a platform for filmmakers in all stages of their careers and welcomes film, student film, and screenplay submissions from all over the world.

GIFF, which has been ranked in the Top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals in the World on FilmFreeway, will take place in the autumn of 2025. The six-day festival features in-competition and out-of-competition screenings, Q&As, and panel discussions; a film, screenplay, and student competition and awards ceremony; and networking opportunities with fellow industry professionals.

Submission Deadline: May 2, 2025
Application: www.FilmFreeway.com/Glendale International Film Festival
Contact Information: [email protected], or call (818) 243-2611

Moving Image Fund

The Moving Image Fund was founded in 2001 to provide funding and support for New England-based independent documentary film makers and video artists through all phases of production. The fund also provides career development support for filmmakers to help build a sustainable and strong community for independent artists in New England.

Eligibility:

• Projects must be long format; 40 minutes or longer
• Primary creative personnel (director and/or producer) must reside in New England
• Projects with directors or producers enrolled in high school, undergraduate or master’s degree programs at the time of application are ineligible for consideration
• Multi-channel or installation work will not be considered
• LEF no longer requires you to have a confirmed fiscal sponsor at the time that you submit a letter of inquiry or application
• For prior grantees, a final report on previous LEF grant funding is required

Submission Deadline: Rolling
Contact Information: [email protected] or call (617) 492-5333