[Reader-list] Grant for making Documentary

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Grants for Documentary Films

The MacArthur Foundation

Award: Up to $200,000

Deadline: December 2, 2011

Website: www.macfound.org/site/c.lkLXJ8MQKrH/b.943279/k.C2BD/General_Grantmaking__Media_Grantmaking_Guidelines.htm

The program seeks to fund documentary film projects that address the significant social challenges of our time or explore important but under-reported topics. Domestic and international topics are welcome; preference will be given to projects that align with one of MacArthur's grantmaking areas, (e.g. human rights, conservation, peace and security, affordable housing, juvenile justice). Support will be provided primarily for production and post-production activities (though some of the funds may be used for pre-production or outreach activities). Documentary stories that will be told both in film and a second medium are especially encouraged.

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Open Call for Documentary Film Proposals
The Media, Culture, and Special Initiatives program is accepting proposals for documentary film projects between November 1, 2011 to December 2, 2011.
The program seeks to fund documentary projects that address the significant social challenges of our time or explore important but under-reported topics. Domestic and international topics are welcome, and preference will be given to projects that align with one of MacArthur's grantmaking areas. Support will be provided primarily for production and post-production activities, and to experienced filmmakers based in the U.S. with a track record of completing feature-length films that have been broadcast nationally and internationally.
This is a highly selective process. In the last open call, the Foundation supported eight projects (out of nearly 400 proposals received).
Proposals must be submitted electronically via documentarygrants at macfound.org with "Documentary Grant Proposal: [YOUR ORG'S NAME]" in the subject line (e.g., Documentary Grant Proposal: Hopeful Films).
Proposals will not be accepted prior to November 1, 2011 or after 11:59pm CST on December 2, 2011.
The Foundation will not be responding to phone or email inquiries about the program or the process, so please read the criteria and guidelines (and the FAQ section) carefully and proceed using your best judgment.
Criteria
In selecting documentary films for support, the Foundation looks for the following:

Projects that address important, contemporary social topics – international or domestic
Projects that align with MacArthur's programmatic interests in the U.S. and International Grantmaking areas
Projects that follow an issue over time, providing in-depth reporting that goes beyond conventional news coverage
Projects that utilize compelling personal stories to engage viewers and create empathy
Projects that appeal to a broad audience because they are accessible, interesting, and balanced (treats different points of view respectfully)
Projects that have a strong likelihood of broadcast in the U.S. and elsewhere, and thoughtful plans for broad dissemination in educational, community, or policy settings


    
             
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