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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.

Roy W. Dean Grant for Spring 2024

The Roy W. Dean Grant for filmmakers is now accepting applications for its Spring Grant. Awarded to a unique film that makes a contribution to society, the winner will receive $3,500 cash and thousands more in film services to help them complete their project.  Deadline for submissions is March 31st, 2024.

Now entering its fourth decade, the Roy W. Dean Grants fund independent feature films, documentaries, web series, and short films with budgets of $500,000 or less that are unique and make a contribution to society that, without its help, might otherwise never get made. Winners of the Roy W. Dean Film Grants receive a cash award as well as goods and discounted services offered by film industry companies and professionals who care about getting good films produced.

Submission Deadline: March 31, 2024
Application: www.fromtheheartproductions.com/grant-application-form
Contact Information: [email protected], (805) 984-0098

Roy W. Dean Short Film Grant 

The Roy W. Dean Short Film Grant is now accepting applications for its Short Film Grant. Awarded to narrative fiction shorts, live action or animated films that are 40 minutes or less in length. The winner will receive $3,000 cash and thousands more in film services to help them complete their project. Deadline for submissions is April 29, 2024.

Submission Deadline: April 29, 2024
Application: www.fromtheheartproductions.com/grant-application-form
Contact Information: [email protected], (805) 984-0098
 

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