Film Funding

By Maddy Kadish

In a downward economy, grant funding for Massachusetts filmmakers still exist. Dan Blask of the Massachusetts Cultural Council offers some advice.

By Carly Pifer

Two area filmmakers reveal that the closets of your actors and friends combined with recycled wear from cheap vintage shops can satisfy your costume needs -- even on the tightest budget!

By April Gardner

April Gardner reports on six of the the latest online tactics local filmmakers are using to attract money and audiences to their indie projects.

By Kerry O’Donnell

Brian Pickard of Penobscot Films in Vermont has invented an innovative method of fundraising for his film Slayers: pay and have a say.

By Lynn Tryba

A wealth of tips on how to raise funds for your film from a recent workshop with industry consultant Morrie Warshawski.

By Jared M. Gordon

The LEF Foundation describes its shift to funding only documentaries and past grant recipients offer their perspectives on the change.

By David Pierotti

Rhode Island threatens to cap film production
tax credits.  Questions about the benefits arise in MA and CT.

By Garret C. Maynard In part II of a two-part series, Garret C. Maynard offers tips for making your film in partnership with a corporate expatriate who has also helped finance it.

By Garret C. Maynard In part I of a II-part series, filmmaker and teacher Garret C. Maynard offers tips for finding funding in the most unusual place -- the cubes of corporate America.

By Randy Steinberg National Boston provides New England an array of post-production services with special rates for independent filmmakers.

By Emily Lysaght Proposed tax incentives aim to fix Rhode Island as one of the most competitive locations for film and television productions.

By Marvin MaximusAuthor LeTicia Lee shares her advice and her rolodex in her new book The Filmmaker's Guide to Film Financing (There's an Angel in Your Corner).

By Randy Steinberg Harvey Avidon from Boston Screen Partners talks about his new finance company that helps investors profit from independent film.

By Sarah KatzMaine Film and Video Association presents a forum on "Financing for Film and Video Production Business Ventures" and offers filmmakers some essential advice.

By Sara Faith Alterman Hey big spender, you want to get your film made? Stop digging underneath your couch cushions and think about writing some grants. Hey, chin up; it's easier than you think.

By Andrea Maxwell This segment of the NewEnglandFilm.com funding series profiles the Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities who offers media grants to help filmmakers help humanity.

By Robert Woo The Maine Arts Commission offers grants for artists including filmmakers and screenwriters.

By Melanie Turpin The Massachusetts Cultural Council adapts to state budget cuts and prepares for the uncertain fiscal year ahead.

By Randy Steinberg Somewhere between Hollywood and the typical grant organizations lies a new concept that helps filmmakers to realize their visions -- Creative Capital.

By Michael Field The Guggenheim Foundation offers large Fellowship grants for professional filmmakers, along with other artists, scientists, mathematicians and chemists.

By Simon Rucker The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation offers a rare source of large funding for filmmakers -- but there are some requirements to bear in mind.

By Eric Aron Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) offers funding for Rhode Island filmmakers and the arts.

By Emily Jansen As a downward-sloping economy and recent budget cuts have made filmmakers increasingly anxious about film funding, NewEnglandFilm.com consults financing expert Morrie Warshawski for some advice in tough times.

By Ann JackmanFilmmakers and artists can find a supportive network and an important source of funds through the Vermont Arts Council.

By Susanna Baird The Fund for Women Artists fights for an increased female presence in a male-dominated industry.

By Amanda AxelsonAwarding grants up to $5,000, the Connecticut Commission for the Arts offers a unique funding opportunity for local filmmakers.

By Stephanie Scott One of the major funders of independent media today, the Independent Television Service offers advice on how to earn one of their coveted grants.

By Devon Damonte Lyda Kuth, Director of LEF Foundation New England, talks about a new source of funding for local filmmakers -- the Moving Image Fund Initiative.

By Amy Souza Looking to finance a film? Then submit an application to the most exclusive film financing conference in the states and land yourself a spot at IFFCON 2001.

By Gina Harris A look at the history and the future of the Boston organization, the Filmmakers Collaborative.