The ArtsKC is requesting applications for its Teri Rogers Filmmakers Grants to support ambitious projects of risk, growth, and change for the filmmaker that also make a positive impact on the community.
Donor Name: ArtsKC
State: Missouri and Kansas
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/24/2023
Size of the Grant: $10,000
Details:
Teri Rogers Filmmakers grants are for early-career directors creating new film, video, and digital production work in the short film, narrative genre (non documentary).
Funding Information
- ArtsKC will award two grants of $10,000 will be awarded. One grant will be awarded to a self-identifying women and/or gender nonconforming filmmaker and one grant will be open to all genders. In addition to monetary funds, the grantee will receive a membership to Film Independent, a subscription to Movie Maker Magazine, and mentorship opportunities with professionals in the field.
- Projects that are still in early pre-production planning and that may not begin shooting for at least 24 months are encouraged not to apply until more work on the project has been completed.
Uses of funds
Funds must specifically be used for the process of production (filming) or post-production, including:
- Shooting
- Rights
- Location Fees
- Equipment
- Materials
- Travel
- Staffing (creative, technical or other)
- Editing
- Transfers
- Scoring/sound mix
- CGI/titling
- Special Effects
- Color Correction
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for funding in the Teri Rogers Filmmakers category:
- Be 18-years of age or older. This fund does not fund student films
- Project must be new film, video, and/or digital production work in the short-film narrative (non documentary) genre
- Applicants must assume the role of director with artistic/creative control. They must own the copyright of their production, and have artistic, budgetary and editorial control over their project
- Reside in the five-county Kansas City metropolitan area (Jackson, Clay, and Platte counties in Missouri; and Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas)
- Applications from adjacent counties will be considered if the project takes place within their service area, but the five-county area is the main priority
- Be in the early stage of film career
- Special consideration will be given to projects where Kansas City or the region serves as character or is highlighted as place
- Special consideration will be given to projects that prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Only one application per applicant will be considered.
For more information, visit ArtsKC.