Applications open for Film Grant Program (US)

The Foundation is looking for short scripts, that when produced will transform communities and bring people together. They want to help launch new projects that are in the early development phase.

Phases

• Development: This is the stage where the idea or concept for the film is formed, often starting from an original idea, book, script, or pitch. The script is created and finalized, which serves as the blueprint for the film’s story, dialogue, and structure.
• Pre-Production: This is the planning stage before filming begins. It involves organizing all the necessary elements to ensure the production runs smoothly.
• Production: This is the stage where the actual filming of the movie takes place. It involves capturing all the scenes according to the script, with the director overseeing the process.
• Post-Production: This is the stage where the movie is edited and refined after filming is completed.
• Distribution: This is the final stage of movie production, where the finished film is made available to the public.

Funding Information

• Grant amount: up to $20,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• This grant is intended for short scripts or treatments for larger film projects.
• Their foundation wants to empower these filmmakers to utilize the power of film and share their inspirational, faith-infused stories, and to enrich their communities with more positive, hopeful content.

Application Requirements

• One short script, twenty pages or less, submitted as a PDF document. You may not submit a screenplay you did not write or do not have the sole rights to. If a grant applicant would like Robert Craig Films Foundation to consider multiple scripts, they must enter each script under separate submissions. The script, or screenplay, must be a completed screenplay upon submission.
• Must submit your background, “bio” and why you feel you should be awarded the grant. Please include why the faith-based film grant with Robert Craig Films Foundation fits your values. How have these values been embodied in your script, and/or how do the Mission, Vision, and Values of their foundation align with your work?
• Submit a sample of any prior work you may have done, whether it be a full-length feature film, a short film, trailer, commercial, documentary, music video, a high school project, or anything you produced that you are proud of. – Show your creativity.
• You must submit your anticipated budget, timeline for production, and the city and state you would like to film in.
• You must disclose any existing relationship(s) (including, but not limited to, familial relationships, friendships, business relationships, or any other relationships) that you have, or had, with the Robert Craig Films Foundation, and/or any board member, officer, or employee of the Robert Craig Films Foundation.

For more information, visit Robert Craig Films Foundation.