Resources Sharing

Deadlines: September 30 and March 30

Definition of Grants:

* The Global Film Initiative awards up to eight (8) grants per funding cycle.
* Each grant will be in the amount of USD 10,000 with a pre–sale option for an additional sum.
* Grants are awarded to assist filmmakers with the production and post–production of their film.
Pre-Sale Option (grant amount + additional sum):

* Each applicant may request to be considered for a pre-sale option for U.S. distribution.
* Recipients who elect the pre–sale option will be expected to sign a distribution contract with the Initiative for all U.S. distribution rights and will be included in the Initiative’s U.S. distribution program in the year following the film's completion.

Requirements:
The Global Film Initiative will accept grant applications for films:

* Produced exclusively in a developing world country and created by filmmakers from that country. We accept submissions from countries in the following regions: Latin America, The Caribbean, Africa, The Middle East, Asia (excluding Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan), and Oceania (excluding Australia and New Zealand).
* That are feature–length (above 65 min), narratives that take place exclusively in the developing world. Documentary and short film submissions will not be accepted.
* In pre–production, production or post–production.
* That have substantial production funding in place.
* That contribute to the development of the local film industry by using local key production staff and using local facilities whenever possible.
* Finished in 16mm, 35mm, DigiBeta, or Beta.

Materials to be submitted with Application:
Two (2) copies of the following materials must be included.

1. The completed application form
2. Synopsis (no more than one page)
3. Biographies of key production personnel
4. Director’s Statement (A brief paragraph about the director’s motivation for creating the film)
5. A finished screenplay
6. A production budget including sources of production financing and amounts committed. Note: Funding sources must be in place to carry film through substantial amount of production.
7. Copies of agreements with production financiers to ensure that the film can complete substantial production within submitted budget
8. Production schedule
9. Previous films of filmmaker(s) on VHS cassette(s)
10. Rushes/Dailies, selected scenes or rough cut (when available)
Note: Please no more than 2 tapes of rushes/dailies.

Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Applications and supporting materials must be completed in English.
Submission materials will not be returned to applicant.

Selection Process:
We have two funding cycles per year.

All grant amounts are at the sole discretion of The Global Film Initiative.
Applications can be rejected at the sole discretion of The Global Film Initiative.

Note: The Global Film Initiative does not fund documentaries or short films.

Send applications and supporting materials to:
The Global Film Initiative
444 De Haro Street, #124
San Francisco, CA 94107
USA

Please direct any questions to info@globalfilm.org or fax written inquiries to 415.934.9500 (no phone calls please).

There are two submission deadlines a year, no extensions will be granted — late applications will have to wait for the following submission deadline.

Note: Projects may be judged prior to the first day of shooting but grant awards can only be claimed with the delivery of rushes within the funding period dates.

Get Da Huang Pictures DVD here!