Documentary Film Funding

Idea Analyst and Associates (IAA) helps filmmakers apply for fiscal sponsorship and to identify an appropriate fiscal sponsor. Fiscal sponsorship is provided by various non profit organizations. The fiscal sponsor is a 501 c3 organization. Once a film project is approved for fiscal sponsorship they are eligible to apply for funding that they otherwise would not have been able to receive. Fiscal sponsorship allows the filmmaker to receive funding that is available to 501c3 organizations. This process also allows individuals to make contributions to the film project and receive a tax deduction. The filmmaker becomes eligible to apply for grant funding that otherwise would only available to 501c3 organizations. Organizations providing fiscal sponsorship to the film projects they approve many times also provide resources to the filmmaker that are useful.

Once a successful application for fiscal sponsorship is approved, the filmmaker may begin the process of applying for grants. Idea Analyst and Associates has identified many grant funding organizations that offer grants for film projects. We can help you apply for the grants (prepare the grant proposals) and will maintain contact and follow up with the organizations contacted for funding.

Please contact uis for additional information on our Documentary Film Funding services.