IFP HBO New True Stories Funding

The IFP/HBO New True Stories Funding Initiative supports multi-format non-fiction storytellers in the early stages of development of new work, or who are bringing new work from non-traditional formats, such as print, audio/podcast, and digital, to a visual format. Initial grants will most often be used for research, treatment and narrative development, securing access, initial shooting and the production of work samples, trailers, etc. A grant from the fund is usually the “first money in” from an outside source, though in some cases it could be a supplement to another initial small grant.

The Initiative supports a wide range of genres from emerging and experienced makers seeking to bring inspired non-fiction work visually, to life via short form, feature length and serialized content. Grants typically range from $10,000 - $30,000, depending on the scale and scope of the project.

Projects and submissions are considered on a rolling basis.

If you are interested in being considered for this Initiative, the first step is to complete a Letter of Inquiry in its entirety.

More Info: https://www.ifp.org/about/hbo-true-story-development-fund/

The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) fosters the development, production and promotion of thousands of international projects in film, media and beyond. Funding for this grant is sponsored by HBO Documentary Films.

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Film Grant Deadlines Rolling/Various Application Deadlines

• Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Film Festival Grants
• Film Independent Filmmaker Grants and Awards
• Independent Production Fund Canadian Film Grant
• IFP/HBO New True Stories Funding Initiative
• Independent Television Service (ITVS) Film Grant, TV and Documentary Funding
• Miller Packan Documentary Film Fund
• New York Foundation for the Arts Film Grant
• New York State Council of Arts Film Grants
• Rooftop Films Filmmaker Grants NYC
• Roy Dean Film Grant Awarded by From the Heart Productions
• San Francisco Film Society Film Grant
• Screencraft Film Grant (Jan/March/June)
• Sundance Film Grants
• Women In Film | Film Finishing Fund Grant (WIFF FFF)

Film Grant Deadlines Spring

• Austin Film Society Film Grants
• Filmmakers Without Borders Filmmaking Grants (June 1)
• Shore Scripts Short Film Fund (May)
• Women In Film | Film Finishing Fund Grant (WIFF FFF) (May/June/July)

Film Grant Deadlines Summer

• Filmmakers Without Borders Filmmaking Grants (Aug 1)

Film Grant Deadlines Fall

• Frameline LGBTQ+ Film Grant Completion Fund (Oct)
• Intercept, ScreeningRoom and the Double Exposure Short Investigative Film Grant (Oct-Jan)
• NYC Womens Fund for Media, Music and Theatre (Oct)

Film Grant Deadlines Winter

• Filmmakers Without Borders Filmmaking Grants (Jan 1)
• JDC Archives Documentary Film Grant (Feb)
• Creative Capital Film Video Grant (Feb)