Start-Up And Impact Grants Programme From Movies That Matter | How To Apply
Start-Up And Impact Grants Programme From Movies That Matter
There is an ongoing start-up and impact grants programme from movies that matter and they are seeking applications from around the world. The Movies that matter is giving out grants to human rights film events in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. The grant specifically targets countries that have limited resources and freedom of the press. The projects can range from human rights film festivals, mobile cinema, as well as LGBT film festivals. It must be noted that Movies that matter do not support film production.
The Types Of Grants Supported By Start-Up And Impact Grants Programme From Movies That Matter
Movies that matter, through this grant support film events in their initial phase, and only the first and second edition can be supported by this start-up grant. The maximum amount of money for this start-up grant is 7,500 pounds. For the first time, Movies that matter pays up to 100% of the total project cost and 75% of total project cost for the second time.
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Impact Grant
This is actually for more established film festivals for improving and developing such festivals while at the same time increasing its impact. The maximum amount for this impact grant is 10,000 pounds per project. It must be noted that the impact grant can cover at most 50% of the total cost.
Eligibility Criteria For The Start-Up And Impact Grants Programme From Movies That Matter
- The film screening must contribute to discussions about the human rights in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle East, or Eastern Europe.
- Films that have a very high cinematic quality is valued very highly.
- Projects that target youths or a new audience are highly valued by Movies that matter.
- If you are applying for the impact grant, you must be able to explain how your project will contribute positively to new developments.
- Movies that matter highly values small and medium-scale projects that have a total budget that is below 50,000 pounds.
- The project for which the grant is meant for must be executed by a local organization that is connected with the target audience.
How To Apply For The Start-Up And Impact Grants Programme From Movies That Matter
All interested and qualified candidates are required to download an entry form which will be submitted through email as an attachment. You should visit www.moviesthatmatter.nl for more information about this application.
Application Deadline
15th April 2019
