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Roy W. Dean Fall Grant
Independent filmmakers worldwide can win $3,500 in cash plus tens of thousands in industry discounts and services.
Est. Value
$3.5K
Deadline
September 30, 2026
Provider
From the Heart Productions
Type
Grant
Program Overview
The Roy W. Dean Grant has backed independent filmmakers for more than 35 years, and the fall cycle winner receives $3,500 in cash plus a large package of discounts and services from film industry partners covering editing, sound, color, and more.
It remains one of the most established independent film grants in the country, open to documentaries, shorts, features, and web series under a $500,000 budget.
Eligibility & Requirements
Open to filmmakers from any country.
- Independent films, including documentaries, shorts, features, or web series, with a budget under $500,000 that are unique and contribute something to society.
- Application fee of $48.
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