From the Heart Productions

Our mission at From the Heart Productions Inc, a 501(c) non-profit, is to help indie filmmakers get film funding. We also help creative artists, musicians, authors and more. We do that through our Roy W. Dean Grant, our Fiscal Sponsorship Program, and the Intentional Filmmaking Class. Since 1993, we’ve assisted hundreds of documentary, feature, short films, and web series in getting funded. From the Heart Productions We believe that independent filmmakers, who devote most of their time to the creative process, need help when it comes to raising money. Our mission has been to help filmmakers get the film funding they need to get their film in front of the cameras and an audience. We’re proud to have been awarded this Badge by GreatNonProfits.org for being a 2019 Top-Rated Non-Profit! Our personal attention and experience can make the difference for you when you need film funding. We can give you advice on creating trailers, fine tuning your pitch, and creating a community around your film. Mission Statement From the Heart Productions is dedicated to helping independent filmmakers with unique films that make a contribution to society get their films funded. The films can be narrative films, documentaries, short films, and web series with compelling and powerful stories, told with passion. To help filmmakers, From the Heart Productions offers: Fiscal Sponsorship Program – Filmmakers can offer tax deductions to donors under this program. They can apply for grants that require working with a non-profit. Through our program, filmmakers have raised over $30 million for their projects. Our filmmakers get a free consultations on raising money for their film, bi-weekly Film Funding Guidance Classes, and a fundraising platform designed for fiscally sponsored projects. Roy W. Dean Grants – Awarded to unique films that make a contribution to society, there are 3 grants each year. Since 1992, the Roy W. Dean Grant has been a lifeline for many excellent films, that without it’s help, may never have been made. Each grant is worth around $30K in cash and donated production services Intentional Filmmaking Class – Twice each year, this innovative class is offered to filmmakers seeking to improve their fundraising. Each filmmaker is helped to create a 6 month funding plan for their film. Classes include personal consultations, guidance on improving their pitch and their proposals.