INTERNSHIP & EXTERNAL SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES
Grant Opportunities & Scholarships
Roy W. Dean Grant: Help to Get Films Started or Finished
The countdown is on to apply for the Roy W. Dean Grant for Fall which offers financial assistance as well as production services to emerging and established indie filmmakers. The grant seeks films that are unique, with compelling stories that make a contribution to society. Applications must be received by 11:59 PM on Oct 31st, 2023.
The winner will receive a cash prize of $3,000 and thousands more in donated services and film products to assist in production, post-production, marketing, or distribution of their project. The grant, sponsored by top rated 501(c)3 non-profit From the Heart Productions, is open to documentaries, narrative features, short films, and web series. Students are welcome to apply.
Included among the services and products the winner will receive are $15,000 in theme music for their project from award winning composer David Raiklen, $6,000 in animation from Emmy winner Charlie Canfield, $700 one week DSLR camera package rental from Birns & Sawyer, $750 in Grant Writing Services from Karen Everett of New Doc Editing, $600.00 for closed captioning by Cineprosmedia, and much more from many heartfelt donors.
More information on the Roy W. Dean Grants
For any questions, please email [email protected] or call 805-984-0098.
Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant
For Students Only: Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant
Still accepting applications is the inaugural Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant. Exclusively for student filmmakers, the winner of the grant will receive $3,000 as well as donated services and goods from companies and individuals in the film industry.
Films must be unique and make a contribution to society. Films can be short or feature length narratives or documentaries, but must be budgeted at $50,000 or less. Student Filmmakers from any country are welcome to apply.
Deadline for submitting projects to the Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant is November 30th 2023.
Every Filmmaker Gets Help for Their Project by Just Applying
A very unique feature of every grant offered by From the Heart Productions is that each applicant is offered a 15-minute consultation on their project. Submitting filmmakers can get advice on how to find funding, build up a database of donors or investors, market their film, and more.
Trilith Institute Creative Excellence Fellowship Grant
The Trilith Institute Creative Excellence Fellowship Grant (TICEFG) allows university-level students (both undergraduate and graduate) to apply for a wide range of support from the Trilith Institute.
The Laura Bassi Scholarship
The Laura Bassi Scholarship was established in 2018 with the aim of providing editorial assistance to postgraduates and junior academics whose research focuses on neglected topics of study, broadly construed. The scholarships are open to every discipline and the next round of funding will be awarded in Winter 2023:
Winter 2023
Application deadline: 30 November 2023
Results: 11 December 2023
All currently enrolled master’s and doctoral candidates are eligible to apply, as are academics in the first five years of full-time employment. Applicants are required to submit a completed application form along with their CV through the application portal by the relevant deadline.
Exhibition Opportunity with GA Power Gallery
We are excited to launch an exciting new initiative led by the Community and Economic Development group at Georgia Power.
Media Industries Career Opportunities
List of Media Industry Contacts
Xcel Talent Agency
Supervisor Name: Becca Pizzini
Supervisor E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 404-514-4258
Decatur Arts Alliance
Supervisor Name: Angie Macon
Supervisor E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 404-371-9583
BBDO Atlanta
Supervisor Name: Maria Ulrich
Supervisor E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 404-841-1659
Forsyth Academy of Performing Arts
Supervisor Name: Leigh Anne Cannday
Supervisor E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 678-468-1731
ECG Productions
Supervisor Name: Jason Marraccini, President
Supervisor E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 855-787-4487
Atlanta Film Society
Supervisor Name: Ceci Leon
Supervisor E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 404-352-4225
Atlanta Workshop Players
Supervisor Name: Lynn Stallings
Supervisor E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 770-998-8111
PureFlare
Supervisor Name: Sam Larkai
Supervisor E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 347-675-2375
ATLA Entertainment Studios
Supervisor Name: Sakinah Lestage
Supervisor E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 404-343-6347
People Store
Supervisor Name: Lina Ramirez Mills
Supervisor E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 404-874-6448
Tago International Center
Supervisor Name: Noreen L. Cochrn
Supervisor E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 678-768-3717
Georgia State Football Stadium
Supervisor Name: Matthew Axelrod
Supervisor E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 404-353-1200
Whooradio-WhooLive
Supervisor Name: Sean Best
Supervisor E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 866-241-2313
Impact Theatre
Supervisor Name: Brenda Porter
Supervisor E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 404-281-5790
Genesis Atlanta
Supervisor Name: Valeria Reddick
Supervisor E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 404-988-8948
Quaint Revolt
Supervisor Name: Sasha-Gay Trusty
Supervisor Email: [email protected]
Phone: 404-694-9121
Atlanta Film Society
Supervisor Name: Krupa Kanaiya
Supervisor E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 404-352-4225
People Store Agency
Supervisor Name: Elizabeth Allen
Supervisor E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 404-874-6448
GA House of Representatives House Media Services Office
Supervisor Name: Justin Speck
Supervisor E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 404-656-0309
The Bell Agency
Supervisor Name: Shanon Bell
Supervisor E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 404-642-1080
House of Shoots
Supervisor Name: Wayne Stevens
Supervisor E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 929-359-3749
Atlanta Voice Over Studio
Supervisor Name: Heidi Rew
Supervisor E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 404-403-5674
Company: Kreative Koncepts
Supervisor Name: Terrence Williams
Supervisor E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 470-419-4300
Avant-Youth
Supervisor Name: Judith Kim
Supervisor E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 404-644-0830
YMG Recording Studio
Supervisor Name: Christian Hawkins
Supervisor E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 470-809-5231
Dead End Studios
Supervisor Name: Roderic V. Wright
Supervisor E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 404-446-6938
Crazy Legs Productions
Supervisor Name: Courtney Duncan
Supervisor E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 404-891-0199
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Contact Staff
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Jess Barish, Administrative Coordinator
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School of Film, Media & Theatre
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