2014 Indie Grants for Short Films

2014 INDIE GRANTS FOR SHORT FILMS

Since 2010, the SOUTH CAROLINA FILM COMMISSION and TRIDENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE have funded and produced twenty short films through their INDIE GRANTS program. Honored by the likes of Sundance Film Festival, Palm Springs Film Festival, FantasticFest, LA Film Festival and DragonCon. NOW WE'RE DOING IT AGAIN, FUNDING UP TO $15,000 FOR SOUTH CAROLINA SHORT FILMS! THIS YEAR, THE APPLICATION PROCESS IS ALL ABOUT THE SCRIPT! Applicants only need to submit a short-film screenplay (or treatment for documentary), with the specifications defined in the required application. If your project is selected for funding, INDIE GRANTS staff will work with you in selecting a Producer and Director to work on it. OF COURSE, IF YOU HAVE A SCRIPT WITH A TEAM IN PLACE (e.g., DIRECTOR and PRODUCER) YOU'RE JUST AS ELIGIBLE! The funding application includes instructions on how to include that optional information, and all that work you've already done developing your project will absolutely come into play in the selection process. DOWNLOAD THE 2014 INDIE GRANTS APPLICATION HERE. But what if you're a Director or Producer raring to go on one of these projects and just haven't found the right material yet? Well, you're another very valuable component to this program, and we want to hear from you too. Fill out the COLLABORATOR'S FORM, and you will join a pool of Producer, Director and other position candidates for the projects. Any writers selected for funding without those positions attached will select from that pool. All of these elements will work together to give as many South Carolina filmmakers as possible opportunities to participate in the program. And to make great South Carolina short films to show off to the world. APPLICATIONS DUE JUNE 6, 2014. To apply, simply download the application form above and follow the instructions. Need more info? Email brad@indiegrants.org or sarah@indiegrants.org. And check out a brief video on the program here. Please visit www.indiegrants.org for more information and FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. Please read the application, the FAQs, and all other materials thoroughly and completely, as some requirements and other elements of the program have changed.

Indie Grants Program deadline set for May 31st

The South Carolina Film Commission and Trident Technical College announced today the opening of the fourth year of their Indie Grants program, funding South Carolina short films to create training opportunities for South Carolina media professionals and students.

Part of the South Carolina Film Production Fund, the program awards grants of up to $12,500 to small production projects based on training potential, story, merit and their prospective contributions to the cultural and historical fabric of South Carolina. The program is accepting applications for funding until May 31 at www.indiegrants.org.

Over its three years, the program has resulted in a high-quality, intriguing collection of short films, and has had numerous festival selections and awards, such as the 2012 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award and others.

There will be a series of informational meetings throughout the state during the application period where the public can ask questions about the program and its application process. For more information on Indie Grants and its other training programs, visit www.indiegrants.org.