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SOFO Cinema Grant Application

Thank you for your interest in applying for the SOWAL Foundation (SOFO) Filmmaker Grant. We are excited to support filmmakers in bringing their passion projects to life. Please carefully read and complete the following application to be considered for a $2500 grant.

 

Deadline for current enrollment : Friday, December 13 2024

Grant Recipient announced: January 2025 SOFO Cinema ​

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GRANT DETAILS

Amount: $2500 to be distributed each quarter to one filmmaker per quarter

Purpose: To produce local filmmakers' passion projects

Project Completion: Must be completed and ready to screen within 90 days of grant issuance

Funds Disbursement: Awarded funds will be distributed upon project completion at the next upcoming SOFO Cinema screening event

Applicant Info

Film Info

Is the filming completed?

Production & Budget

How much of grant funds are budgeted for Pre-Production?
How much of grant funds are budgeted for Production?
How much of grant funds are budgeted for Post-Production?
Have you received other grant money for this project?

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed by SOFO Board Members.

Selected applicants will be contacted for a follow-up interview if needed.

Grant recipient will be announced at January, April, July, and October SOFO Cinema events.

Terms and Conditions

Grant recipients must credit the SOWAL Foundation (SOFO), with our approved SOFO logos, in the project’s credits and any promotional materials.

Recipients are required to attend the screening event and present their completed project.

Any changes to the project timeline or budget must be communicated and approved by SOFO.

Thanks for submitting!
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