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Getting Film Funding for Your Project

The mission of From the Heart Productions Inc, a 501(c)3 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 Grants, our Fiscal Sponsorship Program, and the Intentional Filmmaking Class.

Since 1993, we’ve assisted hundreds of documentary, feature, short films, and web series in raising over $30,000,000 for their projects.

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 very honored and proud to have been awarded this Badge by GreatNonProfits.org for being a Top-Rated Non-Profit for the ninth year!

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.

“In terms of inspiring young filmmakers, the first thing I’d do is send them to From the Heart Productions. Because it really does give them a belief system, a confidence, no matter where they live.”

Karen Day – Roy W. Dean Grant Winner for “The Girl From God’s Country”

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Learn About Our New Fundraising Platform “Allyra” *
(*Please Note: Fiscal Sponsorship for your project is required to use the Funding Platform)

We’ve partnered with Allyra (formerly WeDidIt) to bring our filmmakers a platform with features that go beyond basics you find on other crowdfunding platforms. These features include Peer-to-Peer Fundraising, Simple Ticketing and Events, Text-to-Donate, and more.

Considering Fiscal Sponsorship? Get a FREE Consultation!

Take advantage of a free 15 minute consultation that will answer your questions as well as explain the benefits of fiscal sponsorship and the advantages of working with a top rated non-profit like From the Heart Productions.

Choose service: Discuss Fiscal Sponsorship when booking

You can also call us to discuss at 805-984-0098

How We Can Help You

Fiscal Sponsorship – As a 501(c)3 non-profit, we can offer donors tax deductible donations.
Roy W. Dean Grant – Offered 4 times each year, the grant has awarded over $2,000,000 in film services, goods, and cash to filmmakers just starting their projects.
Education – We have podcasts about the film industry to benefit you on new ways to fund your film, interviews with film makers who have completed films and crowd funding and funding parties and other ways to find your film.
Video Education – Look under the blog tab for “Everything you want to know about film funding” We have education for you on creating your trailer, having a funding party, crowdfunding your film and selling your film to streamers.
Intentional Filmmaking Class – Learn how to get your film funded and how to reach your potential as an artist.
Personal Consultation – Carole Dean, president of From The Heart, authored “The Art of Film Funding” will work with you one-on-one.
Crowdfunding – We’ve helped filmmakers raise over $4 million via crowdfunding. Our fiscally sponsored filmmakers can raise money on our own platform where donors are given opportunity to cover platform and credit card fees. Over 70% of all donors contribute to help pay filmmakers fees. You can work with us on Seed&Spark, Indiegogo, Generosity, Kickstarter, and more.

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How You Can Help Us Help Filmmakers

If you’d like to aid us in our work supporting, funding, and educating great filmmakers, please consider a tax deductible donation. Or contact us if you’d like to volunteer your time and expertise.

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George Max *****

If you are a Screenwriter, Film or Documentary this is the one place that offers help through Grant's and programs. If you want to learn about Film Grants and much more, we would tell you to contact Carole Dean as she does have fantastic info on everything Film and Movie.

Jim Harrison *****

Fiscal film grants, Documentary film grants and film funding in made possible by great non profits like From the Heart Productions Inc. We really admire Carole Dean. She is such a classy, stylish and sophisticated lady. Carole Dean has honored her family and the entire movie industry by dedicating a big part of her life to 26 years of the Roy W. Dean Film Grant. From the Heart is a nonprofit foundation that seeks films that are unique and make a contribution to society. She offers so many avenues to the Film and Movie industry by opening doors through contacts, grants and a life time of experience in the industry. She host a pod cast and radio talk show and gives classes to startup Film, documentary and full feature Screenwriters, Actors, Directors, Producers and basic funding through grants to inexperienced and experienced film makers. Enough can not be said about her efforts in helping artist create documentary, feature, short films, and web series shows. Carole Dean is a true 5 Star Diamond.

Vennie Guerrera *****

Documentary film grants come from From the Heart Productions. This dedicated film grant foundation has spent many years teaching young film students the art of film funding, grant money and so much more. No one can say enough about such a dedicated person like Carole Dean.

Luis Remesar *****

As filmmakers, working with From The Heart Productions has been a real godsend. They've been hands-on in helping us see our feature-length documentary to fruition, providing important production resources, grant opportunities and fundraising mentorship. Carole Dean, the Founder and CEO of From The Heart Productions is a one-of-a-kind champion of filmmakers. Her wisdom, experience and generosity of spirit has been a gift for our production team to collaborate with. Luis Remesar & Beth Dolan Director/Producer of "Stranger At Home"

Bre Pryse *****

I've known Carole Dean and From The Heart for over 10 years. Carol works tirelessly for her filmmakers. She is an extraordinary woman with experience in the film industry in many different areas. In addition to providing fiscal sponsorship, she also teaches classes, provides a grant and consults on projects and writes. From The Heart Productions should be the first choice when looking for fiscal sponsorship and film guidance.

Margarita Sweet *****

An over 10 year relationship of wonderful films and some amazing filmmakers. The attention and dedication that's put into the grants process is considerable for a small organization. From The Heart always puts the filmmaker first

Basil M *****

From the heart productions is a truly unique heartfelt non profit organization that cares and nourishes the art of filmmaking.

Core Issue Productions *****

Carole Dean has been a mentor, advisor, and all-around cheerleader for my film "The Weight of Honor"! We could not have done our documentary without From The Heart and the Roy W. Dean Grant!

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