Carole Dean Blog
May 7, 2026
Fiscal Sponsorship that Gets Results
Designed Just for Indie Filmmakers
The MOST IMPORTANT THING You Need to Fund Your Film. Period.
Fiscal Sponsorship incentivises donors by making their donation to your film Tax-Deductible.
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP
THAT GETS RESULTS.
DESIGNED JUST FOR INDIE FILMMAKERS.
The MOST IMPORTANT THING You Need to Fund Your Film. Period.
Fiscal Sponsorship incentivises donors by making their donation to your film Tax-Deductible.
Low, Competitive Rates
No Annual Fee
Over 30 Years Supporting Filmmakers
Apply for Thousands of Grants that Require It
Exclusive Fundraising Platform & Resources
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WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE?
Heart-Centered, Personal Support and Guidance
From an Expert Team that Genuinely Cares About Your Film.
OUR OFFERINGS
OUR OFFERINGS
THE LEARN PRODUCING CLASS – ENROLLING NOW
Learn everything you need to know to become a successful producer! Every class is taught by Carole Dean and features a special expert guest instructor, film attorney Robert L. Siegel, film industry expert Jonathon M. Smith, and producer Carole Joyce.
2026 ROY W. DEAN GRANT – SUMMER
NOW OPEN!
Application Deadline: June 30th, 2026
For over 30 years, our grants have supported films that are unique and make a contribution to society. $3,500 Cash and $20K+ in Services and Discounts.
WHAT OUR FILMMAKERS SAY
From the Heart Productions personally supports each filmmaker. They have been my biggest cheerleaders and support through the long process of documentary filmmaking. I feel encouraged and very blessed to have From the Heart Productions as my fiscal sponsor.
Prof. KELLY GALINDO
PRODUCER / DIRECTOR
Award Winning Filmmaker From The Heart is a great support for independent filmmakers. I have known and worked with Carole Dean for 30 years. She has developed many ways to help filmmakers. You will find no one who is more committed to support indie films!
MARK MORI
PRODUCER / DIRECTOR
Oscar Nominee & Emmy Winner Carole Dean and Carol Joyce are passionate, knowledgeable, and truly care about supporting filmmakers. They take the time to understand your vision and guide you through every step. They are a rare gem in the documentary world.
JAMIE WILLIAMS
PRODUCER / DIRECTOR
Award Winning DocumentarianNEW! Explore From the Heart’s Courses, Classes, eBooks and Services on ThriveCart!
From the Heart THRIVE is our new central hub where all From the Heart Productions courses, ebooks, live class information, and services will now live in one convenient place.
It gives you a simple, secure dashboard where you can easily access your educational materials, register for classes, and explore additional tools to support your film funding journey.
Sign up for FREE!
All students get access to the Film Funding Insider Series, a mini-course by Carole Dean with expert tips and techniques to empower your film funding. You’ll also get 2 free class recordings from our Learn Producing Class!
Fiscally Sponsored? You’ll also get:
- 5 additional Learn Producing Class Recordings
- The Comprehensive 3-hour Powerpoint Course How to Fund Your Film
- Access to the Film Funding Guidance Class (every 2 weeks) and the monthly Pitch Me! Class
- 15% Discount on most of our offerings on the platform
Ready to Take Your Film Funding to the Next Level?
Subscribe to our Premium CREATOR or VISIONARY plans, to unlock classes, courses, ebooks and audiobooks, discounts, and access to exclusive new live classes.
Creator Plan Subscribers can join the NEW upcoming monthly Advanced Pitch Class, and the Film Funding Accountability Group that meets twice monthly.
Visionary Plan Subscribers unlock every offering in ThriveCart, and gain access to an exclusive Quantum Achievers MasterMind Group as well as private coaching from Carole Dean.
FREE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
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A MESSAGE FROM CAROLE
I founded From the Heart Productions and the Roy W. Dean Grant because of a deep love for independent film and filmmakers. I believe that films have the power to touch people’s hearts, to inspire action, and to change the world for the better. I wanted to create opportunities for brilliant filmmakers to get the funding they needed to make their films a reality.
30 Years Later, I am more in love with film and more passionate about independent filmmakers than ever before.
With many organizations to consider, I can promise you this: We are deeply dedicated to helping filmmakers get funded. We genuinely care about our clients and give personal attention to each project. Many clients feel like family, and some have been with us for years or even decades. What sets up apart is not only our collective knowledge or wealth of educational resources, but our profound love for film and filmmakers, and an approach which is truly from the heart.
I hope you will join the From the Heart Family, and I wish you all the best of success with your film!
With Love,
Carole Dean
Founder and President of From the Heart Productions
Author of “The Art of Film Funding”
