Roy W. Dean Short Film Grant Finalists – 2025

Congratulations to the films selected to be Roy W. Dean Short Film Grant Finalists.

On this page, we give each filmmaker the opportunity to tell the world about their film. 

Since 1992, From the Heart Productions has supported filmmakers with cash and substantial professional discounts from our film industry partners, averaging an estimated $30,000 per filmmaker.  The Roy W. Dean grants program, with several annual deadlines, has grown into one of the most sought after competitions in the world.

The Roy W. Dean Grant funds unique films that make a contribution to society.  It gives filmmakers with great stories told with passion the funding to get their projects started or completed.