Bi-Monthly Film Funding Guidance Class

An exclusive benefit for filmmakers in our Fiscal Sponsorship Program is our Bi-Monthly Film Funding Guidance Class.

Class is conducted every two weeks via conference calls.

The class features From the Heart Productions by founder, president, and author of The Art of Film Funding, 2nd Edition: Alternative Financing Concepts, Carole Dean.

Joining her is:

Carole Joyce, Roy W. Dean Grant Coordinator
Breianna Pryce, adviser to Carole Dean
Jason Smith, award winning filmmaker and Roy W. Dean Grant Winner for his documentary “I Voted.”

New Focus For Each Class

The class covers every aspect of fundraising for your film. You will hear advice on:

How to Improve Your Crowdfunding Campaigns
Making a Brilliant Presentation
Perfecting Your Pitch
Manifesting Money for Your Film

Great class, I am excited again.

Herb Palmer Jr. – Producer Pay Attention Films

Just wanted to let you know, how much I enjoyed this class.

Marguerite Fair – Writer, Director & Producer & Web Show Host “Laughter Talks”

I have become a true fanatic about all of your Film Funding materials, and Saturday conference calls. I listened in this morning, in fact, and now have 5 pages worth of notes! I wanted to Thank You for shedding a light on a subject that can be very confusing and disheartening. You have this incredible gift of making the impossible seem tangible.

Payten Brewer – Producer, Actress

Each Class is Recorded

If you miss a class, we’ve got you covered. We send out a recording a few days after the class to our fiscally sponsored filmmakers.

Here Are Recordings of 5 Classes From 2021

Click on any of the links below to listen:

Film Funding Guidance Class from July 24th

Film Funding Guidance Class from July 10th

Film Funding Guidance Class from June 19th

Film Funding Guidance Class from June 5th

Film Funding Guidance Class from May 15th

Seeking Volunteers to Pitch Their Projects

In each class, we offer two brave filmmakers the opportunity to pitch their film. Afterwards, Carole Dean and her team offer invaluable suggestions on ways to improve your pitch. We want to insure it will captivate your investors and bring in money.

Need More Information?

Class is every two weeks (with exceptions for major holidays). Before each class, fiscally sponsored filmmakers are sent call-in numbers and access codes.

When you are a fiscally sponsored filmmaker, you receive updates and news on upcoming classes. If not, please email info@fromtheheartproductions and we’ll make sure you are on the mailing list.

If you are not fiscally sponsored by From the Heart Productions and would more information, please go to our Fiscal Sponsorship Program Page. You can also email Carole Dean at caroleleedean@gmail.com

Google Reviews

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!