Roy W. Dean Grant and Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant Applications

Please read the grant application guidelines and instructions carefully before submitting application. Links to applications are at bottom of page.

Roy W. Dean Grant Winner Leslie Neale and From the Heart’s Carole Dean

The Roy W. Dean Grant and Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant application must be submitted by the deadline for the specific grant for which you are applying.

Submissions for grants close at 11:59 PM PT on dates below:

SPRING Grant Deadline – March 31st
SHORT FILM Grant Deadline – April 29th
SUMMER Grant Deadline – June 30th
FALL Grant Deadline – October 31st
CAROLE DOROTHY JOYCE Grant Deadline – November 30th

Guidelines for Roy W. Dean Grant and Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant Application MATERIALS

There are several items that you’ll need to submit (upload) on your application:

Cover Letter
Proposal (for documentaries) or Synopsis (for shorts or features)
Marketing/Distribution/Social Media Plan
Crew Information
Budget (or Estimate)
Sample Work: Provide a URL to a video of your trailer or prior work (Vimeo, YouTube, etc.)

Project Proposal and Synopsis Guidelines

Submit a written proposal. If you would like an outline for a documentary proposal, click here.

For documentaries, please send us an outline of your documentary film. It can be from 2 to 6 pages.

For short films and features, we want a one page synopsis (or outline) of the film and the first 10 pages of your script.

Please be sure also include the following:

Style, format and approach to the material, including any distinct visual or technical elements.
What are your plans for distribution?
Are you the producer, director, what?
How is this project unique and how does this project benefit society?
What is your relationship to the material?
List name and position of proposed key production personnel (producer, director, cinematographer, editor, etc.) List their relevant experience or credits.

Sample Work(s) Guidelines

All Roy W. Dean Grant and Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant applications must be accompanied by a sample of applicant’s previously completed work via URL to an online video (Vimeo, YouTube, etc).

We need to see what you have made and what your vision is for your proposed or current film. If you do not have a prior work, submit one from a key member on your crew.

Steps to Completing Application

Select the grant application below for which you’d like to submit your project.

Before submitting your completed application, print or save a copy for your records.

- Upload your files (Cover Letter, Proposal or Synopsis, Distribution Plan, Crew Info, and Budget) on your application.
- Provide a URL to your Sample Work——a trailer or other prior work via Vimeo, YouTube, etc.
- From the Heart Productions requests a rolling “Thank You” credit to all of the donors on the grant. This application, if chosen as a winner, may be published or used to educate other filmmakers by FTHP.

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding the application, check out our Roy W. Dean Grant FAQ page or you may contact Shirley at: shirley@fromtheheartproductions.com

Grant Application

Please select the grant for which you are applying:

Spring Grant Application (Deadline: March 31st)
Short Film Grant Application (Deadline: April 29th)
Summer Grant Application (Deadline: June 30th)
Fall Grant Application (Deadline: October 31st)
Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant (Deadline: November 30th)

Google Reviews

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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.

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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.

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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 *****

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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!