Top-tier equipment maker contributes cutting-edge gear to help unique, socially conscious films reach the screen.
From the Heart Productions, the top-rated 501(c)(3) non-profit championing independent filmmakers, proudly announces that Indipro Tools Corp has joined as an in-kind donor to the renowned Roy W. Dean Grant.
Dedicated to supporting films that are unique and make a positive contribution to society, the grant now benefits from Indipro’s donation of professional filmmaking gear — giving emerging creators access to tools that raise production quality and help their stories reach the screen.
Patricia Johnson, Marketing & Sales Manager for Indipro, expressed the company’s enthusiasm for supporting independent creators:
“First and foremost, thank you again for allowing us to be part of your incredible film grants program — we’re truly honored to support filmmakers in this way.”
Indipro has generously contributed two brand-new, high-value products as part of its in-kind sponsorship for this year’s grants:
- Teris JQ40-III Carbon Fiber Mini Jib for Select DJI & Zhiyun Gimbals (Valued at $900)
A lightweight, compact jib supporting payloads up to 22 lbs, providing smooth and dynamic camera movement for filmmakers on the go.
View product details - Indipro 2x Kratos 99Wh V-Mount Battery & Dual Charger Kit (Valued at $600)
A dependable power solution for mobile productions, including two high-capacity 99Wh V-Mount Li-Ion batteries with a dual V-mount charger.
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Carole Dean, President of From the Heart Productions, welcomed Indipro’s support:
“We’re honored to have Indipro Tools join us in our mission to empower filmmakers. Their contribution gives our grantees access to exceptional equipment that helps them tell their stories with higher production value. Partnerships like this make a real difference in getting important films made.”
About Indipro Tools Corp
Indipro Tools is a trusted manufacturer of professional camera batteries and power solutions. The company is the exclusive distributor of Teris tripods and mini-jibs, with products meticulously designed and assembled in the USA. Learn more at www.indiprotools.com.
About the Roy W. Dean Grant
Since its inception in 1992, the Roy W. Dean Grant has provided over $2,000,000 in cash and donated film services to independent filmmakers. The grant is awarded to projects budgeted under $500,000 that demonstrate originality and social impact. With four grants awarded each year, the program serves as a crucial resource for independent filmmakers striving to complete their projects.
Past winners of the grant include winner of the 2025 Truer than Fiction Spirit Award Winner A Photographic Memory, 2021 Emmy winners Belly of the Beast and The Love Bugs, as well as Impossible Town and How to Have an American Baby, both now streaming on Prime Video.
About From the Heart Productions
From The Heart Productions is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to helping independent filmmakers secure funding and bring their projects to fruition. In addition to the Roy W. Dean Grant, the organization offers fiscal sponsorship, personal guidance, and free classes on fundraising and filmmaking. Through its fiscal sponsorship program, From the Heart has helped filmmakers raise over $30 million in donations for their films.
President Carole Dean is the best-selling author of The Art of Film Funding: 2nd Edition, Alternative Financing Concepts and the new online class Learn Producing: The Ultimate Course for Indie Film Production.
