From the Heart Productions, Inc. is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization – EIN # 95-4445418

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.  

Some of the Lowest Rates in the Industry

30+ Years in Business  Over $30 Million Raised

Apply for Thousands of Grants that Require It

Exclusive Fundraising Platform & Resources

What Makes Us Different?

Heart-Centered, Personal Support and Guidance
From a World-Class Team that Genuinely Cares About Your Film.

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Now Accepting Applications

Spring 2025

Deadline: March 31st @ Midnight

Watch our 30th Anniversary Video!

THE ROY W. DEAN GRANT

For Films that are Unique and Make a Contribution to Society.
(And have less than a $500K Budget)

$3,500 in Cash

$20K+ in Free and Discounted Services

OPEN TO:
  ♥ Documentaries

  ♥ Feature Films
  ♥ Shorts
  ♥ Animated Films
  ♥ Web Series

ALSO ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025 SHORT FILM GRANT FOR NARRATIVE SHORTS

Deadline April 29

FREE 3 HOUR POWERPOINT COURSE + COMPANION EBOOK

LEARN THE SECRETS OF FILM FUNDING FROM CAROLE DEAN

Join our community of filmmakers for industry insights, exclusive promotions, events and film funding resources and get the course for free. A $97 Value 

What Our Clients Are Saying!

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TRISH ADLESIC
PRODUCER / DIRECTOR

Academy Award Nominee
and Emmy Winner
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ERIKA COHN
PRODUCER / DIRECTOR

2X Emmy Winner
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MICHAEL W. KING
PRODUCER / DIRECTOR

Emmy Winner
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FRANCES CAUSEY
PRODUCER / DIRECTOR

Emmy Winner
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MICHAEL HUSEIN
PRODUCER / DIRECTOR

Emmy Winner
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TOM MALLOY
ACTOR / PRODUCER

Winner at Hollywood
Film Festival

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A MESSAGE FROM CAROLE DEAN

Founder and President of From the Heart Productions

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, 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. I believe what sets up apart is not only our collective knowledge and wisdom, or our almost countless educational resources, but our profound love for film, and an approach which is truly from the heart. 

I hope you will join the From the Heart Family.

I wish you all the best of success with your film!

With Love,

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From the Heart Productions, Inc.
1013 Harbor Blvd #53
Oxnard, CA 93035

 

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