Filmmaker Grant

THE CURRENT ROUND OF GRANT APPLICATIONS IS CLOSED.

DEADLINE: JUNE 30th
MATERIALS REVIEWED: JULY
ANNOUNCED: EARLY AUGUST
FILMS COMPLETED: AUGUST 2026

ELIGIBILITY

ELIGIBILITY

THE GRANT IS OPEN TO NARRATIVE SHORTS & FEATURES, AND SHORT & FEATURE DOCUMENTARIES.
PROJECT COULD BE IN ANY STAGE OF PRODUCTION (PRE-PRODUCTION, SHOOTING, OR POST-PRODUCTION) BUT A COMPLETED SCRIPT MUST BE PROVIDED.
APPLICANT MUST HAVE SUBMITTED TO AN IFC COMPETITION WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS.
APPLICANT MUST BE A YEARLY MEMBER OF THE INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS COALITION, OR HAVE BEEN A MONTHLY MEMBER FOR AT LEAST A YEAR. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY, BUT CAN NOT SERVE ON THE JUDGING COMMITTEE.
APPLICANT AND/OR PROJECT SHOULD HAVE STRONG CONNECTION TO KANSAS CITY. (FILMMAKER ORIGINALLY FROM KANSAS CITY AREA, CURRENTLY RESIDING IN KANSAS CITY AREA, FILMING IN KANSAS CITY AREA, ETC.)
PROJECT MUST BE COMPLETE WITHIN A YEAR OF RECEIVING THE GRANT.
1. 1. A PROJECT’S FEASIBILITY WILL BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT DURING THE JUDGING PROCESS.
IFC RESPECTFULLY REQUESTS TO USE THE FILMMAKER’S NAME AND ANY PHOTOS YOU ARE WILLING TO PROVIDE IN PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS AND ONLINE.
WE ASK THAT YOU RECOGNIZE IFC PUBLICLY IN ANY PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS AND PROGRAMS, AS WELL INCLUDE A GRAPHIC, PROVIDED BY IFC, IN YOUR END CREDITS TO RECOGNIZE USE OF IFC’S FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM.
PROJECT MUST ALIGN WITH IFC’S MISSION.

The IFCKC’s mission is to foster collaboration, creativity, and innovation in the local filmmaking community by providing networking events, educational programs, exhibition platforms, and mentorship opportunities for independent filmmakers.

APPLICATION

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Phone *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Upload Your Script *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Logline *

APPLICANT BIO *

500 word limit

WHAT IS YOUR ROLE ON THIS FILM? *

(e.g., PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, WRITER, ETC.)

WHICH IFC COMPETITIONS HAVE YOU SUBMITTED TO IN THE PAST? *

LINKS TO SAMPLES (REELS, PREVIOUS FILMS, ETC.)

MUST HAVE AT LEAST 2, BUT NO MORE THAN 5.

How many separate link URLs do you have? *

If all of your samples are at the same URL, select 1 above.

WHAT IS YOUR CONNECTION OR THE PROJECT’S CONNECTION TO KANSAS CITY? *

500 word limit

WHAT IS THE THEME OF THE FILM? (THE BIG QUESTION/CENTRAL IDEA) *

500 word limit

DESCRIBE YOUR MAIN CHARACTERS AND HOW THEY CONNECT TO THE THEME. HOW DO THEY GROW THROUGHOUT THE STORY? *

500 word limit

DESCRIBE YOUR OVERALL VISION FOR THE STORY. *

500 word limit

WHAT IS YOUR PERSONAL CONNECTION? WHY TELL THIS STORY? *

500 word limit

WHO DO YOU SEE AS THE AUDIENCE FOR THIS FILM? *

500 word limit

WHAT PROGRESS, IF ANY, HAVE YOU MADE ON THE FILM SO FAR? (CASTING, FINANCES, CREW, ETC.) IS IT ALREADY IN PRODUCTION? *

500 word limit

THE IFCKC IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE PROJECTS. WHAT STEPS HAVE YOU TAKEN OR WILL YOU TAKE TO ENSURE A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE FILM – ON SCREEN AND ON SET? *

500 word limit

HOW WILL THIS GRANT BE USED/WHERE WILL THE MONEY GO? WHAT IS THE PROJECTED TOTAL BUDGET FOR THIS PROJECT? *

500 word limit

Upload Your Budget Template *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Use your own or use the “Copy of Film Budget Template — StudioBinder” below as the template.

Copy of Film Budget Template – StudioBinder

If you have any questions or need help with the application, please reach out to us at board@ifckc.org.