Regular Deadline: Nov 30, 2026

Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant for Student Filmmakers

From the Heart Productions is excited to offer the Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant for Student Filmmakers for 2026.

The 2026 Grant Application is OPEN

The grant seeks films from student filmmakers enrolled in university, college, community college, extension courses, or high school that need help starting or finishing their film.

Films must be unique and make a contribution to society.  Films can be short or feature length narratives or documentaries, but must be budgeted at $50,000 or less. Student Filmmakers from any country are welcome to apply.

Winner Will Receive $3,000 and Donated Services

The recipient of the Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant will receive $3,000 cash. Winner will also receive donated services and products from those who support student films.

• 3 Free 1-Hour Consultations for your Film from Carole Joyce
• 50% off the cost of 8 sessions of the Intentional Filmmaking Class
• 20% discount of Crowdfunding Campaign Setup, Management and Consulting from Jenny Waldo
• 10% discount on Broker Fee with Debbie West from Movie Insure
• 15% off of expendables from Filmtools
• 40% discount on printed materials ( Postcards, Posters, Press kits, Business cards, etc.) from Copymat, Hollywood.
• 10% discount on DCP conversion service and use facility for no charge. Chris@simpledcp.com
• $110.00 Session for free from Breianne Pryse to clear and strengthen energy, get clarity and dissolve blocks
• 20% Discount on Design Services for your Pitch Deck and/or Website from Adam Heyes
• $119 Beachtek DXA-MICRO-PRO PLUS Active Audio Adapter for DSLRs and Camcorders from B&H Photo Video
• Free consultation, marketing material creation and design and marketing/strategizing for producer-writer-director team for solicitation of distribution from Smart Girls Productions
• Contact our insurance agent Debbie West at MovieInsure for excellent prices on all film insurance needs.

All applicants will also receive:

• Exclusive access to the crowdfunding section of How to Fund Your Film by Carole Dean — packed with practical tools to build and fund their dream projects (copy to be sent at grant close)
• An offer of a 15 minute consultation on their project.   Applicants can discuss how to fund their films, marketing them, or how best to advance their career.

Deadline for Application

The 2026 Grant Application is OPEN

The Grant Application Deadline is 11:59pm PT on November 30th, 2026

Finalists for the grant will be announced in March of 2027.  Winner will be announced in April of 2027.

For more information, visit https://fromtheheartproductions.com/carole-dorothy-joyce-grant-for-student-filmmakers/.

Call for entry posted September 18, 2026