Roy W. Dean Summer Grant

Regular Deadline: Jun 30, 2025

What Makes This Grant Unique
The Roy W. Dean Grant supports documentaries, narrative features, short films, and web series with budgets under $500,000, at any stage of production. The grant focuses on projects that are unique and make a meaningful contribution to society.

What the Roy W. Dean Grant Winner Receives:
�� $3,500 in cash
�� $1,295 Scholarship to Writers Boot Camp
�� $500 in gear & expendables from Filmtools
�� 30% off Music Post Production from AudioKut
✍️ $750 in Grant Writing Services from Karen Everett (New Doc Editing)
✨ And thousands more in donated services from our generous, heartfelt sponsors

Introducing the New Audience Impact Award
This year, we’re proud to debut the Audience Impact Award, honoring the project with the most emotionally moving or inspirational story. It’s a celebration of films that leave a lasting impression—works that touch hearts and shift perspectives.

Plus: The Britt Penrod Award:  An additional $500 grant will be awarded to a film that’s not only unique but makes an exceptional contribution to society. This award is made possible by longtime indie film advocate Britt Penrod. Applicants to the Roy W. Dean Grant are automatically considered.

�� Learn more: fromtheheartproductions.com/roy-w-dean-film-grants-and-awards
�� Apply here: fromtheheartproductions.com/grant-application-form
�� Questions? Email us at info@fromtheheartproductions.com

For more information, visit https://fromtheheartproductions.com/roy-w-dean-film-grants-and-awards/.

Call for entry posted May 12, 2025