New Mexico Film Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The New Mexico Film Foundation supports film and arts and cultural opportunities in New Mexico.
FUNDING AREAS: Film, arts and culture
IP TAKE: This film-focused foundation has a great opportunity for sci-fi and fantasy filmmakers, as well as multiple ways to get involved during the year.
PROFILE: Established in 2013, the New Mexico Film Foundation (NMFF) is a nonprofit foundation based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It supports independent filmmakers in the state as a way of growing the local film industry. Dick Norris founded NMFF, is the foundation’s executive director and previously worked at the New Mexico State Film Office. The foundation aims to "help grow the independent film industry in New Mexico while offering financial assistance and educational opportunities to New Mexico independent filmmakers. NMFF funds local efforts for film and arts and cultural opportunities.
The New Mexico Film Foundation supports filmmakers by providing grants for screenwriting, production, post-production, development, workshops, independent films and networking opportunities. It is a direct service funder that also accepts inquiries for volunteering. It has partnered with the New Mexico Post Alliance and the New Mexico Tourism Department to accept submissions for media projects. NMFF hosts an annual New Mexico Actors Showcase with finalists in multiple categories for actors. One significant opportunity is the George R.R. Martin Sci Fi/Fantasy Screenwriting Grant, which requires submitting the first five pages of a script and a five-page treatment of a story. There are also indie film screenings every three months. NMFF sells branded merchandise and has a directory of industry professionals.
Grants range between about $100 and $5,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on the entire state of New Mexico and not just specifically the Santa Fe area.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits for some grant opportunities, including the George R.R. Martin Sci Fi/Fantasy Screenwriting Grant. The submission period is between July 1 and September 15 for this opportunity. Direct general questions to the staff via online form or by mail to the foundation staff in Santa Fe.
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