Speak Up Film Fund 2013

The Community Film Unit is a social enterprise film company. Through its Speak Up Film Fund, it offers 50% match funding towards the cost of making a film that focuses on local community issues in 2013.

Not-for-profit organisations, including charities, social enterprises and voluntary organisations, in the UK can apply for funding support to help make a film about one (or more) of the following:

• Supporting young people and/or vulnerable people.
• Preserving local history and educating residents about their area.
• Providing and documenting opportunities for disabled people.
• Providing information which improves the quality of life for residents in their local community.

Applicants must have the capacity and resource to complete the project during the 2013 calendar year.

Grants can cover 20% to 50% of the project costs, and they will range from a minimum of £724 to a maximum of £2,225. The average grant is £1,120.

Funding is only available for the following packages:

Four Amethyst Packages which include:

• 1 filming day.
• 2 editing days.
• CFU library music.
• 5 copies packaged in plastic wallets.
• Maximum of 6 minute film.

One Emerald Package which includes:

• 3 filming days.
• 5 editing days.
• Original music.
• 50 DVDs with on body print.
• Packaged in 50 card sleeves.

One 1 Ruby Package which includes:

• 5 filming days.
• 8 editing days.
• Original music.
• 100 DVDs with on body print.
• Packaged in 100 DVD jewel cases or card digipacks.

Applications will only be accepted electronically and can be found on the Community Film Unit website.

http://www.communityfilmunit.co.uk/

(Source: Grantfinder)