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FINISHING FUND OPPORTUNITY!
2024 GUIDELINES
The Chimaera Project’s TO.GET.HER Finishing Fund program provides funds to U.S. – based directors who identify as women and nonbinary working in short and long formats, narrative and documentary.
We are looking for a wide range of films – from social commentary to action and sci-fi. Our goal is to help you finish your vision is and get it out into the world!
We are thrilled to be offering this program again! The filmmakers we have supported in the past have completed their films and gone on to wonderful things. World Wide Distribution, Festivals and winning awards, EVEN WINNING AN EMMY!
Rules & Terms
● The director must identify as a woman or non-binary filmmaker.
● Film project must have completed 90% of principal photography.
● Film project must have a rough cut at the time of the TO.GET.HER application.
● A secure link must be provided to the rough cut of the film project with submission.
● All submissions must be made using FilmFreeway.
● Submission fee must be paid at the time of submitting your application.
● Anticipated project finish date must be provided.
Once Selected for SECOND ROUND the filmmaker must:
● Provide number of women and non-binary people on crew and cast.
● Provide budget and intention for use of finishing funds.
NOTE: The Chimaera Project program alumni (TO.GET.HER, SUPPORT.HER, IN HER DIRECTION, and Fiscal Sponsor Partners) are eligible for a free entry waiver. Email [email protected] and request your waiver code.
Awards & Prizes
Up to $6,000 awarded to selected FEATURE (over 40 min) narrative or documentary Films.
Up to $2,500 awarded to selected SHORT (max 40 min) narrative or documentary Films.
We also promote the films by arranging screenings and connecting filmmakers to opportunities.
Filmmakers selected benefit from resources and from being a member of The Chimaera Project alumni community.
We are proud to share the TO.GET.HER Finishing Fund program is supported in part by the generous contributions of individuals, Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Department of Arts & Culture and the California Arts Council.
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TO.GET.HER Finishing Fund Opportunity proudly accepts entries on FilmFreeway, the world’s #1 way to enter film festivals and creative contests.
Submit your project by clicking on the FilmFreeway logo below.
Together we will work TO.GET.HER funded, finished and hired!
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