Media Fund

ITVS International Call 2010

Posted November 2, 2009 by Luis in Uncategorized

International Call provides production funds for independent producers who are non-U.S. citizens, helping them create documentaries for American television. This production funding initiative is designed to showcase international documentaries with powerful global stories that inform, inspire and connect Americans to the world at large.
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Award Winning Media Fund Films

Posted May 19, 2009 by Luis in Open Door Funding, Open Call Funding

Several films we’ve funded have received acceptance into some wonderful film festivals and a record number have also gone on to win awards. BOLINAO 52 won two Northern California Emmy awards Outstanding Achievement in Documentary and Outstanding Music Composition.
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Become a NATPE Diversity Fellow

Posted April 14, 2009 by Luis in Uncategorized

Our friends at NATPE are offering you the opportunity to become a Diversity Fellow this summer. Watch an informative video, read more on the Program and download an application. The deadline is April 28, 2009.
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2009 MEDIA FUND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Posted March 24, 2009 by Luis in Open Door Funding, Open Call Funding, Uncategorized

The Center for Asian American Media seeks provocative and engaging project proposals from independent media producers. We provide funding for Asian American film and media projects through our Media Fund initiatives.
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WHATEVER IT TAKES: We Finished the Film!

Posted March 11, 2009 by chriswong in Guest Filmmaker Blog

It’s hard to believe, but I can finally announce that WHATEVER IT TAKES has been completed! At times, I never thought my film would be done. There was always another scene to shoot, another rough cut to edit, another technical detail to manage. But through it all we persevered, and now we are ready to show our film to the world.
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2009 CPB/PBS Producers Workshop at WGBH

Posted February 24, 2009 by Luis in Uncategorized

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) invite you to participate in the 2009 Producers Workshop at WGBH, an initiative of the CPB/PBS Producers Academy, which offers professional development activities designed to identify public broadcasting’s next generation of creative talent.
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2009 Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience at Sundance

Posted January 10, 2009 by mediafund in Uncategorized

Asian Pacific American and Asian filmmakers are making history again at this year’s 2009 Sundance and Slamdance Film Festivals. For this year’s APA Filmmaker Reception join us at our NEW LOCATION at the Queer Lounge in Park City.
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WHATEVER IT TAKES: This Is Real Life

Posted December 15, 2008 by chriswong in Guest Filmmaker Blog

Last month, something happened which reminded me that I’m not just making a film. In documentary, we’re not just dealing with footage that we shot a few months ago; we’re dealing with individuals whose lives continue evolve. This is real life, and sometimes things change for the better, sometimes for the worse. In this case, it was definitely the latter…
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WHATEVER IT TAKES: A Strong Vision

Posted November 12, 2008 by chriswong in Guest Filmmaker Blog, Featured

Right before you start a documentary film, before you shoot a second of footage, what do you have? You might know who your main characters will be, but you have no idea of how they will “perform” on camera. You might know the history behind your project, but who knows how you’ll portray it. What we do have, of course, is a vision of what the film can be. This latter vision was the genesis for my documentary WHATEVER IT TAKES.
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APA Filmmaker Reception at Independent Film Week

Posted September 8, 2008 by ellen in Uncategorized

Mix and mingle with APA filmmakers and industry guests over delicious hors d’oeuvres & drinks. Held in conjunction with the 30th annual Independent Film Week in NYC (formerly IFP Market).
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