Roy Dean Grant welcomes projects in documentary, narrative feature, short film, and web series formats told with passion that are both creative and socially impactful. Projects should be budgeted at $500,000 or less, and students are encouraged to apply.
What the Spring 2026 Grant Winner Receives:
$3,500 in Cash
Thousands of Dollars in Donated Film Products & Services, including:
$600 value IndiPro 2x Kratos 99Wh V-Mount Battery & Dual Charger Kit
40% deduction on color, editing, sound and all production services from ProMedia NYC
$500 in grip, lighting, or expendables from Filmtools
$1,600 value sound mix session from Silver Sound
Plus, additional services from our generous industry partners
New for This Year: The Stories That Matter Awards
In addition to the Roy W. Dean Grant, three projects will be honored with The Stories That Matter Awards, each with a $500 cash award. These honors recognize films that meaningfully reflect real lives, communities, and pressing social issues, stories that resonate beyond the screen and will leave a lasting impact.
Additional Opportunity: The Britt Penrod Award
All submitted films are also eligible for the Britt Penrod Award, a $500 cash honor presented to one or more finalists across our four annual Roy W. Dean Grant cycles. This award recognizes a film that is especially unique and makes an exceptional contribution to society.
Every Filmmaker Benefits Just by Applying
A complimentary 15-minute consultation.
During this session, filmmakers can choose to receive personalized insight on:
· Finding funding and donors
· Building investor and supporter databases
· Marketing and positioning their film
· Strengthening their submission
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
Apply Here: http://fromtheheartproductions.com/grant-application-form/
More Information: https://fromtheheartproductions.com/roy-w-dean-film-grants-and-awards/
