What is Fiscal Sponsorship?

Sustainable filmmaking requires strategy and financial support.

A smart step for the independent non-commercial project is taking a fiscal sponsor, who serves as a fiscal umbrella for your project. With it’s 501(c)(3) non-profit status established in 2002, Cinefemme serves as a conduit for financial resources (donations and grants) to qualifying non-commercial projects. Projects approved for the Cinefemme Fiscal Sponsorship Program are able to solicit tax-deductible donations. Filmmakers can also access government and foundation grants restricted to non-profit organizations or fiscally sponsored projects. Very importantly, all rights, title and interest to the project belong to the filmmaker.

Cinefemme takes 8% fiscal agent fee for all funds processed.

Here’s how it works:

Individual donors and foundations give directly to Cinefemme, indicating funds are in support of your project. Cinefemme writes you a check for your funds (less the administration fee), and the donor gets a tax write-off. Funds are accounted for at the end of each month, and if you have received any donations, a cumulative check will be disbursed. Each year, we will send you a 1099. 

Our call for sponsored projects is OPEN.  

TO APPLY:

Pay application fee: $200 (includes full project setup):  Pay Here 

Download application here:  https://cinefemmeapplicationfiscalsponsorship.tiiny.site

Email to info@cinefemme.net: