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.

 

What is Cinefemme's Fiscal Agent Fee?

We have two fees depending on the nature of your project and desired partnership with Cinefemme.

 

 

TO APPLY

 

Download application here:  

 

PAY APPLICATION FEE

Must be paid before processed.. No membership required.

PAY Application Fee ----->  $125 

EMAIL completed application to info@cinefemme.net

 

Cinefemme takes 8% fiscal agent fee.

 

This is for funds processed for regular projects. This includes full incubation from development to exhibition and distribution. Possible representation at major festivals in a future Cinefemme Slate screening block.

 

REGULAR FISCAL AGENT FEE: 8% (virtually all projects)

 

Occasionallly, producers specifically seek out PASS-THROUGH FISCAL SPONSORSHIP for a single large transaction, typically over $25,000. Cinefemme's PASS-THROUGH FEE is 5%. Be advised that most projects do not qualify for pass-through sponsorship.

Please indicate your project is for 1-2 single large donations of $25,000 or more.

 

 

 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.  

 

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. 

Please note: We do not fundraise for filmmakers. That part is the sponsored filmmaker's job.

 

Our call for sponsored projects is OPEN.  

 

In addition to fiscal sponsorship, Cinefemme connects you to a community of filmakers, exclusive industry invitations, festival discounts and more opportunities. We get behind our sponsored filmmakers and provide unique support to help them succeed. As a grassroots nonprofit, Cinefemme works around creative and professional barriers to bring truly groundbreaking films by women filmmakers to mainstream audiences.