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

 

Email info@cinefemme.net with a brief description of your project to request an application.

 

 

APPLICATION FEE  : $150

 No membership required.

 

Pay Application Fee Here

 

Submit completed application to info@cinefemme.net  in .docx format.

 

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.

 

 

Some projects specifically seek  PASS-THROUGH for a single large transaction, typically over $25,000. Please email info@cinefemme.net to inquire. 

 

 

 

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 under it’s 501(c)(3) non-profit status. This means that funds fraised for qualifying projecs can be tax-deductible through CInefemme. 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.