This Doc U seminar will be a full-day event from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Looking for funding while maintaining a career as a media maker can be a competitive, elusive and overwhelming proposition. Nationally recognized consultant MORRIE WARSHAWSKI presents his popular full-day workshop full of patented street-savvy, in-the-trenches advice on how to get grants and donations for noncommercial independent film and video projects. Warshawski provides practical advice based on real experience to get filmmakers focused and effective at getting money for their projects.
The workshop completely demystifies the world of donations and grants by providing an introduction to all the basic principles of successful fundraising including:
- Ways to approach individuals for donations (houseparties, direct mail, etc.);
- How to get money from foundations and corporations;
- The role of the Internet and social networking tools;
- Designing your project to make it attractive to funders;
- Getting yourself together and dopting the proper mindset;
- Laying the groundwork for and conducting research;
- Creating the perfect written grant proposal.
- The art of asking and pitching.
The price for IDA members is $85, non-members is $110.
Find out more about Morrie Warshawski, the event, parking, breakfast and lunch and more here.