Media Content

A television program or film puts a face on an issue. A radio news feature or documentary brings a tangible reality to recited facts. Video streamed on a website underscores issues presented in plain text and can move people to action. Whether the content is targeted to public or commercial media outlets, funders need a working understanding of the entire media landscape in order to be most effective in their grantmaking.

Nonprofits Partner to Support Socially Conscious Filmmakers

[Source: indieWIRE.com, by Andy Lauer - May 18, 2009]

"William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe" at 92YTribeca Series "Story Leads to Action"

Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 7:00pm

New York, NY

LEF Foundation Awards $200,000 to New England Independent Documentary Filmmakers

The LEF Foundation Moving Image Fund has announced its ninth annual round of grants to independent documentary filmmakers in New England. This year, the fund made 16 grants totaling $200,000 ...

Adventures in the Screen Trade: Filmmaking 101 for an Engaged Funder

By Jessica Schwartz of The Wallace Foundation

Media Grantmaking — The State (and Future) of the Field

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 9:00am - Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - 2:00pm

New York, NY

Webinar for Grantmakers: Using the GFEM Media Database

Join us for this Webinar entitled "Using the New GFEM Media Database: A Dynamic Resource for Connecting Funders and Grantseekers." The session was presented to grantmakers on January 28, ...