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JEROME FOUNDATION
New York City Film, Video, and Digital Production Grant Program (Award)
Last Update 7/14/2016 5:56:00 PM

Address 400 Sibley Street, Suite 125
St. Paul,MN 55101-1928
USA
Phone Number (651)224-9431
Fax Number (651)224-3439
TTY Number
Email [email protected]
Website http://www.jeromefdn.org
Executive Director Ben Cameron
Founding Year 0
Incorporating Year 1964
Mission Statement The Jerome Foundation, created by artist and philanthropist Jerome Hill (1905-1972), seeks to contribute to a dynamic and evolving culture by supporting the creation, development, and production of new works by emerging artists. The Foundation makes grants to not-for-profit arts organizations and artists in Minnesota and New York City.

Program Name New York City Film, Video, and Digital Production Grant Program
Program Contact Mr. Jeremy Meckler, Data and Communications Manager
Program Phone 651-224-9431
Program Email [email protected]
Year Program Founded 0
Description of Program The Jerome Foundation offers production grants of up to $30,000 to individual film, video and digital production artists who reside within the five boroughs of New York City. These grants support specific projects in experimental, narrative, animation, and documentary genres. Only production and postproduction expenses (not pre-production, marketing or distribution costs) are supported. Additionally, the Programs do not support installations (which are subsidized in other Foundation programs), projects connected to formal studies or degree programs, or commercial, industrial, or informational work.
All programs at the Jerome Foundation support emerging artists whose work shows promise of excellence. These artists will most often be in the early stages of their careers and will not have had the support needed to achieve major recognition for their work. This program, however, does not support students or people with little to no background as principal creators of film, video, or digital media. Factors used to assess whether or not an applicant is emerging include production record/history, exhibition record, awards, grants, peer recognition, career stage, and critical response to the work.
Conditions/Public Service Requirements •Artists provided with support through this program must draw their grant funds within 18 months of notification of the grant. Production must also begin within the same 18-month timeframe. Exceptions to this policy, such as personal emergencies, must be approved by Foundation staff.
• GRANTEES MAY NOT SUBSTITUTE A DIFFERENT PROJECT FOR THE FILM OR VIDEO FOR WHICH A GRANT WAS RECEIVED; doing so may result in the Foundation recalling the grant. Any major changes to the nature or scope of the project must be approved by the Foundation.
• Grant recipients are required to submit annual progress reports for every year in which Jerome Foundation funds are used to support the project. Upon completion of the project, a final financial and narrative report and DVD or digital copy of the project must be submitted to the Foundation. Grantees who do not submit final reports are ineligible to apply for additional support from the Jerome Foundation until the report has been submitted.
• Grants are considered taxable income. Grantees must provide a social security number to the Foundation and will receive a 1099 for any year in which grant funds are received. All grantees are listed in the Jerome Foundation's annual tax return, which is a public document and is posted on the Foundation's website.
Award Website http://www.jeromefdn.org/apply/mn-nyc-film-video

Where does the program take place?
Does this program primarily support the creation of new work? Yes
Support or Services Provided as part of the Program
    Description of Support or Services
    Amount Awarded by this Program (if an award) 10000.00 - 30000.00

    Related Arts
    CategoryDisciplineSecondaryTertiary
    Media ArtsFilmDirector
    Media ArtsVideo/DigitalDirector
    Residency
    StateCityCountyNeigborhood
    New YorkNew YorkAnyAny
    Gender No Requirement
    Age 18 and older
    Can Previous Awardees Re-apply? Yes W/ Restrictions
    Ethnicity
    • No Requirement
    Career Point
    • Emerging
    Special Population
    • No Requirement
    Other Restrictions • Artists apply as individuals, or as two-person teams with equal responsibility as co-directors, to the Foundation. This program does not accept fiscal sponsors.
    • Applicants must live in the five boroughs of New York City at the time of application and have lived in that location at least one year prior to the application deadline.
    • Applicants must be individual emerging filmmakers. This program is not open to organizations. Emerging filmmakers show significant potential; have some evidence of professional achievement but not a substantial record of accomplishment; and are recognized as emerging artists by other artists, curators, producers, critics, and arts administrators. If you need more information on eligibility, please consult www.jeromefdn.org or contact Foundation staff.
    • Applicants must have total creative control of the projects for which support is requested. The applicant is usually identified as the Director and may wear other hats, such as producer, writer, editor, etc. Producers, editors, crew people and writers (who are not in creative control of the project) are not eligible to apply.
    • Applicants who have received a grant in the past must have completed the supported project and filed a final report in order to be eligible for another grant.
    • Students in K-12 educational programs are not eligible for Jerome Foundation support. In general, individuals enrolled in undergraduate and graduate degree programs are not eligible, with one exception. If an artist enrolls in an undergraduate or graduate degree program or takes classes while maintaining a current and active professional practice of creating and presenting work to the public, she/he is eligible.

    Total Number of Applicants (annually) 0
    Total Number of Recipients (annually) 0
    Total Number of Awards (annually) 0
    Total Amount Awarded by this Program (annually) $0

    Procedure Open Application
    Contact Requirements You must apply to the programs using the online system.
    Informational workshops are offered by Jerome Foundation staff to answer questions and assist applicants in the preparation of their proposals. Attendance at one of these workshops is encouraged for applicants who wish to receive detailed information about the program or ask specific questions about their projects. Informational workshops will be held in New York City the first week of August. Please check the News section on the website for more specific dates and locations.
    Material/Process Online Application Form
    Project Description
    Project Budget
    Fundraising plan (unless total budget is under $30,000)
    Lead artist resume, as well as resume/s of others involved in the creative development of the project - Resumes must include dates and clear indications of what the applicant’s role is on each specific film, video or digital project.
    Artist Statement
    Work samples - Panelists do not visit websites, view additional materials, or consider samples that exceed limits of time and/or do not meet format requirement.
    Applicants should download the Film, Video, and Digital Production Sample Applications Booklet available online at https://www.jeromefdn.org/apply/mn-nycfilm-video for helpful program information, samples of successful proposals and budgets from past applicants.
    Application Fee $0

    Exact Deadline
    Deadline2
    Deadline3
    Deadline4
    Approximate Deadline September
    Rolling Deadline No
    Ideal Contact Month for New Application and Guidelines

    Selection Process/Criteria For the purpose of thoughtful review, the Foundation convenes a Film and Video Panel three times each year in New York City. The panel is composed of artists, curators and other specialists within the New York City Film and video community. The Foundation aims for diversity in opinion and training, and replaces one panel member per year for the purpose of rotating points of view. The panel recommends to the Foundation projects that reflect great potential. The Foundation's Board of Directors makes all final decisions on grant awards.
    Notification Process Applicants will be notified of decisions no later than December 31. Letters to all applicants are sent within two weeks of the Board meeting. Please do not contact the Foundation to inquire about the status of an application unless you have not heard by the published notification deadline.

    Are awardees required to submit a Final Report? True
    Awardee's Public Service Requirement? •Artists provided with support through this program must draw their grant funds within 18 months of notification of the grant. Production must also begin within the same 18-month timeframe. Exceptions to this policy, such as personal emergencies, must be approved by Foundation staff.
    • GRANTEES MAY NOT SUBSTITUTE A DIFFERENT PROJECT FOR THE FILM OR VIDEO FOR WHICH A GRANT WAS RECEIVED; doing so may result in the Foundation recalling the grant. Any major changes to the nature or scope of the project must be approved by the Foundation.
    • Grant recipients are required to submit annual progress reports for every year in which Jerome Foundation funds are used to support the project. Upon completion of the project, a final financial and narrative report and DVD or digital copy of the project must be submitted to the Foundation. Grantees who do not submit final reports are ineligible to apply for additional support from the Jerome Foundation until the report has been submitted.
    • Grants are considered taxable income. Grantees must provide a social security number to the Foundation and will receive a 1099 for any year in which grant funds are received. All grantees are listed in the Jerome Foundation's annual tax return, which is a public document and is posted on the Foundation's website.