'Filmanthropy' Coming to a Theater Near You
Thanks to an influx of money from wealthy philanthropists, there are now more film documentaries in the pipeline for release in cinemas or on pay-television channels than ever before, the Financial Times reports. The popularity of nonfiction films has increased significantly in recent years, as evidenced by the success of filmmakers such as Michael Moore (Bowling for Columbine, Sicko) and Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me). At the same time, more money is being poured into the medium than ever before by philanthropists such as Internet entrepreneur Ted Leonsis and eBay co-founder Jeff Skoll, whose production company, Participant Media, was responsible for Al Gore's global warming call-to-action An Inconvenient Truth. Investing money in films with strong social messages has even spawned a new term: filmanthropy. Read the article»
Recent Arts News from Philanthropy News Digest
Cincinnati Arts Groups to Share $30 Million Bequest
Six Cincinnati arts organizations, including the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and Music Hall, will receive gifts from the estate of local arts patron Patricia Corbett....
Posted: 5/06/08
Court Rules That Montana Museum Board Failed in Its Duties
According to the court, the board had not spent enough money to give a good start to the Charles M. Bair Family Museum and breached its fiduciary duties by closing the museum in 2002....
Posted: 5/01/08
Harvard Receives $100 Million From David Rockefeller for Undergraduate Programs
The largest gift from an alumnus in Harvard's history will increase learning opportunities dramatically for Harvard undergraduates through international experiences and participation in the arts....
Posted: 4/28/08
Franklin Institute Receives $1 Million From Pew Charitable Trusts
The grant will support the institute's campaign to renovate Franklin Hall, for which the institute has also received $1 million from the city of Philadelphia and $1.5 million in federal funding....
Posted: 4/26/08
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Funding Opportunities
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies Invites Award Nominations
Awards will be given to organizations, public servants, and individuals working to make the arts accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities and older adults....
Deadline: 6/30/08
Lifetime Networks Invites Entries for Every Woman's Film Competition
Winners will receive up to $5,000, plus exposure on the Lifetime Movie Network and a trip to Los Angeles in recognition of their short films....
Deadline: 7/08/08
VSA arts Invites Entries From Young Artists With Disabilities for Green Light Awards
Awards of up to $20,000 will be given to disabled American artists between the ages of 16 and 25 in recognition of artwork they have created within the past three years; this year the program also welcomes entries of sculpture and time-based media....
Deadline: 7/11/08
Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Accepting Applications for Annual Fellowship
Grants will be awarded to advanced professional scholars and artists in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean who have exhibited creative ability in the arts....
Deadlines: 9/15/08 (United States and Canada); 12/01/08 (Latin America and Caribbean)
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