As an indie production house, VM Productions creates movies, that as the definition states is outside of the major film studio system. The independent nature of indie film, allows for both aspiring and established filmmakers, push the limits of the art of cinema. While this is all well and good, independent studios don’t have the resources that the major studios have, nevertheless independent movies can quickly transition from the film festival circuit into your local theatres, thanks to the publicity associated with major festivals like Sundance, LA, or Cannes. The …show more content…
The grant proposal incorporated teaming up with Debbie Hockey, and the other team members to create a unified voice and image for our production company, within the non-profit sector. Furthermore, the grant proposal is in practice, a template, allowing it to be easily edited down to requirements, or modified towards the companies or individuals who are potential matches. After 5-6 drafts and edits, we created a proposal that both Vitaly Sumin, and Carole Dean, approved. Together, the grant proposal, our letter of official sponsorship, and our brochure serve as a Donor relations kit, similar to what a museum or theatre would present. Along with prior experience in the field, our informational material is easily accessible. The two best indicators of potential donations are as follows: the proximity to the area of impact (ours is the greater los Angeles area) and similarities in areas of interest. Barnes and Nobles for example, would donate to a library, as opposed to establishing fair-trade practices for coffee