About the TFI New Media Fund

About the TFI New Media Fund

SUBMISSIONS ARE CLOSED

About

The TFI New Media Fund provides funding and support to non-fiction, social issue media projects which go beyond traditional screens – integrating film with content across media platforms, from video games and mobile apps to social networks and interactive websites. We’re looking for projects that activate audiences around issues of contemporary social justice and equality around the world and demonstrate the power of cross-platform storytelling and dynamic audience engagement.

Funding

Four to eight non-fiction projects will be accepted, each receiving $50,000 to $100,000 in funding. The projects must present a non-fiction story focused on social issues and include an integrated cross-platform or new media component designed to engage and activate audiences in imaginative ways. The fund will include peer support and expert mentorship for producers. Producers from the U.S. and internationally are invited to apply.

Project Funded in 2011:

18 Days in Egypt

The Tillman Story Interactive Edition

Map Your World

The Interrupters

Afghan Lives

Dadaab Stories

Submissions

Submissions open January 9, 2012 and close March 6, 2012. Fund recipients will be announced in the Summer of 2012.

Contact

For more information about the TFI New Media Fund, please visit our Rules and Regulations and FAQs, or contact us at newmediafund@tribecafilminstitute.org or 212.274.8080 x26.

Posted by Opeyemi Olukemi
3 Jan 2012
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Mon Feb 14 11:56:52 PST 2011

Angela Alston said:

Hi-- It would be helpful if you'd add the closing deadline to this info. Thanks for offering this kind of support--it's exactly what filmmakers need in this increasingly DIY world of distribution. cheers, Angela

Tue Feb 15 10:59:03 PST 2011

Stephen E. Dinehart said:

This is a fantastic opportunity for transmedia storytellers to wield their storytelling powers and encourage discourse that can actually make tomorrow's world a better place to be. Thanks to Gamasutra editors for bringing it to my attention.

Fri Feb 18 12:23:49 PST 2011

Ingrid Kopp said:

Angela, The closing deadline for submissions will be May 25th, 2011.

Fri Feb 18 16:06:34 PST 2011

said:

Why aren't fiction projects included? Can they not meet your goals as strongly as non-fiction?

Wed Mar 09 10:20:42 PST 2011

Amber said:

fyi...

Sun Mar 13 01:51:36 PST 2011

colbert gwain said:

Good idea, Why not think of also supporting film festivals

Sun Mar 13 15:52:32 PDT 2011

ED Glass said:

This is a wonderful opportunity - using nonfiction media to promote a creative and artistic interpretation of social issues is a very effective way of communicating to audiences that might not otherwise ever notice. Ford did not accept the bailout and is not resting on its laurels - a real American car company.

Tue Mar 15 07:46:32 PDT 2011

draxtor said:

....about submitting some nice machinima doc to this!

Wed Mar 16 04:22:51 PDT 2011

John Harrington Ndeta said:

Media monitoring in Kenya has been tried and experimented but the media presents one of the most uphill tasks in uniting the over 42 tribes of Kenya with almost every tribe having its own vernacular media outlet. PeaceNet Kenya, Peace building and conflict management organisation in Kenya conducted a media monitoring for vernacular Radio stations in Kenya in the run up 2010 constitutional referendum. The results was the coming up of UWIANO Platform for Peace which sought the involvement of all Kenyans in ensuring a peaceful referendum. One aspect of the UWIANO Platform for Peace that never worked is the collection and uploading of video clips on media outlets be it websites and blogs. This is a component that we wish to take up in the run to the 2012 elections. Kindly consider the supporting us in this not just finacially but also with the expertice as we have our media monitors across the country who can capture picutres and video clips but which needed to have been compiled into a film to teach Kenyans on the need for Peace during before and after electioneering periods. This then could be shared on the NEW media where the Kenyan youth are very alive in the hope that many with be influenced into embracing peaceful coexistence and shun violence. On top of that hate messages, engraining of ethnic stereotypes has been a major challenge with the new media. How good it could be if this is taken up by the TFI to foster a culture of tolerance amongst the Kenyan tribes. We will be sending you our proposal soon. Thanks and God bless TFI.

Fri Mar 25 11:58:56 PDT 2011

JS Laughter said:

I have been all over the web site and do not find actual submission guidelines - -what materials you want to see, format, points to address, how and where to send, etc. Will all this be available starting on April 4? Thank you. This site has ignited our group to some fevered discussion!

Fri Mar 25 12:46:30 PDT 2011

Ingrid Kopp said:

I'm thrilled that this fund has ignited some fevered discussion! Full submission guidelines will be online next week. If you have any questions at all in the meantime please email: newmediafund@tribecafilminstitute.org Ingrid New Media Consultant - TFI New Media Fund

Mon May 16 05:57:00 PDT 2011

Joshua Levin said:

Thanks for creating this innovative approach to funding social documentaries. With social media tools, soc docs can now educate the public throughout the film-making process, not just when the film releases. But that can take time and resources, and it is great that you are supporting this trend.

Mon May 23 19:45:03 PDT 2011

Janine Saunders said:

Is the deadline day off May 25th (12am) or 11:59pm May 25th? Curious if we can submit on May 25th. Thanks!

Tue May 24 13:39:36 PDT 2011

Ingrid Kopp said:

The deadline is 11.59pm EDT (NYC time) on Wednesday, May 25th. Looking forward to seeing all your applications!

Wed Jan 25 18:57:42 PST 2012

Kathi Papaleo said:

Have a degree in Sociology. Glad to know this type of funding is out there. Hope I get the chance to apply one day.

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