Fiscal Sponsorship for Film Projects

What Fiscal Sponsorship Is

Fiscal sponsorship for film gives your project legal access to nonprofit funding infrastructure. Under a fiscal sponsor, your film can accept tax-deductible donations, apply for grants restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations, and present to donors and funders with the legitimacy that independent projects typically can't access on their own.

Without it, you're locked out of a significant portion of available film funding — including foundation grants, institutional donors, and individual donors who require a tax deduction before they commit.

Most filmmakers don't lack a compelling project. They lack the structure to receive what funders are willing to give.

Film fiscal sponsorship through New Hollywood changes that.

Why New Hollywood

and Why Your Film May Need It

What Fiscal Sponsorship Through New Hollywood Provides

Tax-Deductible Donation Eligibility

Donors to your film can deduct contributions, removing one of the most common barriers to individual giving.

Grant Access

Many of the most competitive film grants require nonprofit status. Fiscal sponsorship makes your project eligible for the entire category.

Nonprofit sponsorship for film that doesn't require you to form or run your own organization. No incorporation. No IRS filings.

Nonprofit Structure Without the Overhead

Sponsorship Access

Funding Guidance

We help you identify opportunities your project qualifies for and how to approach them — matched by stage, subject, and budget.

Legitimacy With Funders

Fiscal sponsorship signals to grants panels, foundations, and individual donors that your project operates within a structured, accountable framework.

Ongoing Support

As your project moves through development and production, your sponsorship status supports your funding at every stage.

Projects Operating Within Our Network

These are film projects in development and production currently supported through New Hollywood:

Narrative Drama · Festival-Credentialed Filmmaker

Vision

Directed by a filmmaker with established festival credits, Vision brings a track record of execution and a story built for serious audiences. Currently pursuing funding to move into full production.

With a concept that crosses cultural lines and a built-in audience interest, Sasaeng is positioned for both domestic grants and international co-production funding. Fiscal sponsorship opens the U.S. funding doors first.

Regional Production · Community-Driven

Psychological Thriller · International Cultural Appeal

Vision brings an experienced director and a story built for serious audiences. Fiscal sponsorship positions the project for foundation grants and individual donor campaigns — the funding tier that matches its ambition.

Local Talent

Sasaeng

Active Network

Three Steps to Access Film Funding

The Process

Submit a short application about your project: where it is in development, what you're making, and what funding you're looking for.

01

Apply

Our team reviews every application. We look at project stage, storytelling intent, and realistic funding fit. This isn't automated.

02

We Review

If your project qualifies, you get direct access to curated film grants, funding guidance, and a clear path forward. No vague next steps.

03

Access + Next Steps

This Is Built for Independent Filmmakers

New Hollywood works with:

Eligibility

• Independent narrative filmmakers — shorts, features, mid-length
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• Documentary creators — personal, investigative, social impact
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• First-time and experienced directors — what matters is the project, not your IMDb page
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• U.S.-based productions — we work within U.S. funding infrastructure