Projects We Sponsor

  • Documentary feature & short films

  • Narrative feature & short films

  • Multi-media projects with film or video as a primary component of the work

  • Projects must align to our nonprofit mission. Find it here.

  • Reel Hope gives priority to projects that have a solid plan to utilize the fiscal sponsorship program for all or a portion of the project budget. We work with projects that plan to raise $50,000 or more via fiscal sponsorship.

Fees

  • No Application Fee

  • Minimal admin fee structure:

    7% on funds raised $1 to $99,999

    6% on funds raised $100,000 to $199,999

    5% on funds raised $200,000 to completion of project

  • Online donations incur processing fees for each transaction. This fee is passed on from the credit card processor and is not a Reel Hope fee.

Eligibility

  • Project must represent a social issue/social justice/cause based topic.

  • The applicant must be a producer and/or director of the project, must hold artistic, budgetary, and editorial control, and must own the copyright of the proposed project.

  • The project may be in any stage of development, production, post production or distribution.

  • Projects must be seeking funding from individual, foundation, government or corporate sources that give only to nonprofit organizations with IRS tax-exempt status.

  • Crowdfunding campaigns to be combined with fiscal sponsorship are also eligible.

  • Applicant does not need to live in the United States or be a U.S. citizen to apply for fiscal sponsorship. If you are located outside of the US please contact tamlin@hopegiversga.org to discuss how we can work with you.

Project Review Criteria

Elements we look for in a project we will sponsor:

  • Project tells a compelling story

  • Project director and/or team are experienced and capable of completing the project

  • Audience is identified with a realistic plan for reaching and engaging that audience

  • Project has a realistic and well-planned fundraising strategy for using fiscal sponsorship, fundraising outside of the fiscal sponsorship program, and a reasonable chance of raising sufficient funds to complete the project

  • Budget is industry standard and realistic

Project Approval

Upon approval of your project the following will be requested. Further information and instructions will be included in follow-up correspondence tailored to your project’s unique needs.

  • Sign Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement stating that you will:

    • Keep track of all expenses connected with the project

    • Spend donated funds on project expenses included in the budget approved by Hope Givers

    • Comply with all funder reporting requirements, on time, as per the funder’s schedule

  • Provide a signed W9 form

  • Provide film assets to create a donation page for your film.

  • We will set up a welcome Zoom session with our team and your team.

  • Bi-annual Zoom sessions with Reel Hope and your team to ensure your project is meeting its goals and deliverable dates.