looking for funding to produce a film on jesus second coming.how to go abt ?
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You already have the answer. "The funding is expected from the generous Christian community."  Make it official.  Write grant requests.  Contact foundations and churches.  Search Amazon.com for fundraising books.  Try contacting the creators of some other independent spiritual movies and ask them for help is coming up with a plan.
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I found a few links to websites offering grants to Christian or non-profit institutions. The catch is that most of these groups give grants to churches and charities to spend on providing food and services to the community, not to spend on building their own churches. And of course, government grants are completely out of the question, as that is illegal.\n\nYou might try hitting up a Christian advocacy group for a small donation by claiming to be heading up a grassroots campaign for something they're interested in. Or maybe you can talk some megachurch into sponsoring or adopting you if you're in a disadvantaged area. For the most part, however, churchgoers will contribute money to make their own churches bigger but aren't interested in building churches for people who have already been converted to Christianity. Move your church to Pakistan and they might consider!\n\nBest of luck.
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IT IS STRAIGHT UP BUTT-F time!  You are but another instance where government has slammed heavy foot down on to another Commons's neck!  You see, it is a bit different with you.  But had you not been discovered to be faulty with your anger management, you may not have other wise posted this question: You'd be uncovered threat lurking in the shadows.  Tight money seems to be your present problem because now, for whatever reason/s, you seek that helpful counseling in order to become sensible and grabbing in that answer you see out lurking out there in the mist of the void, some plausible solution/s such as they might or probably will bring an increase in your self-order and the secondary gains of better reputation immense.  Alas, the church based holy-F'n cure is gonna require you knee-knock a tad and show up with expected tithing fees for buying gas for minister's plane and Lincoln, and the mental-health crew sets their fun card game aside for picking up their Re ports' Pad, the AGENCY/AGENCIES (Require you bring your own Vasiline), the stigma you sense is the results of that two-pound sledge hammer smashing your toe tops.  Correspond with me and I'll hook you up within yourself and we'll make those connections and changes expedient or we'll quit the project.  I'm more than qualified to assist you and seek no money since I have enough of it and time.  If you are for real for getting the tools to help improve yourself via making essential mental changes then we shall conclude within the span of ten lengthily exchanges where only truth will be considered important.  Spell checker does not like performing on these longer mentions, so kindly correct this un-edited spelling.  Have a nice day.
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Go to info@AFCI.org.  This is the Association of Film Commissioners International.  This site will get you to a film office near you.  Don't listen to all those people trying to sell you something.  If you have your own head shots then you don't need to spend more money with anyone.  You're talking about being an extra-not a principle.  There are many people who would like to separate you from your money!  Check with your film office.  Most extras do NOT have to belong to any union or organization.  Just remember this-it only looks glamorous.  It is alot of waiting around and being bored.  The good thing is that on most films that have a nice budget they have good food!
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Not sure about grants or loans, but you need to check with charitable organizations through your church.  There are many mission fields out there that will even help raise the money and come help build it as well.  You will have to contact these church's mission fields to find out how available they are.  I recommend contacting the Methodist and Baptist church's.
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Consult your pastor would be the best thing I could recommend.
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well, first off, if its like every other crappy scary movie that has come out then just dont bother, for example the grudge, buut if your really persistent find a film school, or a film company in your area, pitch your i.d. , if they like it they can loan you money , more then likely they wont even talk to you but you never know, if they do some how loan you the money then youll have to sale the vid and pay them back, i would suggest doing alot of films before trying to step up, it's alot more complex then it seems
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Well, there are a few different scenarios that you could do.\n\n1) Hire a literary agent and focus all of your business through him.  Sell it under a pen name (non de plume for you adroit types).\n\n2) Look into doing the movie yourself (independent filmmakers are becoming increasingly popular)\n\n3) Use the good ole world wide web to your advantage.\n\nHowever, you should know that screenplays/scripts, etc. are difficult to sell.  First it has to be good.  Next, once the buyer gets ahold of it, it will probably be changed by a team of writers.\n\nAnd in more wicked cases, the company/person may just offer a cheaper price for the "concept" of the idea and then hire writers to do that.\n\nHence, maybe investing in an agent might be the best way to go.  They would know the in's and out's better than some poor souls randomly answering questions on Yahoo!
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There are plenty of places to get funding. I am no expert, but I have provided some links below. They should be good places to start. Good luck.
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try browsing kiva on line.  it is a website that helps underprivileged workers in other countries obtain loans-and YOU help.  You loan the money after you pick a profile (you can loan as little as $25) and the money is paid back to you over time w/out interest. \n\nOf course, even better you can just donate to kiva participants as well.\nvoice of martyrs is also a good organ. to give to, they help persecuted Christians all over the world. "remember those that are in chains"\nYou could also support a child: Christian children's fund, feed the children (did you know there are starving kids here in America?) \n\nWe can all do something...I'm glad it's on your mind.\nBless you!!\n\nP.S. i posted a question about kiva a day or two ago and the girl who answered listed another website that's good too...you might check it out.\nWe can Be a Blessing every day
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The united way won't give you any money but they will direct you to entities that do help. Start with them and good luck. Some Churches have been know to help.
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You could try selling it through panther productions , or start your own site  to sell your documentary .
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I would suggest looking at colleges that have a good film program!  The only person that I know of that broke into the film industry from nothing beforehand, is Quentin Tarantino.  He was a video store clerk before Reservoir Dogs put him on the map!  Its best to go to school and learn what you need to learn, and then work your way up the ladder!   For the mostpart, producers typically are the people that finance the film, so unless you are mega rich, thats not something that you are going to be able to just jump in and do.  Best of luck, if you make it big, cast me in one of your movies.  :)
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You might want to see about getting it copywrited as a first step. After that, I don't know. I guess get to googling and find out how to get it turned into a movie or something.
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A good place to look is 'Shooting People'. They have a network of filmmakers, writers etc. and you can get in touch with directors who might be interested in your screenplay. Also try triggerstreet, (owned by Kevin Spacey) it's worth seeing what other writers etc. think of your screemplay and it gets it out there. Also you could try contacting film schools. First time directors are always looking for good screenplays and its a good way to get started.
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I'm assuming you mean grants or scholarships? Because getting loans (Stafford, Perkins..) is pretty easy (although I'd recommend it only as a last resort, considering that you're not exactly heading into a high-paying field.  You don't want to get stuck with years of paying back loans!) A few possible resources:  1) the business office or financial aid office at the school/seminary you're intending to enroll in. 2) your denominational office (whoever's in charge of ordination, licensing, etc.) 3) your local congregation--ask your pastor, your parish council, and/or put an ad in the church's bulletin or newsletter.  You could ask your local church to sponsor you.  If you are currently a pastor of a church, you might check into the Lilly Foundation's program to help fund sabaticals for pastors.  I was at a conference last year where they were practically begging pastors to apply.  Good luck with your search.
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You can contact various local companies and offer advertising for them in exchange for sponsorship.\nYou can contact local Homeschool groups and see if they would be willing to participate or know resources/have ideas.\nIf it is a NON-Competetive youth group you can occassionally get a non-denominational church to sponsor it.\nParents can often be excellent resources. Sometimes they will have the right connections in a company to get the ball rolling.\nTry to do fund raisers with the youth.\nContact your chamber of commerce and extention services. You will often find resources here.\n\nThere are *many* ways to get financial assistance in starting/running a youth group... but few will be willing to particiapte w/o security that you are doing something legitimate. If you can get in with a league or some other organization that is already established, you will have MUCH more success. \n\n***Be meticulous in your record keeping.***