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More and more, filmmakers need financing and support to tell the stories that can open eyes and minds, humanize tough issues and show us what’s really going on in the world. A new generation of "engaged" funders and investors recognize that powerful documentaries can help advance social causes. Some policy watchers and advocates believe that films are a "must" for getting people involved in change efforts.
So why do some funder/maker/advocate relationships thrive, while others have decidedly mixed results?
That's the question that sparked The Prenups. Informed by dozens of candid, anonymous interviews and Active Voice's 10+ years of experience as an intermediary, these questions, ideas and observations are designed to help all parties forge more productive relationships and avoid many of the common obstacles that hold projects back. The result? Better communication, clearer roles and more time to focus on making powerful media to help solve the world's problems.
Monday, September 14, 2009Alyce Myatt, Grantmakers in Film + Electronic Media (GFEM) Alyce Myatt is the executive director of Grantmakers in Film + Electronic Media (GFEM), a membership organization of funders. She previously worked as a consultant to independent media organizations and the philanthropic community. Clients included the Center for Digital Democracy, the Council on Foundations, Free Speech TV, the National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture, Emerson College, TVE Brasil, the Heinz Endowments, and the Annie E. Casey and Skillman Foundations. Pri ... Read full post |
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To jumpstart the Prenups conversation, Active Voice has invited a handful of highly respected organizations that serve filmmakers, grantmakers and nonprofits to weigh in on the issues and help improve these guidelines.
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This "working" site features highlights from the downloadable Prenups Guide. The interactive features are short-term so speak now or forever hold your peace!
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING:
Our research shows that clear communication of goals and strategy is critically important to grantees and funders. The Prenups could really lay the groundwork to enable clearer and more consistent communication over the course of a relationship.
- Kevin Bolduc, Vice President - Assessment Tools, The Center for Effective Philanthropy
There's nothing more effective than a good story to seed a social change movement. The Prenups will provide tools to enable funders to support the creation of media that can deepen the impact of diverse initiatives.
- Wendy Levy, Director of Creative Programming, Bay Area Video Coalition
There’s a lot of confusion and expectations on the part of both filmmakers and funders when making films. The Prenups provide a way to discuss the many issues that surface as these relationships evolve. And they give some great examples about what those relationships might look like.
- Jack Walsh, Co-Director, The National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture
What you’re doing is important and should be of great use to many people. There’s a worn saying in philanthropy that execution trumps strategy. This is especially true with media – too many good ideas and promising projects end up on the cutting room floor because of poor communications. Hopefully the Prenups will help change that.
- Adam Coyne, Director of Public Affairs, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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