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  1. NAPT Announces 2012 Open Call for Media Makers

    January 4, 2012

    Native American Public Telecommunications, Inc. (NAPT) announced a March 16 deadline for proposals from media makers. With funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), the NAPT Public Media Content Fund will award support to video projects with significant Native involvement — particularly projects that profile Native American

  2. Live Chat on ITVS's International Call

    December 2, 2011

    ITVS International Call 2012's deadline is Friday, December 9, 2011. On Monday, December 5 at 6am PT — core members of our ITVS International team will answer your questions about the call in a live chat on BTB. The discussion is open to ask any question — no topic is too big or too small — regarding International Call, ITVS, what we're looking for, the process,

  3. Filmmaker Notes from Orientation, Summer 2011

    August 1, 2011

    Filmmaker Brad Lichtenstein attended ITVS’s latest producers orientation for Open Call funding and was kind enough to share his notes.  We're producers. We're used to 13-hour days, right? Actually, I heard nary a complaint. Instead, what I heard was praise and genuine joy for an opportunity to be with fellow filmmakers in an atmosphere of celebration

  4. Funding Deadline: Open Call Applications Due July 29

    July 15, 2011

    The deadline for ITVS's biggest funding opportunity, Open Call, is in two weeks on Friday, July 29. Last month, we announced our new digital application process, but it's worth reiterating some main points to help you on your way. Read on... 1. Read the How To Apply page. Some requirements have changed, particularly regarding previous work samples and the

  5. Open Call Funding Application Goes Digital

    June 15, 2011

    As ITVS moves into its 20th year, the organization's largest funding initiative, Open Call, is making the switch to digital. Starting this summer, all materials must be submitted online, including video. What are the benefits of doing this? • Faster and more streamlined communication with ITVS staff. • Ability to track the progress of your project