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Indie Grants

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PROTECT THE KING

EXCERPT FROM JUNE 1 INDIE FILM DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
Pointers on Indie Grants Submission

STORY STRUCTURE

EXCERPT FROM JUNE 1 INDIE FILM DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
Pointers on Indie Grants Submission

DO THE WORK

EXCERPT FROM JUNE 1 INDIE FILM DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
Pointers on Indie Grants Submission

RESOLUTION

EXCERPT FROM JUNE 1 INDIE FILM DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
Pointers on Indie Grants Submission

HOW ARE PROJECTS SELECTED

EXCERPT FROM JUNE 1 INDIE FILM DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
Pointers on Indie Grants Submission

INDIE GRANTS PROMO
SAD STEVE

A newly single man struggles to find precious alone time after a recent break-up.

Written and directed by Eric Shanks
Cinematography by John David Reynolds
Produced by Ed Tilden and John David Reynolds
Starring Cate Freedman (Teachers), Alex Staggs, Eliot Schwartz, Alex Digiacinto

THE FINAL ADVENTURE OF JOHN & ELEANOR GREENE

John and Eleanor Greene have been married for 50 years. When John dies before their golden anniversary trip to Charleston, Eleanor bravely decides to honor their half-century of life together and takes the trip alone. The magical city beckoning the adventure of their lifetime.

Directed by Maria White and Matthew Mebane
Written by Matthew Aughtry
Cinematography by Russell Carpenter, ASC ("Titanic," "Ant-Man")
Starring Ann Owens Pierce

PILGRIMS

16-year-old Terry Webber struggles to navigate a new reality after a tragedy involving his girlfriend. Set in the Greenville, SC, punk scene of the 1980's.

WHISTLER'S MOTHER
THE EDGE OF THE WOODS (trailer)

THE EDGE OF THE WOODS (trailer)
University of South Carolina Indie Grants Short

Written and directed by Grainger David
Starring Kiernan Shipka (Mad Men, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), Maria Dizza (Vox Lux, 13 Reasons Why), Sean Bridgers (Room, Deadwood)

DIRTY SILVERWARE

In this dark, whimsical fantasy, a man travels deep into the forest to stop a creature from creating cursed silverware that brings unhappiness to the world. 

Written & Directed by Steve Daniels

WE CAN'T HELP YOU

After making a careless mistake, a young man is forced to carry out a difficult task to rectify his actions…and keep his life.

Directed by Alan Scott Neal and Brad Land
Written by Brad Land
Produced by Michelle Boley and Taylor Kowalski

supine: a dream

A woman’s dream, where shadowy figures chase her through a barren city and perform a strange underground ritual.

Conceived & Created by Lyon Hill

ISLE OF PALMS

A young man is sent on a sun-washed quest to track down the mysterious molly dealer Hugo Bereft.

Directed by John Barnhardt
Written by Joe Worthen

GONE AWAY

A visual folk tale.  Daddy's gone away, and the well's gone strange.  After a mysterious tragedy, three children in the backwoods of South Carolina must learn to survive as the world around them begins to shift.

Written by Elizabeth Thomas
Directed by John David Reynolds

INDIE GRANTS CLIP REEL

Showcasing clips from recent Indie Grants projects. 2018 Funding Cycle now open. Applications due June 29, 2018. Visit indiegrants.org/indie-grants for application and more info.

2020 Indie Grants Submissions Info Session

Indie Grants Producer Brad Jayne and recent Indie Grants filmmakers Jacob Cleveland and Matthew Sefick talk about the program, the submission process, and answer questions from an audience of submitters.

PETER J. FOX WEBINAR: INDIE GRANTS & SHORT FILM SCREENWRITING

Video excerpt from Peter J. Fox's BECOMING A BETTER SCREENWRITER workshop.  In this segment, Peter talks about short film screenwriting and how to make your Indie Grants script and application as strong as possible.

INFO SESSION ON INDIE GRANTS

Webinar on the INDIE GRANTS, including selection and production process.  With INDIE GRANTS Producer Brad Jayne and recent INDIE GRANTS filmmakers.

UPS AND DOWNS - 2021 YOUNG FILMMAKERS PROJECT WINNER
WINNER WINNER - 2020 YOUNG FILMMAKERS PROJECT WINNER
WITNESS PROTECTION - 2020 YOUNG FILMMAKERS PROJECT WINNER
SOCIETY - 2017 YOUNG FILMMAKERS PROJECT

 

THE LAST DOUGHNUT - 2017 YOUNG FILMMAKERS PROJECT WINNER
2020 Young Filmmakers Virtual Film Festival

Check out a recording of this special event, where the Top 12 finalists films were screened with Q&A from each high school filmmaker, and the winners were announced.

'PRODUCERS OVERVIEW' Webinar and Q&A Recording

With Kip Konwiser. From Nov. 7, 2020, ‘DEVELOPMENT INSIDERS’ training workshop.

Trailer for THE DEBUTANTE HUNTERS

In the Lowcountry of South Carolina a group of true Southern belles reveal their more rugged side, providing a glimpse into what drives them to hunt in the wild.

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL AUDIENCE-AWARD WINNER

Check out the whole film here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-debutante-hunters/id643853383

Directed by Maria White Mebane
Produced by Maria White Mebane and Kristy Olsen Cuthbert

LAST NIGHT AT THE ELLINGTON

A man reflects on his last night working at a movie theater...the night it was robbed.

Written and Directed by Geoffrey Gunn

THE SEA OF STORIES (2016 Young Filmmakers Project)

by Azure Allen
Conway, SC

FIRST PLACE in 2016 South Carolina Young Filmmakers Project

ART IMITATING LIFE (2016 Young Filmmakers Project)

by Aaron Viazanko
Lexington, SC

SECOND PLACE in 2016 South Carolina Young Filmmakers Project

RUPERT FLANNEGAN'S SCIENCE SHENANIGANS (2016 Young Filmmakers Project)

by Ann Bailey
Summerville, SC

THIRD PLACE in 2016 South Carolina Young Filmmakers Project

HIGH HEELS & HOODOO

Tiffany seems like your typical blond bimbo, but underneath all that plastic surgery lies nerves of steel.  She’s so determined to get what she wants that she pursues her grandmother into the spirit world, with the help of a Gullah root doctor.

Directed by Brian Rish
Written by Jocelyn Rish

PENCIL POINT

A dialogue between animation and original music performed by a 25 piece orchestra.  Two artists working alone, a musician and a painter, meet by chance. And their connection inspires.

Conceived and Directed by Ayala Asherov Kalus
Music by Ayala Asherov Kalus

TOOGOODOO

After a despondent man has lost his way, he's coerced by old friends to partake in a weekend fishing trip.  There he finds himself on an unexpected journey. 

Written & Directed by Lee Waldrep

SCATTERED CITY

In Charleston, a private detective tries to track down a missing person from Hurricane Katrina.  Except some people, including the missing person, don’t want him to succeed.

Written & Directed by William Aughtry and Nathan Willis
Produced by Monica D'Onofrio, William Aughtry, and Nathan Willis

PROTECT THE KING
STORY STRUCTURE
DO THE WORK
RESOLUTION
HOW ARE PROJECTS SELECTED
INDIE GRANTS PROMO
SAD STEVE
THE FINAL ADVENTURE OF JOHN & ELEANOR GREENE
PILGRIMS
WHISTLER'S MOTHER
THE EDGE OF THE WOODS (trailer)
DIRTY SILVERWARE
WE CAN'T HELP YOU
supine: a dream
ISLE OF PALMS
GONE AWAY
INDIE GRANTS CLIP REEL
2020 Indie Grants Submissions Info Session
PETER J. FOX WEBINAR:  INDIE GRANTS & SHORT FILM SCREENWRITING
INFO SESSION ON INDIE GRANTS
UPS AND DOWNS - 2021 YOUNG FILMMAKERS PROJECT WINNER
WINNER WINNER - 2020 YOUNG FILMMAKERS PROJECT WINNER
WITNESS PROTECTION - 2020 YOUNG FILMMAKERS PROJECT WINNER
SOCIETY - 2017 YOUNG FILMMAKERS PROJECT
THE LAST DOUGHNUT - 2017 YOUNG FILMMAKERS PROJECT WINNER
2020 Young Filmmakers Virtual Film Festival
'PRODUCERS OVERVIEW' Webinar and Q&A Recording
Trailer for THE DEBUTANTE HUNTERS
LAST NIGHT AT THE ELLINGTON
THE SEA OF STORIES (2016 Young Filmmakers Project)
ART IMITATING LIFE (2016 Young Filmmakers Project)
RUPERT FLANNEGAN'S SCIENCE SHENANIGANS (2016 Young Filmmakers Project)
HIGH HEELS & HOODOO
PENCIL POINT
TOOGOODOO
SCATTERED CITY

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