Grant Writing: A Two-Part Workshop with Tracie Holder

DOC NYC PRO presents a two-part intensive workshop on grant funding for documentary filmmakers. In two 90-minute sessions, this workshop offers filmmakers an introduction to successful grant funding, including best practices for creating proposals for documentary funders, from government agencies to foundations to private philanthropists. 

Taught by seasoned producer, grant writer and grant panelist Tracie Holder–who has raised millions in grant funding for her own and others’ projects–this workshop provides a short overview that will help you put your best foot forward with potential funders, including: 

• the key components of a successful grant proposal

• how to convey ideas visually

• how to strike a balance between the big, broad brushstroke ideas behind your project and the small details that make your project come alive on the page

• the common mistakes filmmakers make when submitting proposals–and how to avoid them

• how to use the grant writing process as the first step in your creative process

Tickets are $59 and include both 90-minute sessions ($45 for IFC members).

All registrants may participate in the live sessions which will not be recorded (and thus this event won’t provide a transcript). Tickets are non-refundable.

Workshop participants also have the option to sign-up for individual 45-minute consultations with Tracie Holder for an additional $125 fee. The number of consultations are limited to 25 and available on a first-come, first-served basis. To register, please email industry@docnyc.net after you have purchased your ticket with your order number and request for consultation. Tracie will follow up to schedule an appointment.

If you have questions about registration, please email ticketing@docnyc.net. For questions about accommodations and accessibility, including requests for CART services or live ASL interpretation, please email accessibility@docnyc.net.

DOC NYC PRO is co-presented by: