How much funding does The Russo Brothers Italian American Film Forum Grant provide?

The Russo Brothers Italian American Film Forum Grant provides $7,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for The Russo Brothers Italian American Film Forum Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for The Russo Brothers Italian American Film Forum Grant?

Eligible applicants: Students and emerging filmmakers.

The Russo Brothers Italian American Film Forum Grant

Q: How often is The Russo Brothers Italian American Film Forum Grant offered?

The Russo Brothers Italian American Film Forum Grant runs on an annual cycle.

Italian Sons and Daughters of America Cultural Heritage Foundati

Foundation Annual Grants for Arts

Funding Amount

$7,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “New cycles may occur annually (check website for current year deadlines)”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Students and emerging filmmakers

Other requirements

Open to people of all nationalities and backgrounds
Italian American culture has touched many in profound ways

Overview

Funder: Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA) and National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), in partnership with Joe and Anthony Russo

Geographic Scope: Open to applicants worldwide

Program Status: Active as of 2017; current status unknown

Focus Areas:

Films exploring the Italian American experience
Documentary, narrative, fiction, and nonfiction formats all acceptable
Content should illuminate some aspect of the Italian American experience

Eligibility:

Open to people of all nationalities and backgrounds
Italian American culture has touched many in profound ways
Students and emerging filmmakers

Selection Criteria:

Promise of film's premise
How it relates to the Italian American experience
Creative potential of the filmmakers

Obligations:

Recipients must deliver completed film within outlined application description
Film must be submitted by final due date
Failure to complete or delivery of unrelated film results in full fund revocation and disqualification
NIAF and ISDA reserve right to display films on websites and screen at events

Contact Information:

NIAF Director of Programs: Gabriella Mileti at gmileti@niaf.org
ISDA: (412) 261-3550 or info@orderisda.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Visit Application Portal: CLICK HERE to apply
Submit Application: Complete all required application pages
Film Submission: Submit completed film by deadline
Selection & Notification: Applicants notified of selection status
Finalist Announcement: Selected finalists invited to NIAF Gala

Timeline (2017 cycle)

February 1, 2017: Application opens
March 15, 2017, 11:59 p.m. PT: Submission deadline
May 1, 2017: All applicants notified
September 1, 2017, 11:59 p.m. PT: Film submission deadline
October 15, 2017: Finalists notified and invited to NIAF Gala
November 4, 2017: Winning film announced at NIAF Gala

Required Materials

Film proposal describing premise and vision
Outline of how film relates to Italian American experience
Details on film format (documentary/narrative/fiction/nonfiction)

Notes

Applicants whose submissions are not selected are encouraged to reapply next year
New cycles may occur annually (check website for current year deadlines)

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