Produce Iowa

03/01/2024

Produce Iowa social channels now fall under the Iowa Arts & Culture page. Follow their page for all information and inspiration on the film industry and promotion of vibrant communities across Iowa! 🎬

Iowa Economic Development Authority

05/31/2023

What a great idea! If you're looking for something to do with your father on Father's Day, take him to Cinema Fairfield to see Scott Siepker's Greenlight Grant project.

05/25/2023

Call for filmmakers! The Iowa Department of Human Rights’ Office of Native American Affairs is seeking cost proposals for the following two new video projects:

1) A land and first people acknowledgement for Iowa
2) A video to bring awareness and increase understanding of the upcoming acknowledgement of the 100th anniversary of citizenship for Native Americans in the United States

Apply SOON, the deadline is May 30!
You can find more details and apply on the calendar event on our website:
https://iowaculture.gov/calendar/call-artists-videos-iowa-dhr-office-native-american-affairs

05/24/2023

ONE WEEK LEFT! Submit to season 8 of The Film Lounge now!

Apply before June 1 to have your short film (2-20 minutes) considered for an episode of our television series. If selected, you’ll be a part of the statewide broadcast on Iowa PBS and receive a check for $500 from the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs.

Apply now:
https://iowaculture.gov/media/film-lounge

05/11/2023

The call for submissions for season 8 of The Film Lounge is open! Apply before June 1 to have your short film (2-20 minutes) considered for an episode of our television series. If selected, you’ll be a part of the statewide broadcast on Iowa PBS and receive a check for $500 from the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs.

Apply now:
https://iowaculture.gov/media/film-lounge

Iowa Arts Council Iowa PBS

"The Film Lounge" is a television series that showcases short, independent films by Iowa artists. Each one-hour episode includes a collection of short films (2-20 minutes in length) that represent a range of artistic forms, including documentary, animated and experimental work. The episodes also fea...

04/25/2023

At this year’s Iowa Fine Arts Education Summit, we’ll have a special guest to represent the world of filmmaking. Fresh Films from the Quad Cities will be hosting a breakout session in which teachers can learn about standards and curriculums that will bring filmmaking, video production, and multimedia skills into the K-12 classroom.
This year's summit will be held at the FFA Enrichment Center on the campus of Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny. It is presented in partnership with the Iowa Alliance for Arts Education.
LEARN MORE at https://iowaculture.gov/arts/get-involved/iowa-fine-arts-education-summit
Des Moines Area Community College Iowa Alliance for Arts Education Fresh-Films

04/20/2023

Next week, join us at the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival in Dubuque, Iowa. The festival runs from April 26-30 and will include film screenings, workshops, Q&As, networking, and more. Jump into Iowa’s largest film festival while tickets are still available!
Julien Dubuque International Film Festival
https://julienfilmfest.com/

04/11/2023

This weekend, celebrate visionary artist and UIowa MFA alum Elizabeth Catlett's birthday at FilmScene with the premiere and encore screening of Standing Strong: Elizabeth Catlett, directed by Iowa Filmmaker and Greenlight Grant recipient Kevin Kelley. Stick around after each screening for a post-show discussion with the filmmaking team and other experts, including Melanie Herzog, author of Elizabeth Catlett: In the Image of the People and Elizabeth Catlett: An American Artist in Mexico.
FilmScene
https://tickets.icfilmscene.org/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=781435~4635cd47-f165-4de0-b43c-56acafd02482&

04/07/2023

The Greenlight Grant starts at $10,000 and goes up to $50,000, with only a 50% cash match needed. The deadline is coming up on May 1st, just around the corner! Whether your project is a proof of concept, sizzle reel, web series, documentary, or feature film… Submit today and get your film made for a cinema screen.
Not sure how to apply for a grant? We have free resources on our website to help.
Visit: https://iowaculture.gov/media/grants/greenlight-grant

03/28/2023

If you’re an artist in Iowa, you might have skills that are needed on our film sets. Whether you’re a costume designer, set decorator, or sculptor, we can use you! Register in Produce Iowa’s free Production Directory with your film-relevant skills today and get discovered by producers.
Register at https://ia.reel-scout.com/crew_login.aspx

03/27/2023

Keep an eye on our calendar for upcoming submission deadlines to Iowa film festivals. See our NEW “Call for Films” filter and send your movies out on time! The Snake Alley Festival of Film, Alternating Currents, Interrobang, and Iowa Independent Film Festival all have deadlines coming up at the end of this month.
Snake Alley Festival of Film Interrobang Film Festival Iowa Independent Film Festival Alternating Currents
https://iowaculture.gov/calendar