Who is eligible to apply?

  • Citizens of any country EXCEPT the U.S., residing in any country EXCEPT the U.S.
  • Dual foreign/U.S. citizens are eligible if they do not reside in the U.S.
  • American citizens may only participate as co-applicants in a true co-production relationship with a non-U.S. primary applicant.
  • “Independent producers.” This means that the individual applicants a) own the copyright of their production; b) have artistic, budgetary, and editorial control of their project and; c) are NOT regularly employed as producers/directors by a public or commercial broadcast entity or film studio, including public access stations. Staff persons who are not producers/directors are allowed to apply.
  • Persons age 18 or older
  • Persons with previous film or television production experience in a principal role (director, co-director, producer, co-producer)

Who is not eligible to apply?

  • Individuals who do not meet ITVS’s definition of an “independent producer”
  • Students
  • Current signatories of ITVS production contracts who have not completed delivery or previously funded producers who are not up to date with reporting requirements.
  • Organizations such as universities, foundations and nonprofit media organizations
  • Production managers, writers, assistants, supporting crew members

COMMON QUESTIONS

Am I required to have a certain amount of producing experience to apply to ITVS?

Yes. The applicant and/or co-applicant must have some previous film or television production experience in a principal production role: producer, co-producer, director, or co-director. You may be asked to submit a previously completed work in its entirety.

I’m an American filmmaker with an international program. Can I apply for funding through International Call?

No. U.S. filmmakers should apply to ITVS domestic initiatives: Open Call and LINCS. Only non-U.S. producers are eligible as primary applicants for International Call. Dual foreign/U.S. citizens are eligible if they do not reside in the U.S. However, U.S. producers are eligible to work on International Call projects as co-producers, co-directors, or as part of the production team. If a non-U.S. person is the primary applicant, a U.S. person can be a co-applicant.

I am not a U.S. citizen, but I live in the U.S. Do I qualify for International Call?

No. International Call is only for filmmakers based outside the U.S. If you are a legal U.S. resident, you may qualify for ITVS domestic initiatives: Open Call and LINCS.

Questions?

If you have questions about International Call, email cynthia_kane@itvs.org or call 415-356-8383 x445.