Submit Your Film
We are looking for projects that tell strong, cinematic stories, explore the urgent issues and questions of our time, and have a clear point of view and artistic vision.
Impact Partners has slowed down for the holidays and in preparation for Sundance Film Festival. LOI submissions are now closed and will reopen Friday, January 31st. If you have already submitted your application, we will do our best to send you a response during this closure period.
150+ Films Supported
Submission Details
We invest in 8-12 projects a year, and review projects year-round on a rolling basis. If you are working on a feature-length documentary and are looking for funding, we welcome you to submit a Letter of Inquiry.
LOIs should fit on one page and be around 500 words. Please review the LOI guidelines for our general and development funds before submission.
Our team will do our best to respond to your LOI in 2-4 weeks. If you are invited to submit a full proposal, we will follow up with you directly with next steps.
If you have any questions about the LOI or our submissions process or are unsure which fund to apply to, please refer to the FAQ below. For other questions, please Contact Us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I apply for Development Financing or Production Financing?
Development Financing is for projects that are early on in the filmmaking process. You should apply if you have started developing a documentary feature, and you are looking for seed funding for early production. You can apply for support for any facet of development, including preliminary shoots, cutting a trailer or reel, conducting archival research, or casting characters.
You should apply for Production Financing if your project is in production or post-production. You must have footage available to share in order to apply. If your project is not selected for Development Financing, you are welcome to reapply for Production Financing further on in production.
You can see the LOI guidelines for both funds above.
Do you support fiction films?
No. Unfortunately, we do not support fiction films, only documentaries.
Do you support short films?
No. We only support feature length documentaries. We do not have a minimum length, but generally consider films that are going to be at least 50 minutes long.
Do you support series?
No. We currently only support feature length documentaries.
Do you accept international films?
Yes! We welcome films from filmmakers around the world.
Do you accept submissions from first time filmmakers?
Absolutely. We accept submissions from filmmakers at any stage in their career. Many IP films were directed by first-time filmmakers.
What stage should my film be in to be considered?
We support films in all stages of production, and you are welcome to submit a Letter of Inquiry at any stage. If you are applying for Production Financing and are invited to submit a full proposal we will require a video sample. If you are applying for Development Financing a video sample or trailer is not required.
When is the deadline for the LOI?
We do not have a deadline. We accept LOIs year-round on a rolling basis, and review projects as they come in.
What is the average amount that IP commits to a project?
Our funding range varies widely depending on the individual film and the funding already in place. Past support has ranged from $30,000 – $1,500,000. On average, the amount that we invest in a film is between $100,000 and $300,000.
How long will it take for you to review my film?
Once you submit a LOI, we will get back to you in 2-4 weeks with next steps. If you are invited to submit a full proposal it will take 6-8 weeks for us to review the submission. We may ask for additional materials at any point.
Can you look at my trailer and let me know if I should apply?
Unfortunately, no. Since we receive a large number of inquiries, we can only screen your material if we have invited you to submit a full proposal.