Independent Media Artists don’t have to stand alone – We’re in it for you. Are you in too?
Independent Media Network is a 501 (c) 3 private nonprofit membership corporation, founded in 1988. IMN’s mission is to assist media artists in funding and distribution of projects created for the public good. As a fiscal sponsor, IMN’s nonprofit status enables the movement of resources from funders and donors to projects, activities, ideas, and organizations that share our mission but otherwise would not be able to receive tax-exempt donations for their projects.
Non-profit tax-exempt status is required by many foundations, corporations and government agencies in order to be eligible for funding since many do not accept application proposals from individuals. Additionally, 501(c)3 status allows IMN members to receive charitable deductible contributions from individuals—a major incentive for individuals considering making a donation to your project.
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Past Projects
Past projects have included the prize-winning documentaries “Promise Not to Tell” about a child sexual abuse case. Promise Not to Tell was shown on the prestigious PBS series POV. “Tales of the Rails” , which documents the stories behind the driving of the Golden Spike at Promontory Point, Utah was shown on regional PBS stations and is often used in K-12 schools in American History courses. “My Canyonlands,” produced and directed by Chris Simons, focused on the history and effects of the tourist industry on Utah life through a portrait of the legendary backcountry tour operator, river runner, Kent Frost. Film Festival projects sponsored include the Bicknell International Film Festival, which continues to show off-beat films in Bicknell, Utah and Saturday Cinema At The Avalon Theatre, Grand Junction, Colorado.
If you have a project you would like to discuss with us please use the contact form below. Our response time is within 48 hours.
Current Projects
Independent Media Network acts as a fiscal sponsor for media artists seeking funding from corporate or foundation sponsors.
Citizen Rocky is currently in post-production, with five episodes currently available in Season 1. Produced by Gavry Monroe Productions, LLC, the feature-length documentary follows former Salt Lake City Mayor and 2012 Justice Party Presidential Candidate Rocky Anderson as he seeks environmental justice, social justice and economic justice. $80,000 cash funded; $200,000 in-kind funded.
This prelude “Spring 2007” is a promo for the feature-length documentary/series about Rocky’s history of fighting the good fight, standing up – when most people prefer to stand by.
