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How to Make a Video for Non-Profits: 34 Tips and Examples to Help You Create Better Films

02.21.13 @ 7:37PM Tags : filmmaking, nonprofit, video

Many of you reading this site might want to work in feature films at some point, and even if you have, that doesn’t mean it’s the only creative game in town. There is plenty of work out there in the form of non-profit videos, many of which can be rewarding personally (of course, you may also only be interested working in the realm of non-fiction). While it might look like making a documentary on the surface, there are plenty of key differences between the two forms. Sebastian Lindstrom, from What Took You So Long?, sent over this video that takes you inside the non-profit video, and gives some pointers and examples to help you make the best film possible. More »

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YouTube to Award $10,000 Grants to Nonprofits That Produce the Best Videos

02.21.11 @ 9:19AM Tags : awards, nonprofit, youtube

As part of its Nonprofit Program, YouTube will be awarding grants to nonprofit organizations that have produced videos in the past year. Grants will be awarded for the Best Small, Medium, and Large Organization Videos, and there is a grant for the Best Thrifty Video as well (a video made for less than $500). The winning videos will also be featured on the YouTube homepage (a privilege for which for-profit corporations pay a lot more than $10k). Here’s the video announcement: More »