Any advice on choosing and working with a fiscal sponsor?
We prefer an organization that has a review process and will exercise some project oversight. Independents may apply through organizations that offer fiscal administration of projects. We’ve worked with Film Arts Foundation (San Francisco); Bay Area Video Coalition (San Francisco); International Documentary Assn. (L.A.); 911 Media Arts Center (Seattle); Northwest Film Center (Portland). The sponsor reviews the proposal and budget, and satisfies itself that the project is well thought out, has good film ideas, and is feasible within budget. These above organizations seem to be the most careful in doing the needed review.
