How to work with PIP
Message from the Founders
In November 2023 we launched PIP Media, a 501C3 non-profit film and television production studio set up to create content that elevates the human consciousness with audiences of all ages, ethnicities, and genders, all over the world.
After realizing over 600 hours of award-winning film and television content which is globally distributed through major studios, leading network stations, and global streaming platforms, we are at a place in our career that enables us to produce hand-selected projects that can initiate real change.
With the launch of the PIP Media production studio, we envision producing scripted and non-scripted content that entertains, educates, and elevates the audience, celebrating authentic voices, soothing visuals, and mind-opening stories.
Additionally, we enjoy sharing our industry experience with emerging and expanding professionals and therefore launched educational programs that provide comprehensive guidance and hands-on tools in the development, finance, production, and distribution of film and television content.
Crafting Impactful Narratives for Lasting Transformation
Perfection In Progress
How PIP Works - for Filmmakers and for Donors
PIP Media, a non-profit 501(c)(3) film production studio, is committed to crafting content that elevates human consciousness, driven by the overarching mission of implementing enduring societal change.
Support Our Mission
At “Perfection in Progress Media (PIP)” our mission is to support, produce, and fund exceptional film and television projects that serve as powerful catalysts for positive change. By promoting uplifting stories that educate, elevate, and illuminate the human (and animal) experience, we aim to both inform and transform hearts and minds worldwide. Our non-profit organization operates as a fiscal sponsor to worthy projects and is dedicated to fostering a diverse range of creative film and TV endeavors that promote empathy, social consciousness, and environmental awareness. Through collaborations with visionary filmmakers and storytellers, we aspire to create a platform where impactful storytelling becomes the driving force for a brighter and more compassionate future.
Fiscal Sponsor
As a fiscal sponsor, PIP can perform many different administrative functions on behalf of the sponsored production entity or program, including taking on the responsibility of receiving and administering charitable contributions on behalf of the sponsored organization. PIP charges a modest administrative fee for donations received for PIP-approved projects. Funds donated to PIP without a specific designated project are placed in a general fund that helps pay for the development of PIP-worthy projects and educational outreach. Maintaining oversight of the donated funds is a requirement of any PIP fiscal sponsor arrangement.
PIP will consider a wide range of potential films and projects, including those that have already raised partial funding or need project completion funding.
Benefits to Donors
Corporations and individuals can employ tax benefits while supporting worthy projects and programs that reflect their core values and/or the mission of the given foundation. Charitable organizations are sometimes obligated by law to give away five percent of their holdings every year and typically, the IRS requires the money to go to nonprofits organized under 501(c)(3) guidelines. PIP Media is registered to be a valid beneficiary of such contributions.
Individuals with varying philanthropic goals, from celebrity social entrepreneurs to institutional foundations, can benefit from a fiscal sponsorship of PIP projects.
PIP facilitates collaborations by providing an immediate, reputable vehicle for different constituencies—from individuals donating online to private foundations to government entities—to contribute funds.
PIP provides infrastructure and expertise including financial management, compliance, disbursement of funds, grants management, and reporting.
Choose PIP as your fiscal sponsor to amplify your impact and enhance your philanthropic legacy.
Join us in catalyzing change and innovation through strategic collaboration.
Benefits for Filmmakers
PIP provides an opportunity for projects that might typically find a difficult path to greenlight through traditional studios, networks, and streaming services. Our team works with film and television projects in all stages of production, including supporting filmmakers through the crucial phases of distribution, outreach, and engagement.
Our sponsored projects have access to our board and staff, who have decades of experience in film and television production. We also have experienced legal and accounting advisers should we need to call on them. We have the expertise to take on projects of any size, and importantly, our policies and procedures are specifically designed to be filmmaker-friendly and responsive to production timelines.
As fiscal sponsors of your project, PIP will not take any ownership of your work, nor will we infringe on your creative control, or copyright, or prevent you from future sales or profit from your project. PIP seeks to be as non-intrusive and supportive as possible in monitoring projects.
Project Submission Guidelines:
To be considered for fiscal sponsorship with PIP, we require the following items to be submitted to us.
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Project Overview: Provide the project's title, a logline, and a concise paragraph outlining the story. Describe the main characters, plot elements, and key elements of the narrative.
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Significance: Explain the project's importance, cultural context, and your qualifications to address the topic. Highlight timely relevance when appropriate.
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Artistic Vision: Outline your creative vision for the project's visual style. Mention innovative elements and technologies, if applicable, and how they impact viewer engagement.
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Project Status & Timeline: Detail the current project stage and expected timeline to completion. Cover creative and production milestones, post-production, and potential release dates.
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Distribution & Marketing: Describe distribution plans, including festival, theatrical, and community screenings. Highlight any broadcast and distribution strategies.
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Target Audience: Define the projected audience, particularly underserved groups. Explain how you propose to reach and address the needs of this audience.
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Key Creatives: Provide brief bios of producer(s), director(s), producer(s), cinematographer, and editor. Include credits and their roles. List any attached advisers/consultants.
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Fundraising Strategy: Outline the plan to secure necessary funds outside of PIP for project completion. Be specific and transparent.
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Comprehensive Budget: Present a detailed budget covering all project phases, including notes for unusual expenses. Specify budget totals and ensure alignment with the project phase.
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Statement of Public Benefit: Explain how the project benefits the public through educational or artistic value. Describe the project's goals in this context.
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Funding Progress: List funding sources and amounts raised to date. Differentiate secured and potential sources. Note any pending applications.
Example:
Source Amount Status
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Foundation A $x Secured
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Private Investment $x Secured
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Foundation B $x Applied
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Broadcast License $x In Negotiation
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Crowdfunding Campaign $x In Process
Ensure your submission adheres to these requirements so that PIP can make a comprehensive and informed review. Incomplete submissions will cause delays and may be denied. Most applications will be reviewed within 2-4 weeks. Prepare accordingly to meet grant application deadlines. Expect direct communication during the review process. A decision notification will be sent via email. Email: PerfectionInProgressMedia@gmail.com