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LEF Moving Image Fund 10th Anniversary

The LEF Moving Image Fund was launched in 2001, to support New England-based independent filmmakers. The decision to create a fund devoted to one discipline-independent media, and documentaries specifically-was a departure for the LEF Foundation. Prior to this, we had supported the contemporary arts more broadly in New England. But we saw an opportunity to support a community of artists whose work was underfunded and under-recognized, despite New England's reputation as a center for documentary nationally, and to make a real difference with our funding.

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News & Announcements

LEF is pleased to be supporting fellowships for New England-based filmmakers again at the 2012 Flaherty Film Seminar. Details on Flaherty and how to apply for a fellowship can be found here

The DocYard returns to the Brattle Theatre for a fourth season on January 23, kicking off with a special screening of Space Coast (1979) by Ross McElwee and Michel Negroponte. Season passes are available via Kickstarter

The Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline for production and post-production requests is Friday, January 27th. Click here for more information about what materials to include and don't forget to contact Program Manager Sara Archambault if you are thinking about submitting!

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