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Varsity Cinema: Creating Experiences, Preserving History

Explore the Varsity Theater's story about their restoration and historic preservation in downtown Iowa.

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March 31, 2023
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Iowa Screenwriters Grant

The Iowa Screenwriters Grant provides support to Iowa’s screenwriters to help advance their artistic practices and elevate the screenwriting industry in Iowa.

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Greenlight Grant

Greenlight Grants support Iowa filmmakers for film and media projects that can take them to the next level in their career and add to Iowa's creative ecosystem.

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Permits & Resources

Permits are not required for filming in Iowa, but to get started, work with Iowa public facilities and agencies for any authorizations.

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Iowa Certified Film Festivals Grant

Certified Film Festivals are eligible to apply for an annual grant that provides flexible programmatic support for film festival activities.

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ScreenIowa Network

Produce Iowa brings a new curated network of distribution partners and venues in Iowa who welcome bringing Iowa films to their big screens.

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SNAFF Film Festival www.burlingtoncapitoltheater.org
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