As an independent environmental filmmaker, I need to understand The Redford Center's support for film projects. Can you detail their grant program's scope, explain how their fiscal sponsorship works, and summarize their core philosophy on environmental storytelling that guides their project selection?
Navigate to 'redfordcenter.org'. From the 'Work' dropdown, navigate to the 'Redford Center Grants' page and identify the program's scope. From the 'Work' dropdown, navigate to the 'Fiscal Sponsorship' page and understand its mechanism. From the 'Work' dropdown, navigate to the 'Climate Storytelling' (or 'Environmental Storytelling') page and identify their guiding philosophy. Synthesize the gathered information to answer the prompt.
State that Redford Center Grants are exclusively for independent environmental documentaries, have supported 60 projects, and awarded $2 million in funding. Explain that Fiscal Sponsorship allows filmmakers to solicit tax-deductible donations through The Redford Center's 501(c)(3) status, with the center providing fund management and promotional support. Describe how their Environmental Storytelling philosophy guides project selection by emphasizing shifting narratives, countering misinformation, deepening understanding, and inspiring action to embrace solutions.