Out Proud Organization of Filmmakers
We are a 501c3 Non-Profit Production Company
The Organization as a Production Company Corporation
There are three levels of production. We use our leverage as a 501c3 tax exempt production company. We support all filmmakers in our community while we create important motion pictures for all. We operate as OUT PROUD FILMS.
LGBTQ+ Community Support
Level Three is the stage where we earn our non-profit status as we create content to benefit to the LGBTQ community. At this level, we produce award winning short films, videos, documentaries and PSA’s for other non-profit organizations in the LGBTQ community. We do this as volunteers.
Education, Training, and Advertising
At Level Two, we concentrate on training, promoting, and funding our rising stars in the LGBTQ+ spectrum with marketplace quality Music Videos, Corporate Training Videos, Social Media promotions and Television Commercials. We will charge a fee and most positions in this division are paid. We can utilize trainees and other discounts to offer below market rates for LGBTQ owned businesses yet deliver a superior product.
Feature Films
Level One is where each of our dream projects has a shot at getting made. Feature length Narrative or Documentary that tell the LGBTQ+ stories, promote LGBTQ+ characters in TV and Film, and promote our Directors, writers, composers, actors and all the creators who make movies work. Most positions in this division are fully paid contracted obligations or employee positions. These Feature Films can be of any genre if they meet the criteria of the BY LAWS which state broadly:
1. The relief of the poor or underprivileged in the LGBTQ+ community.
2. The advancement of education or science with regards to understanding the LGBTQ+ people.
3. The elimination of prejudice and discrimination against all LGBTQ+ persons.
4. The defense of human and civil rights for LGBTQ+ people locally and across the globe.
5. The strengthening of the bonds of the LGBTQ+ community.
Any good screenwriter can tell you that all good films have a principled theme or moral argument threaded throughout. So don’t think this means your film has to be LGBTQ+ preachy, stereotype Gay love story or have a high moral lesson for humanity.
The Organization as a Membership Corporation
Apprentice
Junior Member
Junior Member
This entry level is good for Film Students, Acting Students, or members of the community that want to learn about the Film Industry. They may work on projects as PA’s, Actors, Extras, and may advance through the ranks.
Junior Member
Junior Member
Junior Member
A qualified candidate can enter at this level if been a PA, Grip, AC, Electrics, or other non-Key production person in film or television. This is a way to step up their career through our mentorship program. They may hold paid positions in Level 1 and 2 projects.
Senior Member
Founding Member
Founding Member
A very qualified individual may enter at this level by recommendation of a Founding Member or Board Member. This level of membership is qualified to be paid a negotiated rate for Projects in Level 2 or 1. These folks hold the Key Positions in Production. Best of all, Senior Members can pitch Level 1 projects to the board.
Founding Member
Founding Member
Founding Member
I. Those who worked on the original filing of the corporation, as well as all who join in the months of January through March of 2024 are considered Founding Members. Although this group is granted status, no one will be placed above their level of experience on any project.
Membership-Based Corporation Voting Rights
Level Three
Level Three
Level Three
Any project at this level can be pitched to the board of directors by members with Junior, Senior or Founding status. If the board accepts, they will form a development committee of three members with Junior, Senior or Founding status. If there are competing projects for time and resources, each committee will prepare a detailed budg
Any project at this level can be pitched to the board of directors by members with Junior, Senior or Founding status. If the board accepts, they will form a development committee of three members with Junior, Senior or Founding status. If there are competing projects for time and resources, each committee will prepare a detailed budget, schedule, permits, locations and any additional material created for the pitch deck. A vote will be taken from members of the corporation with Junior level status and above. The board of directors and founding members have the final green light vote.
Level Two
Level Three
Level Three
Any project at this level can be pitched to the board of directors by members with Senior or Founding status. If the board excepts, they will form a development committee of Four members with Senior or Founding status. If there are competing projects for time and resources, a vote will be taken from those with Senior or Founding stat
Any project at this level can be pitched to the board of directors by members with Senior or Founding status. If the board excepts, they will form a development committee of Four members with Senior or Founding status. If there are competing projects for time and resources, a vote will be taken from those with Senior or Founding status. The board of directors and founding members will have the final green light vote.
Level One
Level Three
Level One
Members with Senior and Founding status will form development committees of four or more. Projects at this level will be pitched to the board of directors with a complete budget, pitch deck, schedule and business plan created by the development teams. If there are competing projects for time and resources, the Founding members and the board of directors will have the final greenlight vote.