Vermont Production Collective

What Vermont Production Collective does

Vermont Production Collective (VPC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2021 and headquartered in Montpelier, Vermont, that supports established and aspiring film and media professionals working in the state. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected programs: (1) a Fiscal Sponsorship program that administers tax-deductible donations and grants for sponsored Vermont film and media projects, charging a 7% admin fee on funds up to $250,000 and 5% above that threshold; (2) the Vermont Screenplay Incubator, an 8-month development program supporting six Vermont-based screenwriters per cohort via bi-monthly virtual sessions and a culminating pitch event, with a $15 application fee and $800 program fee; (3) Impact Grants, a $50,000 economic impact pilot program funding five to seven Vermont-specific film projects at up to $10,000 each, underwritten by the Koopman Fund of Vermont Community Foundation; (4) Film in Vermont (filminvt.com), a searchable statewide database for cast, crew, locations, and productions; and (5) VPC Presents, a fall 2026 film tour program screening Vermont-made cinema at local theaters with ticket sales supporting filmmakers and independent venues. VPC also runs networking events, panels, and screening series in partnership with Green Mountain Film Festival, White River Indie Fest, Made Here Film Festival, The Media Factory, Fair Share Films, Vermont Center for Emerging Technology, and Savoy Theater.

The organization is volunteer-run with a five-person board (President Chad Ervin, Secretary Emma Schlenoff, board members Ben Ayers, Jeanine B. Frost, Vander Gac) and an advisory board of industry veterans with credits on PBS Frontline, Sundance, SXSW, and major Hollywood productions. Revenue derives from fiscal sponsorship admin fees, incubator program fees, individual donations via the GiveLively "Making Flicks in 26" campaign, and grants from the Koopman Fund, Vermont Arts Council, and Greenway Institute. VPC does not publicly disclose financial figures; the organization operates at sub-$100K scale based on disclosed programmatic and staffing indicators. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven — leveraging Instagram, a private Facebook group, a Mailchimp newsletter, festival partnerships, and statewide venue screenings to reach Vermont's creative community. VPC President Chad Ervin testified at the Vermont Statehouse in support of H.434, legislation proposing a Vermont Office of Film and Creative Media.

Name

Vermont Production Collective

Legal name

Vermont Production Collective, Inc.

Website

https://vtproductioncollective.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Vermont Production Collective is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2021 that supports Vermont film and media professionals through fiscal sponsorship, the Screenplay Incubator, Impact Grants, the Film in Vermont database, and statewide screening events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film and Media Nonprofit Support Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211)

SIC

Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Media Arts & Film/Photography Nonprofits (BPAGAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Grant Funding & Public/Nonprofit Financing (MPADAAAO), Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

Keywords

• Fiscal sponsorship services
• Film industry grants
• Screenplay development programs
• Nonprofit media support
• Creative community networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Montpelier

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Fiscal Sponsorship Admin Fees: VPC administers funds for sponsored film and media projects, charging an admin fee of 7% on funds raised up to $250,000, and 5% on funds raised over $250,000. Additional credit card processing fees apply for online donations.
2. Screenplay Incubator Program Fees: The incubator program charges a $15 application fee and $800 per accepted participant. Payment plans are available for those with financial barriers.
3. Donations and Grants: VPC receives tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations, and administers grant programs funded by sponsors such as the Koopman Fund of Vermont Community Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vermont Production Collective provides fiscal sponsorship for film and media projects, administers micro-grants (Impact Grants) to Vermont-based productions, runs the Vermont Screenplay Incubator for emerging screenwriters, and operates the Film in Vermont (FilminVT) resource database. It also produces community-facing programming such as the VPC Presents Film Tour and Vermont Film Showcase, and convenes the Vermont film community through mixers, panels, and networking events.

Product overview

Vermont Production Collective (VPC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2021 that supports film and media professionals in Vermont. Rather than a single unified product, VPC offers a portfolio of interconnected programs: Fiscal Sponsorship enables filmmakers to receive tax-deductible funding; Impact Grants provide direct project funding with economic tracking; the Screenplay Incubator develops Vermont-based screenplays; and Film in Vermont (FilminVT) serves as a statewide crew/location database. Additional offerings include VPC Presents film tours and screening events. These programs work together to facilitate networking, collaboration, mentorships, and educational opportunities for the Vermont creative community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fiscal Sponsorship Program 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsorship for film and media projects, allowing them to receive tax-deductible donations under VPC's nonprofit umbrella. Charges a 7% administrative fee on amounts under $250,000 and 5% on amounts over $250,000.
• Economic Impact Pilot Program (Impact Grants)
• Vermont Screenplay Incubator
• Film in Vermont (FilminVT)
• VPC Presents: Film Tour / Vermont Film Showcase

Quantifiable outcome

• $50,000 in grant funding distributed to 5-7 Vermont film projects per cycle
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Green Mountain Film Festival (GMFF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partnership to celebrate local artists and provide career growth opportunities. VPC sponsors the 'Vermont Shorts' block of films at the festival and presents panels such as the Film Distribution Panel about impact producing.
• The Media FactorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVPC partners with the Media Factory in Burlington for events including Lunafest (supporting female filmmakers), filmmaker meetups, and workshops on getting started in filmmaking.
• White River Indie Fest (WRIF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVPC partners with WRIF for events including a Masterclass on documentary storytelling and filmmaker Q&As.
• Made Here Film Festival (MHFF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVPC hosts the Filmmakers' Reception at the annual Made Here Film Festival and has partnered on film programming.
• Savoy TheatercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal theater in Montpelier hosting VPC Presents screenings including 'Leather Clad' and 'Immigration' documentary program. Venue partner for showcasing Vermont-made films.
• Film in VermontcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative with VPC to launch the statewide Film in Vermont website and Economic Impact Pilot Program. Film in Vermont provides the brand and website infrastructure for tracking film production in the state.
• Vermont Center for Emerging Technology (VCET)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVPC partnered with VCET to produce the Female Founders panel discussion about women in media.
• Fair Share FilmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVPC partners with Fair Share Films to host monthly Chittenden County Filmmakers Meetup for Burlington-area media makers networking.
• Vermont Creative NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVPC President Chad Ervin serves on the Steering Committee. VPC participates in broader Vermont creative community networking and advocacy through this network.
• ORCA MediaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVPC President Chad Ervin serves on the board of directors of this community media station.
• Kellogg-Hubbard LibraryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCentral Vermont venue hosting VPC film screening events and Q&As with local filmmakers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Film Independent: National 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting independent filmmakers through grants, education, labs, and fiscal sponsorship. Most comparable peer in mission, structure, and program mix - VPC operates a state-level version of Film Independent's national model.
• Fractured Atlas: Leading nonprofit fiscal sponsorship organization serving thousands of artists and filmmakers nationwide. Directly comparable to VPC's Fiscal Sponsorship Program, which provides the same tax-deductible donation and grant administration infrastructure at a Vermont scale.
• Center for Independent Documentary: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing fiscal sponsorship, mentoring, and grants to independent documentary makers. Closely aligned with VPC's fiscal-sponsorship-plus-mentorship approach and several sponsored VPC projects are documentaries.
• International Documentary Association: Nonprofit membership organization serving the documentary community with grants, mentorship, and resources. Comparable to VPC's film-community support mission with a documentary specialization that overlaps with several VPC sponsored projects.
• Women in Film & Television International: Nonprofit advancing representation and opportunity for women in film/TV through networking, education, and grants. Comparable mission overlap with VPC's community-building and mentorship programs, particularly VPC's Female Founders panel and Lunafest partnership.
• Filmmakers Collaborative: Nonprofit fiscal sponsorship and production services organization serving independent filmmakers in New England. Directly comparable to VPC's fiscal sponsorship program and a likely alternative for filmmakers choosing between organizations.

Broad incumbents

• Sundance Institute: Major nonprofit with labs, fellowships, and grants supporting independent storytellers. A broader, better-funded incumbent in the same space; comparable in mission but operates at national/international scale with resources far beyond VPC.

Regional players

• New England Film: Regional film resource and networking organization covering New England. Comparable to VPC as a regional film-support entity, though geographically broader; potential partner or competitor for productions choosing between Vermont and other New England states.
• Vermont Arts Council: Statewide nonprofit supporting Vermont artists across disciplines, including grants and advocacy. Comparable peer operating in the same state with overlapping donor and advocate bases; VPC partners with VAC for programming sponsorships.
• Maine Film Center: Maine-based nonprofit supporting film exhibition, education, and production in the state. Closely comparable to VPC as a small-state creative-economy nonprofit operating screening series, education, and filmmaker support in a rural New England market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/vermontproductioncollective
• Instagraminstagram.com/vtproductioncollective

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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