http://www.studentfilmmakers.com/magazine/SF2008_September.pdf />
Interesting question. There happens to be an article, chock full of tips, about this subject in the September '08 Edition of StudentFilmmakers Magazine. It's called:
7 Sources of Money for Your Short Films and Videos
Fundraising Suggestions and Tips for Student Films
BELOW IS A LINK TO THE PDF FOR THAT ISSUE
http://www.studentfilmmakers.com/magazine/SF2008_September.pdf />