WILLIAM GREAVES FUND
Firelight Media
DEADLINE: May 1, 2021
INFO: Firelight Media invites mid-career nonfiction filmmakers from racially and ethnically underrepresented communities in the United States and filmmakers in Mexico, Brazil, Puerto Rico, and Colombia, with particular interest in those who identify as Indigenous and/or of African descent, to apply for the second year of the William Greaves Fund.
This fund, in its second year, is dedicated to resourcing and supporting talented storytellers with grants ranging up to $40K each to support research and development on a feature-length nonfiction film. The Fund also provides grantees with limited coaching hours, as needed and based on the particular requirements of each project. The international nature of the call reflects Firelight’s commitment to nurturing transnational solidarity among filmmakers and artists.
To address the devastating toll that the pandemic has had on the independent film community, and how unstable work in the industry can be for filmmakers of color in general, moving forward the post-pandemic William Greaves Fund will include a basic care stipend that can be put toward any essential need grantees have, from healthcare and childcare costs to any other necessary resources. Firelight Media recognizes that reliable support like this is fundamental to producing creative work.
This change reflects Firelight’s commitment to ensuring underrepresented communities are actively cultivated, participating in, and influencing the nonfiction space and a broader discourse. Our criteria for selection (see below) reflects our commitment to creative rigor, imagination, ethics and accountability to impacted communities in filmmaking practice.
The application opens closes May 1, 2021 with an anticipated announcement and disbursement in late summer 2021.
We will consider projects that address a range of themes and issues.
We will consider projects with a range of aesthetic approaches (verité, essay, experimental, investigative, personal, historical, etc.).
We will consider projects that are ambitious or narrowly focused.
We will consider submissions from filmmakers based in the U.S., Mexico, Puerto Rico, Colombia, and Brazil.
We value and will consider submissions from filmmakers of all refugee and immigration statuses, recognizing that migration flows are necessitated by the global challenges and forces we seek to overcome.
We take notice when projects are socially relevant, formally innovative, address or engage underrepresented issues or communities, and are accountable to the impacted communities their films represent.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Filmmakers must self-identify as being from a racially and ethnically underrepresented community
Filmmakers must be based (i.e. living and working) in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico, Colombia, and/or Brazil
Must be a mid-career* Director**
Must be for a feature-length documentary film in the pre-production phase
Our starting point is to define a mid-career filmmaker as someone with an established track record or substantial body of nonfiction cinema works, including but not limited to the completion of 2 feature-length documentaries to date and 7-25 years of experience. But given the variable backgrounds filmmakers often have, particularly when facing structural barriers in the industry, we will consider proposals that necessitate a different definition of “mid-career.” We expect a clear articulation of why your career trajectory positions you as mid-career if you do not fit this definition of mid-career.
**Producers applying on behalf of a Director should apply in collaboration with the Director. Please note the funds will go towards the Director and not the Producer. Collectives that apply should note that the majority of their collective should identify as being from a racially and ethnically underrepresented community and should be majority mid-career as per the definition above.
FUNDING CRITERIA + SELECTION:
Projects will be selected through a tiered process: the first round by a panel of peers; the second round through an internal review; and the final round through the review and deliberation of an advisory panel comprised of filmmakers and other industry leaders of color and/or of Indigenous and African descent who work in the U.S. and/or countries from which we are accepting applications.
The selection will be based on the strength of the story, the creative approach, it’s social relevance, the viability of the plan proposed, and the ethics and accountability of the approach (e.g. trauma-informed approach and/or consideration of impacts/benefits for participants and impacted communities and/or hiring practices and/or decisions around rights or distribution, etc.).
http://www.firelightmedia.tv/william-greaves-fund-2
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ACADEMY NICHOLL SCREENWRITING COMPETITION
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
DEADLINE / FEE: May 3, 2021 by 11:59pm PST ($88)
INFO: Each year, the Academy Nicholl screenwriting competition awards up to five $35,000 fellowships to amateur screenwriters. To enter, submit a feature length screenplay and entry fee via the online application when the competition is open for submissions. Fellowship winners are invited to participate in awards week ceremonies and seminars, receive individualized Academy member mentorship and are expected to complete at least one original feature film screenplay during their Fellowship year.
QUALIFICATIONS: Up to five $35,000 fellowships are awarded each year to promising new screenwriters. From the program’s inception in 1986 through 2020, 181 fellowships totaling $4.75 million have been awarded.
FELLOWSHIP OBLIGATIONS:
Up to five fellows in the Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting competition will be invited to participate in awards week ceremonies and seminars in November.
Fellowship recipients will be expected to complete at least one original feature film screenplay during the fellowship year.
Fellowship payments will be made quarterly subject to satisfactory progress of the recipient’s work, as judged by the Academy Nicholl Fellowships Committee.
The Academy reserves the right to grant no awards if, in the opinion of the Academy Nicholl Fellowships Committee, no entry is of sufficient merit.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Original feature film screenplay (no shorter than 70 pages and no longer than 160 pages) in PDF format only
Completed online application form
https://www.oscars.org/nicholl/about
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Disney Launchpad SHORTS INCUBATOR PROGRAM
APPLICATION PERIOD: May 10 - June 11, 2021
INFO: With a focus on building a more inclusive entertainment industry, Disney is looking for experienced writers and directors from underrepresented backgrounds with diverse and varied perspectives, including but certainly not limited to women, people of color, the LGBTQ community, various religious groups, military veterans, people with disabilities and others, to produce a short in the Disney Launchpad: Shorts Incubator program.
As we consider the impact of the global pandemic on our everyday lives, the multifaceted value and importance of “connection” has never been clearer. For Season II of our program, we look to tell stories that explore this theme in surprising and unexpected ways.
In the Launchpad, writers and directors will be paired with Disney creative executives who will serve as mentors. Additionally, with the full support of the studio behind them, they will learn how to creatively collaborate and work effectively with their studio partners.
Select shorts will have the opportunity to live on Disney+ and it is possible that they may be considered for further development for long-form or episodic motion pictures, based on the short’s quality, performance on the platform, future arcs, and other factors, though future development is not guaranteed.
The Launchpad is a twelve (12) month program starting in December of 2021 and will include the following (please note that timeframes and program parameters are subject to change):
Four (4) months of script development and professional development classes, specifically designed to strengthen your professional and storytelling skills.
Bringing the robust curriculum of the American Film Institute (“AFI”) to the Launchpad, classes for the writers and directors will be led primarily by our educational partner, AFI, and held once or twice per week on the Disney studio lot in Burbank, California from 6:30pm - 10pm PT, with one (1) Saturday field trip to the AFI campus in Los Angeles (Please note that depending on the state of the pandemic, classes may be conducted remotely for safety reasons).
A staggered production schedule, which will include: up to eight (8) weeks of pre-production, ten (10) to twelve (12) weeks of principal photography (staggered schedule for all six (6) projects), and up to ten (10) weeks of post-production.
How To ApplyWhen applying, you will need to provide the following:
Essay
One (1) Directing Sample if you are applying as a Director, One (1) Short Film Script if you are applying as a Writer and both if you are applying as a Writer/Director.
Resume
Legal Agreements
One (1) Professional Reference (Optional)
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The Miller / Packan Film Fund
DEADLINE: May 15, 2021, by 11:59pm EST
INFO: The Miller / Packan Film Fund supports documentaries that Educate, Inspire and Enrich. The Fund is financed through the Rogovy Foundation. We believe in the transformational power that comes from enlightening narratives and inspiring characters.
Each year, grants totaling $200,000 are awarded to between eight and twelve filmmakers. The fund operates an open call submission process, and awards are announced bi-annually. Each grant is one-time only and offered in amounts up to $25,000. Due to the large number of submissions, our selection process is highly competitive.
We are pleased to be a CORE documentary funder listed on the IDA’s grant organizations directory.
MISSION: We believe in a more perfect world. The Miller / Packan Documentary Film Fund provides grants to feature-length non-fiction projects that address social issues and inspire others.
Our planet is wonderfully diverse. We support film as an instrument for change, delivering greater knowledge, compassion and awareness. Listening and understanding bring us together.
SUBJECT CATEGORIES / AREAS OF INTEREST:
At the highest level, the Fund’s subject categories are Education, the Environment and Civics. Please review our Ideals and Values for a sense of what types of topics we might support. Grants will be awarded to filmmakers who most closely match our defined areas of interest.
We back a variety of styles that drive a film’s narrative. This might include character-driven storytelling, a fact-based exposé or an informational point-of-view upon a controversial subject.
We look for quality filmmaking comprised of inspiring characters, a fascinating story, a strong visual style, tight editing and generally high production values.
We seek projects that open our eyes through a strong premise, critical thinking, detailed analysis and competing views.
We like investigations into the cost structures of our social institutions, such as healthcare and education. We appreciate the celebration of public heroes and find inspiration through their stories. We favor topics that bring our global community together.
Your success in winning a grant will depend upon how well your film matches up with our mission and the strength of your proposal.
Visit our Film Qualities page for more information on films we wish to support.
SUPPORTED ACTIVITIES / STAGES OF PRODUCTION:
The Fund supports filmmaking in advanced development (up to $15,000), production and post-production stages (up to $25,000).
If your film is in advanced development, you will need to provide a detailed synopsis (or shooting script), along with supporting research and legal clearances to use your material. You will also need to include footage, which helps us understand your project in relation to your vision.
If your film is in production or post-production, we will evaluate your project based upon the application details and progress of your project. You must also submit footage or a rough cut of your project. The more footage submitted, the better we can understand your story and evaluate your proposal.
We do not fund outreach or audience engagement activities. Nor do we fund expenses related to fund-raising, distribution, publicity or marketing.
http://rogovy.org/film-fund/overview/
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2022 Development Track
Sundance Institute
DEADLINE: May 17, 2021
INFO: The development track has one open application that allows your fiction feature work-in-progress screenplay to be considered for the following programs, fellowships, and grants:
Screenwriters Lab (held annually in January)
Screenwriters Intensive (held annually in March)
Sundance Institute Comedy Fellowship
Alfred P. Sloan Commissioning Grant and Fellowship (for projects with scientific and/or technological content)
Our application includes questions to determine your eligibility for each program and fellowship, and you will automatically be considered for all programs and fellowships for which you are eligible. (There is no open application for the Directors Lab, which is typically populated by projects that have been supported through a previous development program.)
For our upcoming Development Track, we've made a commitment to continue and deepen our outreach and support across all underrepresented groups. For this reason, we've decided to discontinue our Asian American and Latinx Fellowships. Please know that this does not indicate a reduced desire to support artists from these communities. Upon deeper examination of our programs through a racial equity lens, we have determined that offering specific fellowships for the same communities every year does not allow us to maximize impact on an equitable basis within the communities most marginalized, and where our annual reporting tells us we have the most room to improve. We will still support Asian American and Latinx artists among a diverse cohort in our Development Track programs, and will continue to make it a priority to identify and amplify voices from all traditionally marginalized communities.
http://www.sundance.org/programs/feature-film/
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NEW VOICES
Humanitas
DEADLINE / FEE: May 17, 2021 ($85)
INFO: NEW VOICES was created with the vision of discovering, developing and launching a new generation of talented writers under the mentorship of Hollywood showrunners and studio partners.
Every year, NEW VOICES selects up to six writers through a rigorous selection process. Candidates are asked to submit a script and participate in personal interviews. Once matched with a mentor, the writers have three months to further develop their script under their mentors’ supervision. After the script is honed, HUMANITAS sends it to a partnering studio or network executive. The winning writers are given recognition at the annual awards ceremony and are awarded with a $7,500 grant.
We are looking for well-written scripts with compelling stories and developed characters. Any genre is accepted as a 30-minute pilot, 60-minute pilot, or feature film screenplay. We accept only one application and script per year. To be eligible a TV writer can have experience up to and including "Executive Story Editor", and feature writers cannot have earned more than $25,000 writing fictional work for film.
TIMELINE:
Announcement of semi-finalists and finalists: August 2021
Annual awards event: September 2021
A SIGNATURE HUMANITAS NEW VOICES STORY MUST:
Challenge us to use our freedom to grow and develop.
Confront us with our individual responsibility.
Examine the consequences of our choices.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
One original 30-minute pilot, 60-minute pilot, or feature film screenplay (name redacted)
Logline
Brief synopsis (1 paragraph)
If you are selected as a Semifinalist, you must prepare:
Letter of interest (1 page, double-spaced)
Resume (no more than 2 pages)
Bio (1 page, double-spaced)
https://www.humanitasprize.org/new-voices
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2021 SCREENPLAY & TELEPLAY COMPETITION
Austin Film Festival
DEADLINES / FEES:
Feature Screenplay: May 21, 2021 ($70)
Short Screenplay & Teleplay: May 21, 2021 ($60)
INFO: Austin Film Festival’s Script Competitions stand a league apart. No velvet ropes, no VIP areas. Join AFF in demystifying the festival experience and instead participating in a one of a kind, world class event.
AFF’s Competitions aren’t just about the winner either! We’re here for you the entire way. Not only do all entrants receive FREE “Reader Comments”, but all entrants receive registration discounts regardless of placement. Attendees of AFF’s world famous Writers Conference get access to over 175 panels, roundtables, pitch sessions, and workshops, covering every nook and cranny of the art, craft, and business of storytelling through film, television, and digital platforms.
However, unlike other screenplay competitions, your experience with AFF doesn’t end after making the first cut. Second Rounders, Semifinalists, and Finalists get larger discounts and have the opportunity to attend exclusive panels, intimate roundtable discussions, script reading workshops, and are afforded special access to industry professionals.
SCRIPT CATEGORIES:
If you would like to submit more than one script, you will need to submit a separate online form, entry fee, and PDF for each.
I - FEATURE SCREENPLAY COMPETITIONS
Drama Feature Screenplay presented by Writers Guild of America, East
The category is open but not limited to feature drama scripts in genres such as historical, western, family, romance, horror, thriller, etc.Comedy Feature Screenplay
The category is open but not limited to feature comedy scripts in genres such as dark comedy, satire, family, animation, slapstick, horror, etc.
II - TELEPLAY COMPETITIONS
Drama Teleplay Pilot
Open to any pilot script written in the one-hour or half-hour format for an original drama television series.Comedy Teleplay Pilot
Open to any pilot script written in the half-hour or one-hour format for an original comedy television series.Drama Teleplay Spec
Open to any spec script for a current drama television show in the one-hour or half-hour format.Comedy Teleplay Spec
Open to any spec script for a current comedy television show in the half-hour or one-hour format.
III - SHORT SCREENPLAY COMPETITION
Open to any narrative short script in all genres 5 to 40 pages in length.
IV - SCRIPTED DIGTIAL SERIES COMPETITION
Deadlines & Pricing:
Late: $45 thru May 21
Extended: $50 thru July 9Open to short-form episodic scripts intended for the web. Writers can submit 1-3 episodes of their series totaling no more than 30 pages.
V - SCRIPTED FICTION PODCAST COMPETITION
Deadline & Pricing: $40 thru July 9
Writers can submit up to three episodes 3-30 pages in length of their series with the overall content of the story not going longer than 90 pages. Writers should also include a series outline, detailing the events of the remaining episodes in the series.
VI - PLAYWRITING COMPETITION
Deadline & Pricing: $30 thru May 21
Open to full-length stage plays 60-90 pages or that could reasonably be performed within 90 minutes on stage.
ADDITIONAL AWARD AND FELLOWSHIP CATEGORIES
Additional Awards and Fellowship categories require an additional $20 entry fee per award and may not be applicable to all categories listed above. If you have already submitted and would like to add one of the following additional awards to your existing entry, please email us at screenplay@austinfilmfestival.com and include your Submission ID (found in your confirmation email).
Horror Award
The Horror Award is open to any feature horror script including dark suspense, thriller, sci-fi and macabre themes.
*This award can be added to the following category submissions: Drama Feature Screenplay, Comedy Feature Screenplay
Sci-Fi Award
Open to science fiction, fantasy, horror, surrealism, myth/legend and fantastical storytelling.
*This award can be added to the following category submissions: Drama Feature Screenplay, Comedy Feature Screenplay
Enderby Entertainment Award
The Enderby Entertainment Award category is open to feature scripts in all genres with an original concept and distinctive voice that can be independently produced under $10 million. Co-founded by Rick Dugdale and Daniel Petrie, Jr. (Beverly Hills Cop, The Big Easy), the production company acquired the 2008 AFF Finalist script Stranded (now titled Dawn Patrol) which premiered at the 2014 Festival starring Scott Eastwood and Rita Wilson.
*This award can be added to the following category submissions: Drama Feature Screenplay, Comedy Feature Screenplay
AMC One-Hour Pilot Award
We’re proud to announce that AMC returns as the official sponsor and judge for the One-Hour Pilot Award. The AMC One-Hour Pilot Award is open to any pilot script written in the one-hour format for an original television series. Scripts submitted to this category must be at least 45 pages in length. Scripts submitted under this page-minimum will not be considered. AMC will review the top scripts submitted in the category and will determine the semifinalists, finalists, and winner. Finalists will be given the opportunity to meet with a representative from AMC during this year’s Conference (October 21-28) or over the phone at a later date.
*This award can be added to the following category submissions: Drama Teleplay Pilot, Comedy Teleplay Pilot
Warner Brothers Pilot Award sponsored by WarnerMedia
We’re excited to announce WarnerMedia as the official sponsor and judge for the Warner Brothers Pilot Award. The award is open to any pilot script and any writer. WarnerMedia will review the top scripts submitted in the category and will determine the finalists and winner. Finalists will be given the opportunity to meet with a representative from WarnerMedia during this year’s Conference (October 21-28) or virtually at a later date. The winner will have the opportunity to meet with WarnerMedia executives either in LA or virtually.
The winner will also receive a $1,000 prize; reimbursement of roundtrip airfare (up to $500 per script excluding frequent flyer miles); hotel reimbursement at the Film Festival (up to $500 per script); and the AFF bronze typewriter award.
*This award can be added to the following category submissions: Drama Teleplay Pilot, Comedy Teleplay Pilot
The Rooster Teeth BIPOC Fellowship
The Rooster Teeth BIPOC Fellowship seeks scripts from underrepresented writers in the industry. While open to any genre, submissions should generally align with Rooster Teeth’s voice: an emphasis on comedy concepts that feature ordinary people in extraordinary situations, coming-of-age stories, or other engaging journeys of self-discovery.
The winner will receive a $2,500 prize and will be flown (travel-expenses covered) to Austin for a week-long mentorship with Rooster Teeth’s team. The winner will meet with Rooster Teeth executives and their development team.
*Note: This category is only open to writers who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). To submit to this category please select one of the options within the Demographics section in this form. Applicants from underrepresented communities are highly encouraged to apply.
The Rooster Teeth Women & Animation Fellowship
The Rooster Teeth Women & Animation Fellowship seeks scripts from women looking to enter into the field of animation. While open to any genre, animation scripts should generally align with Rooster Teeth’s voice: an emphasis on comedy concepts that feature ordinary people in extraordinary situations, coming-of-age stories, or other engaging journeys of self-discovery.
The winner will receive a $2,500 prize and will be flown (travel-expenses covered) to Austin for a week-long mentorship with Rooster Teeth’s team. The winner will meet with Rooster Teeth executives and their development team.
*Note: This category is only open to writers who identify as female. Applicants from underrepresented communities are highly encouraged to apply.
Josephson Entertainment Screenwriting Fellowship
Acclaimed producer Barry Josephson has been a longtime supporter of AFF since the very first festival in 1994 when he optioned the winning script from the Screenplay Competition. For the third year, Barry will present the “Josephson Entertainment Screenwriting Fellowship” which will provide a one-on-one mentorship for the writers of two scripts – one feature script and one teleplay pilot – selected from the Final Round of the 2021 Screenplay Competition. Finalists will be invited to apply and AFF will select the top writers for Josephson Entertainment to further review. The selected fellows will be announced and presented by Barry Josephson at the Awards Luncheon on October 23, 2021. Each fellow will be flown to LA to be mentored by Barry and take meetings with various executives from Josephson Entertainment to take their writing to the next level.
*Finalists of the Drama Feature, Comedy Feature, Drama Teleplay Pilot, and Comedy Teleplay Pilot categories will be invited to apply for this fellowship.
VIRTUAL PITCH COMPETITION
Send in a 90-second video pitch, based on the feature script you’re submitting. If it passes our initial judging round, you’ll be invited to the finals where you’ll perform your pitch live (virtually) in front of a panel of industry judges. The winner will receive a one-on-one conversation with an industry professional. All who submit a video pitch will receive written feedback from the first round of judges.
*This competition can be purchased following category submissions: Drama Feature Screenplay, Comedy Feature Screenplay, Drama Teleplay Pilot, and Comedy Teleplay Pilot
Rules for video pitch submissions:
All entrants must submit a feature or TV pilot script to the 2021 Script Competition. The pitch must be about the script submitted.
Video submissions cannot be longer than 90 seconds.
Pitches must be in English.
Pitch video should not be edited; but rather, performed as if one is pitching live in front of someone.
Video must be in .mp4 or .MOV format and less than 300 MB.
Only allowed to submit one (1) video pitch per script entry.
You will receive instructions on how to send in your video in your submission confirmation email. The deadline to submit your video pitch is 11:59pm PST, May 21, 2021.
https://austinfilmfestival.com/submit/screenplay-and-teleplay-submissions-2/
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Sci-Fi & Fantasy Screenplay Competition
ScreenCraft
DEADLINE: May 31, 2021
INFO: The best visual effects in the universe count for nothing if a story doesn’t have a world or characters that we care about. It takes unrestrained imagination to explore new worlds and character connections through timeless fantasy and awe-inspiring science fiction, and the best scripts in these genres are nothing short of magical. Whether you’re writing a contained science fiction drama or an epic fantasy saga, we want to read your feature screenplay or TV pilot!
ScreenCraft’s past winners have gone on to sell their scripts to major studios and have been hired by companies like Universal, Netflix, Amazon, Millennium, CBS and many more. ScreenCraft’s winners are also highly sought after by literary managers and agents who are open to signing to new writer clients. Over 100 ScreenCraft writers have signed with top management companies and agencies like 3 Arts, Anonymous Content, CAA, WME, UTA, Paradigm, Lit Entertainment, and many more.
JUDGES:
Get your work in front of Hollywood judges who love great Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
TERRY MATALAS (TV Writer, Director and Showrunner): TV Writer, Director, and Exec. Producer Terry Matalas co-created and was showrunner of the television series 12 MONKEYS, which ran for four seasons on SyFy. His recent works include showrunning MACGYVER as well as currently showrunning STAR TREK: PICARD for CBS.
JORDAN GOLDBERG (TV Writer and Producer): Jordan Goldberg is a producer and writer in television and film. He worked on the blockbuster franchise THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY, was a Co-producer on INCEPTION, and an Executive Producer on INTERSTELLAR. Currently, he is a writer on the acclaimed HBO show WESTWORLD.
SAMANTHA CRAWLEY (Director of Development, Skybound Entertainment): Sam Crawley oversees Development within the Film and TV department at Skybound Entertainment, a multiplatform entertainment company, known for THE WALKING DEAD among other titles. Previously she worked on movies such as JURASSIC WORLD, PITCH PERFECT and WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES.
METTE NORKJAER (Creative Executive, BOOM! Studios): Mette Norkjaer is Creative Executive at BOOM! Studios, a production company and comic book publisher with first-look deal at Netflix. Mette oversees TV and Film adaptations based on the BOOM! Studios library that includes Eisner-winning titles, including BRZRKR with Keanu Reeves and THE EMPTY MAN.
GABRIEL MENA (Literary Manager and Partner, M88): Gaby Mena is a Manager and Partner at M88. Launched in 2020, M88 works to support and amplify the next generation of artists and cultural leaders, representing storytellers, actors, writers and multi-hyphenates.
ROBERTO ALCANTARA (Vice-President of Drama Development, HBO Max): Roberto Alcantara is Vice President of Drama at HBO Max, where he develops premium original dramas. Recently, Alcantara was Vice President of Comedy Development & Programming for FOX Entertainment, overseeing the development and production for the network's comedy slate, including popular hits LAST MAN STANDING, animated series BLESS THE HEARTS and talk/comedy show WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!! WITH FRED SAVAGE. Alcantara began his career as a commercial producer before transitioning to entertainment and working as an assistant at CAA.
https://screencraft.org/scifi/
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FILM FUND GRANT PROGRAM
ScreenCraft / BondIt Media Capital
DEADLINE: May 31, 2021
INFO: Whether you have a simple screenplay or a film that’s already in production, we want to consider it for our grant program. We consider a range of projects, from standalone screenplays, to fully-packaged projects seeking finishing funds.
If your aspirations are solely to become a produced screenwriter, you can rely on ScreenCraft and BondIt to package the winning script with a talented director and in-house production resources with up to $30,000 in cash financing, judged on a case-by-case basis, depending on each project’s budget and needs as determined by our internal jury of industry professionals.
In partnership with BondIt Media Capital, a film & media fund based in Beverly Hills, ScreenCraft is offering two production grants per year to talented filmmakers for narrative features, short films and TV pilot series scripts and documentaries that display originality, vision & exceptional potential. Grant amounts will vary from $5,000 to $30,000 depending on the scale and merit of each project. This program includes creative development from the ScreenCraft team and production guidance and resources from BondIt Media Capital and Buffalo 8 Productions.
According to the program’s Diversity Award, which guarantees at least one of the recipients selected will be from an underrepresented background as defined by the WGA Diversity Report.
Moira Griffin is a producer with New Bumper and Paint Filmworks in partnership with Marshall Tyler, joins the Fall 2021 Film Fund program to support as a special mentor and strategic advisor for the fund recipients. Moira is dedicated to developing projects with auteur creators from diverse backgrounds. Previously she has worked as an executive with 21st Century Fox and Sundance Institute.
About ScreenCraft and BondIt Media Capital
ScreenCraft is a Los-Angeles based media company dedicated to helping screenwriters and filmmakers succeed through competitions, events and educational content.
BondIt Media Capital is a world renowned film, television and media financier founded in 2014. Based in Santa Monica, BondIt has completed over 250+ film and television financing transactions resulting in $60M+ of invested capital and over $200M+ of aggregate production spending. Recent credits include the Oscar-nominated Loving Vincent, the Arnold Schwarznegger starring Aftermath from Lionsgate, the Netflix original film To The Bonestarring Lily Collins, and the cult hit horror film The Invitation.