FILM — SEPTEMBER 2022

2022 LATINX LIST

The Black List

DEADLINE: September 2, 2022

INFO: For the third year in a row, the Black List has partnered with the Latin Tracking Board, NALIP, and the Untitled Latinx Project to create the Latinx List, highlighting the very best in Latinx storytelling in film and television.

Filmmakers and content creators are invited to submit a script for consideration by uploading it to The Black List website during Summer 2022. The submission period for this year is June 21, 2022 through September 2, 2022 with an evaluation purchase deadline of August 2, 2022. Feature film, one-hour, and half-hour original pilot submissions will be considered for this opportunity (no webseries, theatrical scripts, or documentaries, please.) The final Latinx List will include 5 feature film scripts and 5 pilot scripts. Scripts from any genre are eligible for this partnership. Selected scripts will be written by at least one Latinx writer and feature a Latinx or Latin American character in a prominent role.

Writers selected for the Latinx List will be notified of their placement in Fall 2022 with a public announcement to follow. Further, Netflix has committed to offering WGA minimum script deals to two of the ten writers selected for this year’s Latinx List. Writers retain the right to decline a deal if offered.

REQUIREMENTS:

Writers should be Latinx and currently residing currently in the US - any country of origin or other status is fine
Any kind of story is eligible and will be considered
All scripts must have one Latinx character in a prominent, lead role
Scripts can be bilingual as long as they are written primarily in English
Original feature films, half-hours and one-hour pilots considered, no webseries or documentaries
All levels of experience considered for submitting writers
Writing teams are eligible as long as one member of the team identifies as Latinx.
Scripts submitted should be as free from attachments as possible

blcklst.com/partnerships/opportunities/120

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MACDOWELL FELLOWSHIP

MacDowell

DEADLINE: September 10, 2022 at 11:59pm EST*

PROCESSING FEE: $30

INFO: MacDowell is a fellowship and residency program for writers, visual artists, composers, filmmakers, playwrights, interdisciplinary artists, and architects. About 300 artists are awarded Fellowships each year and the sole criterion for acceptance is artistic excellence.

There are no residency fees. Need-based travel grants and stipends are available to open the residency experience to the broadest possible community of artists. Artists with professional standing in their fields, as well as emerging artists, are eligible to apply.

MacDowell encourages artists from all backgrounds and all countries in the following disciplines: architecture, film/video arts, interdisciplinary arts, literature, music composition, theatre, and visual arts. Any applicant whose proposed project does not fall clearly within one of these artistic disciplines should contact the admissions department for guidance. We aim to be inclusive, not exclusive in our admissions process.

MacDowell is currently accepting applications for the Spring Summer 2023 residency season (March - August 2023) and has suspended a longstanding admissions requirement that applicants supply reference letters as part of the application process.

macdowell.org/apply/apply-for-fellowship

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Princeton Arts Fellowship

Princeton University

DEADLINE: September 13, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

INFO: Princeton Arts Fellowships, funded in part by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, David E. Kelley Society of Fellows in the Arts, and the Maurice R. Greenberg Scholarship Fund, will be awarded to artists whose achievements have been recognized as demonstrating extraordinary promise in any area of artistic practice and teaching. Applicants should be early career composers, conductors, musicians, choreographers, visual artists, filmmakers, poets, novelists, playwrights, designers, directors and performance artists–this list is not meant to be exhaustive–who would find it beneficial to spend two years teaching and working in an artistically vibrant university community.

Princeton Arts Fellows spend two consecutive academic years (September 1-July 1) at Princeton University and formal teaching is expected. The normal work assignment will be to teach one course each semester subject to approval by the Dean of the Faculty, but fellows may be asked to take on an artistic assignment in lieu of a class, such as directing a play or creating a dance with students. Although the teaching load is light, our expectation is that Fellows will be full and active members of our community, committed to frequent and engaged interactions with students during the academic year.

STIPEND: An $88,000 a year stipend is provided. Fellowships are not intended to fund work leading to an advanced degree. One need not be a U.S. citizen to apply. Holders of Ph.D. degrees from Princeton are not eligible to apply.

GUIDELINES: To apply, please submit a curriculum vitae, contact information for three references (should the search committee choose to contact references, please do not request letters or have letters sent in advance of a request from the search committee), and work samples (i.e., a writing sample, images of your work, video links to performances, etc.). Please also submit a 750-word proposal that includes how you would hope to use the two years of the fellowship to develop your work, how you would contribute to Princeton’s arts community through teaching and/or production, and how you have encouraged diversity and inclusion in your artistic practice, teaching, and/or research.

arts.princeton.edu/fellowships/princeton-arts-fellowship/

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CANADIAN WOMEN ARTISTS’ AWARD

New York Foundation for the Arts / Canadian Women’s Club

DEADLINE: Extended to September 13, 2022

INFO: The Canadian Women Artists’ Award is a $5,000 cash grant open to Canadian women artists ages 25-40 in New York State. The CWAA is an unrestricted cash grant and can be used in any manner the recipient deems necessary to further their artistic goals.

In 2022, CWC and NYFA will be awarding three (3) $5,000 awards, one in each of the following categories:

Visual Arts: Painting, Photography, Craft/Sculpture, Printmaking/Drawing, or Interdisciplinary Work
Media and Design: Video/Film, Experimental Sound, or Design
Literary Arts: Poetry, Nonfiction, Fiction, or Playwriting/Screenwriting

ELIGIBILITY:

The Canadian Women Artists’ Award is open to Canadian women artists living in New York State who meet the following requirements:

Must be a Canadian citizen, and able to provide proof of citizenship with legal documentation upon receipt of the award.
Must be between the ages of 25 and 40 before the application deadline.
Must be a current resident of New York State.
Must apply in only one of the eligible discipline categories.
Must be the originators of the work.
Must not be a previous recipient of the Canadian Women Artists’ Award.
Must not be a NYFA employee, member of the NYFA Board of Trustees or Artists’ Advisory Committee, and/or an immediate family member of any of the previous.

Students in bachelor’s or master’s degree programs are eligible to apply.

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT:

NYFA is committed to supporting artists from every background, and at all stages in their creative careers. We strongly encourage artists of color, LGBTQ+ artists, artists with disabilities, and artists living outside of the metropolitan area to apply.

To request an accommodation or assistance in applying, please email CWAA@nyfa.org. We ask that requests for accommodation be made as soon as possible, or by Tuesday, August 9, 2022, to allow adequate time for staff to support you in submitting an application before the deadline.

https://www.nyfa.org/awards-grants/canadian-women-artists-award/

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Tasveer Film Fund

Tasveer

DEADLINE: September 15, 2022

INFO: Tasveer is excited to present the 3rd year of the Tasveer Film Fund (TFF), with partial support from Netflix. This fund is solely for people of South Asian origin and for South Asian-based films.

We are excited to announce that Tasveer is more than doubling its Tasveer Film Fund grant in 2022, from $15,000 to $50,000. The Tasveer Film Fund aims to empower South Asian filmmakers to bring their scripts to life with monetary grants, as well as year-long support with resources and mentorship access. We believe that our support can help to take some of the fundraising burden away from filmmakers, while helping to connect them with important resources to get their projects made. These films, that bring necessary representation and social justice issues to light, deserve to be fully resourced and widely seen.

With support from Netflix, TFF will once again offer awards for US-based filmmakers, which includes increased grants in the Short Narrative, LGBTQIA+ Short, and Documentary categories.

New in 2022, Tasveer is presenting a Feature Film Track, which will award up to $15,000 to a feature-length narrative. This track is open to submissions from any country.

We will host a live pitching session to determine the award winners in each category. The top 3 finalists will be invited from each category to pitch their short film, LGBTQ+ films, or their documentary treatment.

PITCH DATE + TIME:

Thursday, October 13th
- 8am-10am PST: Documentary pitch
- 12pm - 2pm PST: LGBTQI+ Short film pitch
Friday October 14th, 2022
- 8am-10am PST: Feature film pitch
- 12pm- 2 pm PST: Short Film Pitch

AWARDS + PRIZES:

Narrative Short: $10,000 (US only)
LGBTQIA+ Narrative Short: $10,000 (US only)
Documentary: $15,000 (US only)
Narrative Feature: $15,000 (Global)

filmfreeway.com/tasveerfilmfund

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Apprenticeship and Cultural Mentorship Funding

Indigenous Screen Office

DEADLINE: September 20, 2022

INFO: ISO has partnered with Netflix to provide funding to support training, professional development and culturally specific approaches for Indigenous on-screen content creators and Indigenous-owned production companies. There are two funding streams available:

Production Apprenticeships: The intent of this funding is to support new opportunities for hands-on training and career progression for Indigenous creatives through all stages of production, or in a production studio. The apprentice(s) should have a record of production experience and demonstrate that this opportunity, with the support of the proposed mentor(s), will support their skills building and career development.
Cultural Mentorships: This opportunity was created for Indigenous producers, directors and writers to be able to engage in cultural mentorship, community engagement, cultural learning, and protocols work during the pre-development, development, and production phases of their projects. This may include working with Elders, language speakers, knowledge keepers and/or community members to develop their project idea or to support their personal growth and development in their career as a screen-based storyteller. Indigenous owned production companies may apply for this funding to bring cultural mentor(s) on set for cultural learning, knowledge sharing, and to implement cultural and traditional practices related to the completion of a production.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Please note the spirit and intent of ISO funding is to support Indigenous creators and companies that are controlled by Indigenous people, who have decision-making authority and creative control.

For the purposes of ISO programs, “Indigenous” is defined as status and non-status First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples of Canada. All applicants must be residents of Canada.

Please consult the ‘Building Trust and Accountability: Report on Eligibility in the Indigenous Screen Sector’ which informs the ISO in regards to Indigenous identity, relationality, and access to funding programs.

Individuals (including sole proprietors):

Are a First Nations, Inuit or Métis person residing in Canada and who is a citizen or permanent resident of Canada who has resided in Canada for at least eight months over the last one-year period;
Working in screen-based content, including TV, film, web, gaming, apps, and XR (VR, AR);

The project is under the financial and creative control of the applicant; and two of the three key members of the creative team (director, screenwriter, showrunner, producer) are Indigenous.

Can deposit a cheque in the name of the applicant;

Is not in a state of bankruptcy within the meaning of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada).

Individual Applicants: Please be advised the Canada Revenue Agency considers this funding as taxable income. Please keep all expense receipts related to these funds to offset your tax obligations. If you are incorporated as a sole proprietor, you must apply under your business name for the funding to be deposited to your business bank account. The funding will not be deposited to an account in any name other than the applicant name.

Companies:

Indigenous-controlled (minimum 51% ownership by person/s who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis);

The project is under the financial and creative control of Indigenous persons, two of the three key members of the creative team must be Indigenous;

Registered as a corporation with its head office in Canada, complete incorporation documents must be uploaded to ISO Apply;
Bios for each owner of the company must be provided, as well as their individual percentage of ownership.
Main activity of the organization is the production or support of screen-based content, including TV, film, web, digital narrative content, and XR (VR, AR).
Is not insolvent or bankrupt, or in the course of the reorganization of its business within the meaning of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada);
Can deposit cheque in the name of the applicant/the name of the company listed on the application.

Program Goals:

To create new training, career development and job opportunities for Indigenous screen-based creatives, with a focus on those who have gained experience in the sector and want to expand their skill set;
To build capacity within the sector, at all stages of production;
To support Indigenous producers, directors and writers to engage in cultural mentorship learning, and protocols work during the development and production phases of their screen-based project;
To recognize and support Indigenous ways of working, which often requires extensive engagement, consultation and learning at the community level.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

Applications must be completed in ISO Apply and be submitted by 5pm EST on the first deadline (September 20th, 2022) or the second deadline (December 7th, 2022). The portal will close at the deadline and applications will not be accepted after that time.

Funding notifications can be expected 3-4 months following the deadline.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Please note the spirit and intent of ISO funding is to support Indigenous creators and companies that are controlled by Indigenous people, who have decision-making authority and creative control.

For the purposes of ISO programs, “Indigenous” is defined as status and non-status First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples of Canada. All applicants must be residents of Canada.

Individuals (including sole proprietors):

Are a First Nations, Inuit or Métis person residing in Canada and who is a citizen or permanent resident of Canada who has resided in Canada for at least eight months over the last one-year period;
Working in screen-based content, including TV, film, web, gaming, apps, and XR (VR, AR);

The project is under the financial and creative control of the applicant; and two of the three key members of the creative team (director, screenwriter, showrunner, producer) are Indigenous.

Can deposit a cheque in the name of the applicant;

Is not in a state of bankruptcy within the meaning of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada).

Companies :

Indigenous-controlled (minimum 51% ownership by person/s who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis);

The project is under the financial and creative control of Indigenous persons, two of the three key members of the creative team must be Indigenous;

Registered as a corporation with its head office in Canada, complete incorporation documents must be uploaded to ISO Apply;
Bios for each owner of the company must be provided, as well as their individual percentage of ownership.
Main activity of the organization is the production or support of screen-based content, including TV, film, web, digital narrative content, and XR (VR, AR).
Is not insolvent or bankrupt, or in the course of the reorganization of its business within the meaning of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada);
Can deposit cheque in the name of the applicant/the name of the company listed on the application.

PROGRAM CATEGORIES:

This program has two streams, which Indigenous-owned Production Companies and Indigenous Individuals may apply to:

Indigenous-owned Production Companies: Indigenous-owned production companies may apply to this program to bring a maximum of four (4) Indigenous apprentices on a production, in studio, or to participate in a cultural mentorship. The production company must be 51% Indigenous owned, with two of the key creative roles (producer, director, writer, showrunner) held by an Indigenous person. The company must be registered in Canada.
Indigenous Individuals: Indigenous individual creatives may apply directly to serve as an apprentice on a production, to apprentice in a studio, or to participate in a cultural mentorship. For apprenticeships, the specialist who will be serving as mentor may be Indigenous or non-Indigenous. Cultural mentors must be Indigenous. The applicant must be a resident of Canada. Indigenous individuals may apply to be apprentices on any type of production but must have a confirmation letter of role and fee.

Screen-based projects in all genres are eligible for apprentices. The following types of productions are eligible:

Feature-length works
Television series
Web series
VR/AR/XR, 360, video games, digital, and interactive works
Ongoing studio work

Training and professional development for the following key creative roles are eligible for apprenticeships:

Producer
Director
Screenwriter
Showrunner
Editor
Director of Photography
Costume Designer
Sound Designer
Production Designer
Lighting Designer
Animation/Effects

If your position falls outside of this list, please reach out to funding@iso-bea.ca to discuss your specific opportunity.

Apprenticeship Eligibility:

Apprentices may be at any stage in their career (emerging, mid-career, experienced), but the opportunity must provide enhanced experience, training and professional development that will support career progression. They must have demonstrated production experience.
For all apprenticeships (in development or production), the applicant must provide letters or contracts of confirmed public or broadcast funding (Telefilm, Canada Media Fund, Canada Council, provincial or territorial funding, Canadian broadcaster funding);
They must be working with a more senior professional with a demonstrated track record in their area of practice;They must be learning the skills of a more advanced role through hands-on work, training and shadowing;
Apprentices must be compensated at an industry standard for their experience level and hours worked;
Apprentices cannot already be hired in a credited role in production.
Apprentices must be Indigenous, however, their mentor may be non-Indigenous;
Apprentices must be residents of Canada;
One production company may submit ONE application with up to four apprentices. However, the maximum total request cannot exceed $60,000.00 for apprenticeships.

Cultural Mentorship Eligibility

Cultural Mentors must be compensated a minimum of $500 per single engagement;
Cultural Mentors must be confirmed and provide a signed letter of confirmation and short bio;
An applicant can engage up to four (3) cultural mentors. The maximum total request cannot exceed $25,000.00 for cultural mentorships;
Applicants must provide contextual and project-specific rationale for the selection of the Cultural Mentor(s).

Other Eligibility Criteria

Apprentices, mentors, and cultural mentors must be confirmed in order to apply as these are key to the assessment process.
Applicants may only apply to either the Apprenticeship Program OR the Cultural Mentorships Program per deadline.
You must be in good standing with ISO.
Applicants cannot be listed as a mentee in one application and as a mentor in a different application in the funding program.

Production companies cannot receive funding from other ISO programs for the same training program or initiative. Example: If you apply for ISO Production Funding, you cannot have the proposed apprentice listed in the budget or as a key creative. The intent of the program is to create new opportunities for training.

If you have an apprenticeship or training program that will support more than four (4) roles please speak with the Program Manager for the Sector Development Funding.

ELIGIBLE EXPENSES:

The following expenses may be included in the application budget:

Apprentice and mentor fees;
Apprentice travel and living expenses;
Mentor honorariums;
Hospitality, food and gifting expenses;
Equipment rentals;
Project-specific expenses.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

For Indigenous-owned productions:

Complete incorporation documents and bios for all company owners
Bio(s) and CV(s) for confirmed apprentice(s) as well as contact information;
Bio(s) and CV(s) of mentor(s);
Signed letter from apprentice(s) confirming participation;
Signed letter from mentor(s) confirming their participation;
Budget related to the apprenticeship or cultural mentorship with ISO funding separated;
Timeline for training, training plan or workplan with milestones for apprentice learning

Project Information Required:

Project logline, series/content bibles, demo reel(s), trailer(s), lookbook(s), links to game play, prototype(s), community engagement plan;
Complete Production or Development Budget;
Confirmation letter(s) or signed contract(s) for confirmed public development or production funding;
Production or development schedule.

For individual applicants:

Bio and resume/CV;
Description of how this opportunity meets development goals;
A signed letter of confirmation from production team, mentor(s) or cultural mentor(s);
Bio of mentor(s);
Budget, with ISO funding separated;
Timeline and/or work plan that clearly articulates the apprenticeship over the course of development, production, or in studio;
Training plan with milestones.

The ISO Program Manager will reach out to the confirmed mentees for a maximum of two (2) check-ins.

FUNDING PROCESS AND PRIORITIES

This program will be assessed by a peer review committee made up of Indigenous individuals representing different nations and regions of Canada;

The following priorities may be considered as part of the assessment process:

Regional representation;
Representation of diverse Indigenous perspectives and intersections including women and 2SLGBQTIAP+;
Emerging voices;
Representation of Indigenous languages.

The assessment criteria will be based on:

The apprentice or mentee has demonstrated commitment to working in the field.
The mentor has the expertise required to provide the training.
A clearly articulated plan for the apprenticeship training.
A viable project with the capacity required to include trainees and to proceed.
The Impact, including the opportunity for learning, advanced experiences and career or personal/cultural development.

When a project is unsuccessful in its application, a brief explanation or feedback can be provided, upon request.

Please note, this program is not designed as a placement opportunity for applicants looking for opportunities for training.

ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMMODATION:

The ISO provides up to $500.00 CAD in additional funding to cover accessibility costs incurred during the stages of applying, completing a project, and writing your final report.

If you have barriers to access including but not limited to language, internet or physical barriers, please contact the ISO to discuss accommodations and support at funding@iso-bea.ca.

GENERAL CRITERIA:

All applicants to ISO programs must confirm they have read the General Funding Guidelines prior to submitting an application.

ELIGIBILITY REVIEW:

An initial review for eligibility and missing documentation will be conducted by the Program Manager. The ISO program manager will reach out if any of this information is needed and applicants will be given a short period (maximum 10 days) to submit anything outstanding.

*Ineligible or incomplete applications can be withdrawn at any time in the process. Applicants will be notified by the ISO when the application is withdrawn.

MISREPRESENTATION:

If at any time, an Applicant, as required by the Criteria or as requested by the ISO, provides false information or omits or misrepresents material information in connection with an application, including with respect to Indigenous identity, such provision of false information, omission or misrepresentation will be considered an event of default and the ISO may exercise the following contractual rights:

▪ termination of any contracts, including any remedies thereunder;
▪ denial of eligibility for existing and future funding;
▪ repayment of any funds already advanced; and
▪ civil and potential criminal prosecution, in the case of fraud.

These measures may be imposed not only on the Applicant but also on related, associated and affiliated companies and individuals that are parties to the application. Any Applicant receiving approval for funding will be required to sign a legally enforceable agreement, which includes provisions concerning misrepresentations, defaults, and related matters.

FINAL REPORTING:

A final report will be required within three months following the completion of the project. Applicants with overdue final reports will not be eligible for ISO funding until the report is submitted and approved.

RECOGNITION OF CONTRIBUTION:

Recipients must acknowledge ISO support with textual reference and/or logo in the credit sequence, or appropriate placement in the completed work (where applicable). ISO logos are available for download on the ISO website iso-bea.ca.

Maximum Funding Amounts:

$60,000.00 for Apprenticeships
$25,000.00 for Cultural Mentorships

iso-bea.ca/program/apprenticeship-and-cultural-mentorship-funding-supported-by-netflix/

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Screenwriting Lab

Film Independent

DEADLINE: September 28, 2022

APPLICATION FEE:

FREE for Filmmaker Pro Members (limited to one waived fee per Membership year)
$45 for Film Independent Members
$65 for non-Members

INFO: The Screenwriting Lab is a two-week workshop held in the first quarter of the year, designed to provide individualized story and career development for emerging screenwriters with a fiction feature screenplay.

Each Screenwriting Fellow will be paired with a Creative Advisor, with whom they’ll work one-on-one and in group sessions to further develop their project over the course of the program. The Screenwriting Lab also helps to further the careers of its Fellows by introducing them to film industry veterans who can offer guidance on both the craft and business of screenwriting. A variety of guest speakers may screen and discuss their own films and offer career insights, and a final pitch event offers further opportunity for individualized feedback and discussion with industry executives.

WHO CAN APPLY?

The Screenwriting Lab is open to any writer applying with a completed draft of a feature-length project they wish to workshop during the program, with an eye toward production. More details available in the FAQ section below.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants must submit the following materials for consideration:

A cover letter detailing what drew you to apply to the Screenwriting Lab and why this is the right time for you to participate in the program (500 words max)
One complete, feature-length screenplay
An artist statement explaining the genesis of the story, your creative vision and intentions for the film (750 words max)
A look book (optional)
A logline (35 words) and synopsis for the film
Bios of attached key cast and crew, if any – Attachments are not required for consideration
Project status and history, including any relevant development history, awards received or labs and/or markets attended with the project
A narrative directing sample, if you plan on directing the film with which you are applying

FAQ:

Screenwriting Lab is for writers only; other collaborators are not invited to participate.
Writing partners/teams are welcome to apply and need only submit one application.
We are open to filmmakers at any level of experience.
International applicants are eligible; the script must be translated into English for consideration.
Adaptations are eligible; the applicant must retain rights to the underlying material.
At this time, documentary, short film and television projects are not eligible to apply.
We will reconsider projects that have previously been submitted, provided the writer(s) can demonstrate progress on the project and/or professional development.
Filmmakers may apply to multiple Film Independent Artist Development programs and there is no requirement to have participated in any one program before another.

THE FINE PRINT:

Beyond the application fee, there is no cost or tuition to participate in any of Film Independent’s Artist Development programs.

Film Independent Membership is not required when applying to Artist Development Labs. However, all participants accepted into the Labs are required to join Film Independent at the standard annual General Membership rate of $95.

Applicants will be notified three to four weeks prior to the start of the program.

Applicants who are invited to participate in the program should plan to be in Los Angeles for the duration of the Lab. Film Independent is unable to subsidize any travel, lodging and/or visa expenses for any participants attending from outside of Los Angeles. Participants are expected to attend all sessions in person.

filmindependent.org/programs/artist-development/screenwriting-lab/

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Philadelphia Filmmaker Lab

BlackStar

DEADLINE: September 29, 2022

INFO: BlackStar is proud to present the 2023 Philadelphia Filmmaker Lab, an opportunity designed to uplift emerging and mid-career artists in the Greater Philadelphia area. BlackStar’s Filmmaker Lab will support four projects by Black, Brown and Indigenous filmmakers through making equipment, space, crew, mentorship, funding and critical feedback available over the course of a 12-month program. BlackStar will act as an executive producer on the short films created during the Lab and premiere the films at BlackStar Film Festival in 2023.

This year, four directors and four producers will be selected to receive year-round mentorship as part of the Lab, including feedback on works-in-progress, and advice on working with below-the-line crew. Shortlisted candidates who do not make the fellowship will receive 1-on-1 consultation from industry representatives. The program is open to emerging and mid-career filmmakers seeking to create short narrative, experimental or hybrid projects in any genre.

ELIGIBILITY:

Candidates must live in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Projects must be filmed in the Greater Philadelphia area.
The Lab is not open to students currently pursuing an art or film degree, organizations, or corporations.
Candidates should identify as Black, Brown, Indigenous or as a Person of Color (BIPOC).
The Lab is open to adults at least 18 years of age.
Applicants must be available for Orientation Weekend, currently set for November 19-20, 2022.

KEY DATES:

November 11, 2022 – Notification Date
November 19-20, 2022 – Orientation Weekend (Candidates must be available for in-person programming)

blackstarfest.org/lab/

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Storyknife Writers Retreat

DEADLINE: September 30, 2022

APPLICATION FEE: $40

INFO: Storyknife provides women with the time and space to explore their craft without distraction. Every aspect of a residency at Storyknife is steeped in a profound generosity of spirit so that each writer knows she and her work are valuable. Storyknife residents carry away both this affirmation and a living community of women writers to assist their valuable work wherever they go.

Residencies at Storyknife in Homer, Alaska, are either for two or four weeks. Resident’s food and lodging is covered during the period of their residency, but travel to and from Homer, Alaska, is the responsibility of the resident. Residents stay in individual cabins & dine at the main house. An on-staff chef is responsible for food preparation.

Four week residencies begin on the 1st of each month and end on the 28th. Two week residencies begin on the 1st of each month and end on the 15th OR begin on the 15th and end on the 28th. Residencies are available April through October.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must:

Be woman-identified
Be 21 years of age or older
Apply as an individual artist, not a collaborative group or team

You will provide a work sample and answer four questions (each answer 300 words or fewer).

How have you sought to educate yourself as a writer? (Formal education not a prerequisite, but evidence of curiosity and learning in your applicable genre is.)
What is your experience with publishing your work? (Publishing is not a prerequisite but is considered a goal for writers who attend Storyknife.)
What project will you pursue while in residency? (Please note that you will be free to work on whatever writing you wish during residency. We simply are interested in what you think you’ll be pursuing.)
Why would a writing residency benefit you at this time especially?

Work Sample Requirements:

Work samples should reflect work completed within the last two years. All work samples must be uploaded through Submittable. Written work samples will be uploaded directly within the application.
Applicants can submit published or unpublished work samples.
All work samples must be combined into one PDF file.
A writing sample not to exceed 10 pages (prose: double-spaced 12 point font, poetry: single-spaced 12 point font acceptable). Prose includes screenplays and stage plays which also must conform to the 10 page limit.
Any writing samples with identifying material will be disqualified. Identifying material is your name, address, or publication credits. This only refers to the writing sample, not the answers to the questions. This is an anonymous jurying process.

Diversity

Storyknife is committed to diversity and elevating voices of historically excluded communities. We value all aspects of diversity and seek to make each resident’s time at Storyknife as productive and pleasant as possible.

Please contact executive director, Erin Hollowell, at ehollowell@storyknife.org to ask about accommodation or to speak further about your needs. Storyknife is welcoming to all and will work with you to meet your needs.

storyknife.org/how-to-apply/