PBS/Firelight William Greaves Production Fund
Firelight Media
DEADLINE: July 8, 2024
INFO: The PBS/Firelight William Greaves Production Fund resources documentary productions by mid-career filmmakers from underrepresented communities in the United States that are intended for distribution on PBS through finishing funds or co-production funding.
PBS has committed $3.6 million over the course of three years to support mid-career nonfiction filmmakers through the PBS/Firelight William Greaves Production Fund, which resources talented storytellers from communities in the United States. The Fund is designed to address the persistent structural challenges many filmmakers face after producing their first films, so that they can remain in the field and continue to create vital stories focused on underrepresented people and topics.
GUIDELINES:
The PBS/Firelight William Greaves Production Fund is open to documentary filmmakers who meet the following criteria:
Identify as an underrepresented filmmaker.
Mid-Career filmmaker with a minimum of 7 years experience in documentary filmmaking as a Producer, Director, Co-Director, Editor, Cinematographer, and/or Writer.
Minimum of 2 hours of distributed films of any genre via broadcast, streaming, and/or an Academy Award-qualifying festival with credits as a Producer, Director, Co-Director, Editor, Cinematographer, and/or Writer.
Is based in the United States or a U.S. territory (e.g., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. Samoa, Guam/Northern Mariana Islands).
Secured a minimum of 20% of the total Production budget.
Holds a minimum of 50% of the Copyright to the production.
Filmmakers are not eligible to receive support through one or any of Firelight Media’s Artist Programs if:
The filmmaker is applying with a student film project or a project related to ongoing coursework.
The filmmaker is contracted with another Firelight Media Artist Program and has not completed the final deliverables by the time they are selected for this program.
The filmmaker is employed by Firelight Media or PBS as an officer, full-time employee, or is a member of the board of directors.
The filmmaker does not hold the majority of the intellectual property of the film.
firelightmedia.tv/programs/pbs-firelight-william-greaves-production-fund
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OPEN CALL
ITVS
DEADLINE: July 12, 2024 at 11:59pm PDT
INFO: We’re looking for exceptional storytelling that’s in line with our mission: stories that take risks, tackle important issues, address the needs of underserved audiences, and are seldom seen in public media. We know how hard you’ve worked on your project, and we’ll partner with you to help you finish it, then distribute it across public media platforms.
Open Call provides up to $400,000 of co-production funding to independent producers of nonfiction documentaries, ranging from short films to feature length. The documentary can be on any subject, or any viewpoint or style as long as it is in active production already, as evidenced via a work-in-progress sample. For pre-production nonfiction projects, see Diversity Development Fund.
PLEASE NOTE: Open Call is not a grant. You will receive funding in the form of a co-production agreement that assigns ITVS certain broadcast and streaming rights to your project during the term of the contract.
Be sure to allow sufficient time (2-4 weeks) to complete the application. ITVS has adopted the Non-Fiction Core standards as a foundation for our funding applications. Much of the Open Call application has been aligned with this model, however, there is additional production detail required to complete the application as ITVS funds documentaries for public media.
WHO WE FUND:
Open Call supports:
Single, nonfiction films of various lengths. We do not accept narrative film/fiction projects, pilots, or series.
Projects over 10 minutes seeking production or post-production support.
ELIGIBILITY:
You are eligible to apply if you are:
A citizen or legal resident of the U.S. or its external territories, age 18 or older.
The owner of the copyright of your production and maintain editorial control of the story. If more than one applicant is included on the application, both applicants must be copyright owners.
An individual with previous film or television production credit in a principal role: director, producer, or first-time director or producer with an experienced co-producer or co-director attached to the project. Please review the FAQs for more information on eligible work.
Seeking funding for production activities that support the completion and delivery of the documentary.
Submitting a project that is in production or post-production as evidenced by having a video sample that includes originally-shot footage for this project.
An individual only submitting one application per round, either as an applicant or a second applicant. Note that an applicant can be a member of the key creative personnel on multiple projects.
You are not eligible to apply if you are:
Currently enrolled as a student at a college or university.
In consideration through another funding initiative with ITVS funding at time of submission.
If you have received four declinations since June 2024 on a single project/documentary submission without advancing beyond the Reader Review.
Current signatories of any ITVS production contracts who have not yet completed delivery.
Producers representing foreign-based production entities.
Employed full time as a producer or director by a broadcast entity or film studio, including public access stations.
An organization including universities, foundations, and nonprofit businesses.
A former employee who has worked for ITVS within the past 12 months.
Submitting a project/documentary previously distributed in a public forum, including theatrical, festivals, educational, and communication screenings.
Contracted for premiere commercial distribution with the intended submission.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Review Process
After you submit your application, you will receive notification of your status within 16-20 weeks.
Eligibility Review: All projects are reviewed against the eligibility criteria and for full completion of the application. Ineligible projects will be notified if your project is unable to be considered for funding.
Reader Review: Each complete application is assigned an ITVS staff member and a peer reviewer. Our peer reviewers are ethnically and geographically diverse members of the independent film and public media communities.
Notification of Advancement: A small group of top applicants are chosen to advance as finalists. You’ll receive an email that lets you know if you’ve been selected.
Feasibility Review: Advancing submissions will be asked to submit a full production budget and answer additional production questions for review.
Panel Review: A five-person panel of independent producers and industry peers reviews all treatments, screens work-in-progress samples, and discusses the merit of each project.
Selection and Invitation for Co-Production Funding: Our programming and production department reviews the panel recommendations and feasibility check. A selection is then proposed to the ITVS content strategy team. ITVS President and CEO Carrie Lozano approves the final funding recipients and notifications are made inviting applicants into the contracting process.
Production and Distribution
ITVS doesn’t just fund your film. We provide you with co-production support, creative development and feedback, and public media distribution which can include marketing, publicity, and audience engagement services. You own copyright and maintain full editorial, creative, and financial control.
Funded projects will be expected to acknowledge the production support from ITVS in all program and publicity materials; cooperate with ITVS’ publicity protocols; provide timely information to ITVS about project activities, including notification of and request for approval of any major changes to the project; and submit contract deliverables, including final financial reporting at the conclusion of the project. Failure to submit the final financials will preclude applicants from eligibility to apply for future funding.
When your program is at or near completion, we work closely with public media programmers to ensure the strongest distribution of your program throughout public media. ITVS will enter a license agreement for the exclusive premiere distribution of your documentary.
ITVS-funded programs are presented by PBS series such as Independent Lens, POV, American Masters, Frontline, and America ReFramed on platforms like the PBS App, pbs.org, PBS YouTube, and broadcast. Our programs also have success in the festival, educational video, home video, SVOD, and foreign broadcast markets.
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RIDEBACK RISE 2024
DEADLINE: Extended to July 15, 2024
APPLICATION FEE: $0
INFO: Rideback RISE is soliciting applications for the second year of the Rideback RISE Fellowship. Based in Los Angeles, Rideback RISE is a prestigious content accelerator that offers visionary POC film and television creators (“Fellows”) a $40,000 stipend, and access to a development fund for the purpose of optioning IP and/or creating visual proof-of-concept materials. The 12-month Fellowship also provides expert in-depth mentoring, resources and benefits to the Fellows while they develop and refine a specific television or feature film project before it is taken out to market. In a supportive and collaborative environment, Fellows work closely with the RISE team and receive counseling from notable industry luminaries and experts, all while getting to know each other and becoming familiar with each others’ projects. This is an opportunity for exceptional storytellers who desire to tell mainstream stories aimed at a wide audience, but who still possess their own distinct voice, point of view and perspective.
MISSION: Rideback RISE was founded in 2022 by Dan Lin (THE LEGO MOVIE, IT, ALADDIN, SHERLOCK HOLMES, WALKER). Rideback RISE is a 501c3 non-profit organization with backing from leading partners such as the Ford Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Doris Duke Foundation, Zelnick Belzberg Charitable Trust, Comcast NBC Universal, UTA Foundation, Horn Foundation and the Murphy Family Fund.
Rideback RISE’s core mission is to support and empower selected POC creators from the world of entertainment who aspire to make commercial, mainstream content that is reflective of our multicultural world. Rideback RISE believes that entertainment can bridge cultures, unite people, and be a catalyst for social change. By advancing racial equity, we contribute to the creation of a more empathetic world.
RISE offers financial, creative and strategic support to each of our participating creators customized to their specific discipline. RISE equips Fellows/participants to create commercial content that can enter the cultural zeitgeist and ultimately reshape majority opinions. Our aim is to make mainstream entertainment more inclusive by enabling POC creators to tell stories that have broad audience reach.
Through telling new stories, we can come to appreciate other cultures and ways of life. Reality is socially constructed through narrative. A small shift in someone’s mindset can often lead to a cascade of meaningful change.
BENEFITS: The RISE Fellowship runs for a concurrent twelve months and covers creative, business and practical elements. Each of the Fellows will be paired with a high-level mentor (e.g., an experienced showrunner, filmmaker, producer, executive, etc.) that they will work with for the duration of the Program. Fellows will be selected based on their storytelling and writing abilities, the authenticity of their voice, the strength and commercial viability of their ideas, their willingness to maximize the impact of the resources provided, and their overall suitability for the program.
Program activities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:
Creative development on each Fellow’s project, including in-depth work on story and character
Advice on how to attach cast and other talent
Navigating possible financiers and securing distribution
Assisting Fellows with identifying possible buyers for their projects and facilitating meetings with executives
Expert guidance and background on the state of the industry
In-person lectures and appearances by industry luminaries in a variety of fields, including acting, directing, producing, legal, casting, etc.
General career coaching
Help with the transferring of projects at the end of the Program to a studio, production company or other collaborator who is best positioned to help the Fellow continue to advance it
A more detailed curriculum and calendar will be provided upon commencement.
Fellows will be based at Rideback Ranch, a creative campus in LA’s Historic Filipinotown that provides a dedicated workspace and amenities, and is home to several leading entertainment companies. There will also be a number of creators who will be invited to join the RISE Circle, enabling them to attend certain events and presentations.
As stated above, the Fellowship also provides access to the Rideback RISE IP and Visual Development Fund, which Fellows can tap to option underlying rights (novels, remakes, podcasts, documentaries, newspaper or magazine articles, true stories, short films, video games, graphic novels etc.) or create proof-of-concept materials—e.g., concept art, visual teaser for their project or even a short.
The curriculum will focus on and emphasize collaboration, mentorship, networking, industry access and community. A key feature of RISE is community: Fellows will familiarize themselves and share their feedback on each others’ projects. Our goal is to create market ready content that will attract financing and be produced, and to help Fellows build sustainable careers.
writers.coverfly.com/competitions/view/ridebackrise
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: ISSUES IX + X
Mulberry Literary
DEADLINE: July 15, 2024 at midnight CT
INFO: Submissions are open for Mulberry Literary’s Issue IX (Fall/Winter 2024) and Issue X (Spring/Summer 2025). Please note that submissions for a particular genre are subject to close early if a large amount of submissions are received.
Mulberry accepts all creative media—from prose, flash, poetry, script, and comics, to film, music, visual art, dance, and everything in-between. Cross-genre, experimental, and hybrid work are always welcome, as well as excerpts of longer pieces.
We accept work from everyone who wishes to submit, but we particularly encourage work from LGBTQIA+, gender expansive creators, and BIPoC voices. If you’re a creative writing undergraduate, graduate student, or member of creative writing faculty at a college/university, we’d love to hear from you. As ever, international submissions and submissions of translated work are welcome.
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FELLOWSHIP FOR NATIVE AMERICAN WRITERS
Ucross
DEADLINE: July 15, 2024 by 11:59pm MT
APPLICATION FEE: $0
INFO: Ucross is dedicated to fostering the creative spirit of working artists by providing uninterrupted time, studio space, living accommodations, and the experience of the majestic High Plains, while serving as a responsible steward of our historic 20,000-acre ranch in northern Wyoming.
In 2020, following the success of its Fellowship for Native American Visual Artists, Ucross launched a similar opportunity for Native American writers at all stages in their professional careers. The Ucross Fellowship for Native American Writers is open to practicing writers who are currently producing work in one or more of the following genres — fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, screenwriting, playwriting, or hybrid forms.
Two Ucross Fellowships for Native American Writers are awarded each year. Those selected for the fellowship are offered a four-week residency, a stipend of $2,000, and an opportunity to present work publicly.
Current work is requested. An applicant's work sample and project description are the most significant feature of their application. Unless work is interdisciplinary, i.e. the various genres interconnect, each applicant is encouraged to apply in a primary discipline and submit a work sample and project description that emphasizes this single discipline. Competition for residencies varies annually and with the number of applications. While only one Fellowship winner will be selected, all applicants will have the option of being considered for a general Ucross residency.
ELIGIBILITY: Residencies are open to Native American writers who meet the criteria below.
They must:
Be a practicing contemporary writer who is currently producing works in one or more of the following genres, including but not limited to FICTION, NONFICTION, POETRY, DRAMA, SCREENWRITING, PLAYWRITING, and HYBRID FORMS;
Be an enrolled member of a state-recognized or federally-recognized Tribe, Pueblo, Nation, Native Community, Political Entity, or Alaskan Native Village.
FICTION WORK SAMPLE: Your writing sample should represent the genre in which you plan to work while in residence. Writing samples should be double-spaced and include your full name. * Appropriate sample: 20 pages of fiction, which could be a novel excerpt, a story, several stories, or a combination.
NONFICTION WORK SAMPLE: Your sample should represent the genre in which you plan to work while in residence. Writing samples should be double-spaced and include your full name. * Appropriate sample: 20 pages of nonfiction.
POETRY WORK SAMPLE: Your sample should represent the genre in which you plan to work while in residence. Poetry submissions may be single-spaced and should include your full name. * Appropriate samples: 10 pages of poetry.
PLAYWRITING WORK SAMPLE: Your sample should represent the genre in which you plan to work while in residence. Writing samples should be double-spaced and include your full name. * Appropriate samples: One complete play (documentation of production may be included, if relevant), noting the 20 pages that you would like the reviewers to read.
SCREENWRITING WORK SAMPLE: Your sample should represent the genre in which you plan to work while in residence. Writing samples should be double-spaced and include your full name. * Appropriate samples: One complete screenplay (documentation of production may be included, if relevant), noting the 20 pages that you would like the reviewers to read.
ucrossfoundation.submittable.com/submit
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Picture Shop Feature Film Grant
Film Independent
DEADLINE: July 15, 2024
INFO:
The Picture Shop Feature Film Grant is open to all filmmakers who meet the criteria listed in our eligibility section below.
Film Independent will select a qualified filmmaker who will receive up to $50,000 in color correction and digital intermediate services for their fiction or nonfiction feature film.
ELIGIBILITY:
Applicants must be the director, producer, cinematographer or editor of a feature-length fiction or nonfiction film in post-production by the application deadline.
A rough edit of the film must be submitted with the application.
If awarded, grant winner(s) must be, or become, a current Film Independent Member.
If awarded, grant winner(s) must use Picture Shop services.
For more information on the application deadline please visit our applications page.
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered for the Picture Shop Feature Film Grant, qualifying filmmakers must apply on the Film Independent website. Applicants must complete the online application form, which includes:
$45 application fee
Cover letter explaining your interest in the award and why you feel a Picture Shop color finishing package is best suited to your production needs and artistic vision
Artistic statement
Cinematographer’s statement
Plan for project’s post-production timeline, financing and festival strategy
Project status and history, including any awards the project has received, artist development programs the project has participated in, etc.
Top-sheet of budget
Assembly edit of the full film
A copy of the script/transcript
Logline and synopsis
Bios of key cast and crew
Filmmaker understands that if selected, in order to receive the grant, they will be required to sign an agreement with Picture Shop and Film Independent, and must use Picture Shop’s color correction and digital intermediate services.
In addition, they must allow Picture Shop and Film Independent access to assets and to capture testimonials (print, photo and video) in conjunction with this program for promotional purposes. Picture Shop and Film Independent will work with filmmakers to ensure public release of these materials is aligned with the film’s marketing and PR strategy.
Filmmakers will recognize Picture Shop, Streamland Media’s picture division, and Film Independent in the end credits of the film with the official Picture Shop and Film Independent logos everywhere the film is exhibited.
As the recipient of this year’s grant, your project will receive:
Ingesting original camera masters used in locked project
x1 Unsupervised Online Conform
I/O Data Management
x8 hours of online drop ins for VFX shots (used for drop ins only, any change in timing would constitute a reconform at additional cost)
22D 4K Rec709 Color Correction – x40 hour package to be completed on calibrated Sony X300 monitor
x1 Final Credits build (main, MOE, and End Cards) & application (end crawl at additional cost); subtitles are not included in titling package and filmmakers are responsible for all subtitles/subtitling)
x1 Final master color render
1 2D Digital Cinema Package including DCDM and DCP
x1 ProRes Quicktime
Filmmaker will provide full online turnover delivered to Picture Shop standard turnover specs (turnover guide provided based on offline editorial workflow/platform). Any additional scope of work beyond the above will be negotiated at Picture Shop standard/market rates. Grant package does NOT include any overtime or weekend work – all work will be completed on straight time with schedule dependent on artist availability.
SELECTION PROCESS: Grant recipient will be chosen by Picture Shop and Film Independent.
If you have questions or need more information, please email us at artistdevelopment@filmindependent.org.
filmindependent.org/programs/grants-and-awards/picture-shop-feature-film-grant/
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PROOF OF CONCEPT SHORT FILM GRANT
Black Film Space / cliveRd.
DEADLINE: July 26, 2024 at 11:59pm PT
APPLICATION FEE: $35
INFO: Black Film Space and cliveRd. are partnering for a second year in a row with another proof of concept short film grant opportunity! cliveRd. is an agile startup studio focused on producing and building projects focused on futurism.
Our Proof of Concept Short Film Grant is seeking one short film script under 15 minutes/pages that aims to serve as a preview for a feature film or episodic series. The grant total is $10,000.
The project will be selected based on the filmmaker’s ability to present a strong short film script and a treatment that shows great promise as a feature or series. We are looking for ideas that showcase unique, novel perspectives of Black life and identity. We will also consider other factors such as the merit of previous work and financial need. All genres are welcome.
SUBMISSIONS TIMELINE:
Submissions Close: Friday, July 26th, 11:59PM PT
Semi-Finalists Determined: Monday, September 9th
Finalists Announced: Monday, September 30th
Winner Announced: Thursday, November 14th at The BFS Awards in New York City
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 18 years old. If you are under 18, you MUST have a core team member (producer, writer, director) that is at least 18 years old to process all administrative needs for your film, including the disbursement of grant funds.
Must have at least one visual sample that showcases previous work. This sample must be audiovisual content that has been produced as a short film, feature film, episodic series, actors reel, branded content or a commercial.
Must present a script for their short film.
Must present a treatment or script for their feature film or series that your proof of concept is based on.
Must present a plan to execute their film including details on production, cast, team, film festival strategy, etc.
Applicants can reside anywhere globally, but must have access to a United States bank in order to receive the funds for the grant.
Application Fee is $35. Free for Black Film Space Members. Learn more about our membership.
GRANT WINNER REQUIREMENTS:
The production timeline for the Proof of Concept short must be within 6 months of receiving the grant.
Applicants must function in at least one of the following roles: Writer, Director, Producer or Lead Actor.
Must be willing to exhibit their proof of concept short (or an excerpt) at the Black Film Space’s Awards ceremony the following year (November 2025).
cliveRd. and Black Film Space must be credited as producers on the short film.
Filmmakers must be available for follow up discussions with cliveRd. on the progress of their short film.
There is a possibility that cliveRd. will show continued interest depending on the quality of the feature film or series script and readiness of its creator. Applicants must be willing to engage in conversations with cliveRd. regarding their project.
If the winner makes significant changes to their script, they are required to update Black Film Space and cliveRd. with details of how they plan to remain within the budget they proposed in their application.
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Hulu/Kartemquin Accelerator
Hulu / Kartemquin
DEADLINE: July 31, 2024
INFO: Providing a pathway to first look consideration as a Hulu Original, Kartemquin supports documentary features in production, specifically encouraging filmmakers who are working on at least their second feature film to apply. The Accelerator provides structured, supportive guidance and consultation from Kartemquin staff and invites external filmmakers and industry consultants as guest speakers.
Selected participants will receive $30,000 in funding, mentorship, a custom-designed “braintrust lab” to give an intense deep dive into their projects, and an opportunity to pitch to Hulu executives. For selection, we prioritize filmmakers that have been historically excluded from the documentary space and we have a continued interest in supporting Midwest-based makers and stories.
Applications for the 2024/25 program are OPEN NOW with a focus on films that feature Indigenous and Native American stories and experiences.
This round offers a year-long Fellowship that includes structured support and expert guidance from Kartemquin in the following areas:
Planning and managing production budgets and schedules
Working with film tax credits
Production accounting
Navigating fair use and copyright
Finding and working with suitable partners, including field crews, producers, and partner organizations
Developing treatments, pitch decks, demos, and trailers
Editorial/creative support, including 2 rough cut reviews along with access to the KTQ Labs
Navigating distribution and impact + community engagement
Fellows will have access to additional Kartemquin programming resources and will be connected to KTQ’s expansive film community. This Fellowship is also a pathway to a potential co-production with Kartemquin Films.
Kartemquin and Hulu will be hosting an informational and Q&A session July 9th, sign up here(opens in new window)!
Hulu/Kartemquin Accelerator meetings will be virtual, with the option to arrange in-person meetings at our offices in Chicago.
ELIGIBILITY:
Are you interested in applying for the Hulu/Kartemquin Accelerator? You’re good to go if you meet the following requirements:
You’re applying with a project that reflects the varied experiences of Indigenous and Native American communities.
The project you’re applying with is a nonfiction feature or series in production or post-production.
You are either the director or producer of the project for which you’re applying.
You’re applying as an individual, not as a collective or organization. (Please note: principal collaborators, such as directing/producing partners, will also be able to participate in key meetings and consultations.)
You’ve completed at least one feature film that was screened or broadcast nationally.
You’re able to meet at least one of the following criteria:
Primarily based in the Midwest for the duration of the program, OR
A Midwest native, OR
Telling a story of a community in the Midwest in the project which you are submitting for participation in this program.
Priority consideration will be given to filmmakers who identify as Indigenous or Native American.
*Midwest, for the purposes of this program, is defined as these states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin.
Questions? Email accelerator@kartemquin.com.
kartemquin.org/program/hulu-kartemquin-accelerator
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Visionary Fellowship
Inevitable Foundation
DEADLINE: July 31, 2024
INFO: The Visionary Fellowship is a year-long program that invests in disabled filmmakers with the funding, mentorship and community they need to make a short film and leverage it into their first feature film.
Disabled filmmakers have historically been drastically undervalued by the entertainment industry, and this program reverses that trend by providing significant resources to promising and highly-resourceful disabled writer/directors. The program is uniquely designed to cover the transition between making a short and preparing and packaging a debut feature, ensuring they have ample support to connect the dots between the two.
BENEFITS:
Unrestricted Grant - A $15,000 unrestricted grant to support the Fellow over the course of the program.
Short Film Production Stipend - $25,000 to produce a short film with an experienced crew.
Short Film Showcase - An industry screening of all the short films that will include creative executives, agents, and managers.
Mentorship and Workshops - Project-specific mentors and workshops hosted by leading filmmakers on a range of essential topics related to writing, prep, production and post-production.
On-Set Experience - Unique opportunities to work and shadow on the sets of the other Fellows’ projects.
Travel Costs - Up to $3,000 to cover travel costs to Los Angeles for the duration of filming and the short film showcase.
Accessibility Stipend - Up to $2,500 to support the Fellow’s access needs over the course of the program.
Community Building - Connecting with other disabled screenwriters both inside and outside of the Fellowship program will build a supportive community that will stay with Fellows as they grow.
Health Care Stipend - Up to $7,000 to provide health insurance for the course of the program.
Marketing Stipend - $2,500 to market the short film, which can include festival application fees.
FELLOWSHIP TIMELINE:
Winners Announcement - October 2024
Fellowship Work - October 2024
Short Film Production - May –June 2025
Short Film Showcase - Fall/Winter 2025
ELIGIBILITY:
This program is open to disabled filmmakers who meet the following criteria:
Self-identifies as disabled
Lives in the U.S. or Canada
18 years of age or older
Is a writer who wants to direct their own work
Has no professional directing feature film credits
Has not received a grant from other organizations totaling more than $25,000 to make a short film in the last 24 months
Ideal applicants:
Have strong and clear artistic vision
Are highly collaborative
Are prolific writers (i.e. have multiple feature-length projects with drafts completed)
Are self-motivated (i.e. you are always finding ways to push forward proactively)
Are resourceful, scrappy, and up for a challenge
Can be strong ambassadors for Inevitable Foundation and the disability community in Hollywood
We are specifically interested in filmmakers that are interested in working within constraints and know how to stretch a budget to achieve their vision.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
For your application to be considered, it must include:
A polished feature script (the second half of the program will focus on preparing this project to take to market)
A 5 min video of yourself pitching your feature length project (video file or link)
A short film script
5-15 pages, or up to 15 minutes
Must be tonally similar to the feature script as it will be used as the proof-of-concept for the feature.
Two visual work samples, which may be any of the following:
Lookbook/pitch deck
Sizzle reel
Short film
Collection of storyboards
inevitable.foundation/visionary
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AXS Film Fund
DEADLINE: July 31, 2024 at 11:59pm ET
INFO: AXS Film fund strives to support independent documentary filmmakers and nonfiction new media creators of color living with disabilities in their endeavors to tell stories, make films, and create content.
This program is for creators of color in documentary filmmaking or nonfiction new media who identify as living with a disability. We seek to bring visibility to creators who are oftentimes overlooked. While we prefer that a person of color living with a disability is a key contributor to the project, we welcome diverse teams to apply.
Each year we award up to five creators with grants of up to $10,000 each to assist them in finishing their projects in any stage of production.
TYPES OF PROJECTS:
The AXS Film Fund is a one-time grant for creators of color in documentary filmmaking or nonfiction new media, who identify as living with a disability. We will fund:
Feature length documentary films, preferably led by a person of color who identifies as living with a disability
Nonfiction new media projects, preferably led by a person of color who identifies as living with a disability.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for our grant:
Applicants cannot be enrolled in a full-time degree granting program.
Applicants should be 18 years of age or older to apply.
Applicants should be individuals, however they may have a fiscal sponsor.
Projects should preferably be led by a person of color who identifies as living with a disability.
ELIGIBILITY OF PROJECTS:
Projects must meet the following criteria to be eligible for our grant:
Projects should be a documentary film or nonfiction new media project.
Documentary projects should be feature length films (experimental nonfiction will be accepted)
The project is in any stage of production (pre-production, production, post production, distribution).
Projects in languages other than English should have English subtitles.
INELIGIBLE PROJECTS:
The following projects are ineligible for funding and will NOT be considered:
The applicant and project do not meet the above listed eligibility requirements.
Non-documentary or non nonfiction new media projects.
Projects in which applicants are hired, employed, or commissioned by another entity.
Projects that meet our criteria, but have an incomplete application and/or are missing supporting materials.
Projects submitted after the submission deadline.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
Projects will be evaluated based upon the following:
The strength of the proposal and artistic approach.
The feasibility of the proposed project.
The ethics and accountability of the project.
A completed application and all requested documents.
A fulfillment of eligibility requirements.
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2025 Queer|Art|Mentorship program
Queer Art
DEADLINE: July 31, 2024
INFO: The Queer|Art|Mentorship program nurtures exchange between LGBTQ+ artists at all levels of their careers and works against a natural division between generations and disciplines.
Fellows apply with a specific project they would like to work on during the program and meet with their Mentors monthly to discuss their progress.
Fellows also meet each month as a group to work through important issues shaping their creative and professional development in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.
The program begins in January 2025 and ends in October 2025
“QAM Debuts” are virtual artist talks scheduled throughout the program year in which current Fellows introduce their work to the broader QAM community and receive vital feedback. “The QAM Works-in-Progress (WIP)” series provides additional opportunities for Fellows to advance their Mentorship projects through public in-person presentations.
MENTORS:
Queer|Art is pleased to announce the new Mentors for the 2025 Queer|Art|Mentorship program cycle:
FILM
Andrew Ahn
Tabitha Jackson
Frédéric Tcheng
LITERATURE
Alexander Chee
Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha
Stacy Szymaszek
PERFORMANCE
Raja Feather Kelly
Young Joon Kwak
Erin Markey
VISUAL ART
Liz Collins
Chitra Ganesh
Ken Gonzales-Day
Now in its 14th year, the organization’s celebrated year-long creative and professional development program supports both remote and in-person participation between early-career and established LGBTQ+ artists from across the country. In expanding nationally, Queer|Art|Mentorship bridges professional and social thresholds that often isolate artists by generation, discipline, and region. The program supports a year-long exchange between emerging and established LGBTQ+ artists across four distinct fields—Film, Literature, Performance, and Visual Art.
Fellows apply with a specific project they would like to work on during the program and meet each month with their Mentors to discuss their progress in the lead-up to this event. Fellows also meet each month as a group to learn from and provide support for one another throughout the year.
STRUCTURE:
The program is a year in length. Fellows in Film, Performance, Literature, and Visual Art apply with a specific project they would like to work on during the program. Proposing a project is a way for Fellows to introduce themselves to Mentors, and working on that project in dialogue with a Mentor is a way to focus the development of the relationship. Keeping Queer|Art|Mentorship project-based also provides a manner by which to assess, and modify if necessary, the program’s long-term effectiveness in facilitating and supporting the actual creation of new work.
The program is largely driven by the unique character of each Mentor/Fellow pairing, organized through individual monthly meetings. Fellows also meet each month as a group in an environment that provides an opportunity for sharing ideas across disciplines and gathering further support among peers. The entire group of Mentor/Fellow pairs also convenes for two dinners throughout the cycle, hosted by Queer|Art. Throughout the year, Queer|Art staff engage in an ongoing dialogue with the Mentors and Fellows in an effort to ensure that the program best serves its participants. Further opportunities for ongoing career education and development will be sought out as the unique needs of each group of Fellows are assessed.
HISTORY + CONTEXT:
Queer|Art|Mentorship was born of a need to address the lack of support for queer content in a variety of cultural sectors and the scarcity of examples of sustainable careers for LGBTQ+ artists. A sensitivity to the absence of mentors who would have emerged from the generation most strongly affected by AIDS is also a palpable and driving force behind the program. The program launched in 2011.
Queer|Art|Mentorship aims to expand the perceived value of queer work and cultivate a collection of voices that amplify queer artistic experience. The program does not expect any kind of specific content in terms of artists’ work or how queerness manifests within and around it.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Artists must be working at a generative level within at least one of the following fields:
Film
Literature
Performance
Visual Art
Queer|Art|Mentorship is for artists who are:
Self-identified as queer, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, and/or intersex
Based in the United States, including US territories
Early-career and professionally focused, with a body of work already behind them
Not currently enrolled in school or university
And have a specific project they’d like to work on with a Mentor during their Mentorship cycle.
Most importantly, we are looking for artists who have an extraordinary potential for engagement in queer and artistic communities and would gain from, and add to, interaction with others.
Each Mentor chooses the Fellow they will be working with during the program. We encourage Mentors to look for artists who stand to receive maximum benefit from the resources of the program and bring diverse experiences and perspectives to the Queer|Art community.
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HUMAN RESIDENCY FELLOWSHIP
Ragdale / Lake Forest College
DEADLINE: July 31, 2024
APPLICATION FEE: $10
INFO: Ragdale is pleased to announce the HUMAN Residency Fellowship, an exciting new partnership with Lake Forest College made possible by the Mellon Foundation.
This multi-year collaboration invites artists from diverse disciplines to explore the intersection of the humanities, artificial intelligence, and social justice. Ragdale encourages applications from individuals whose work addresses questions about the impact of bias on AI outputs, the influence of dominant historical narratives on current AI technologies, and the ethical considerations for integrating AI into daily life.
ELIGIBILITY: Emerging, midcareer, and established writers, dancers, musicians, composers, and visual artists are encouraged to apply.
AWARD: Ragdale will award the HUMAN Residency Fellowship to 6 artists. This award includes an initial 6-day Group Residency in spring 2025 (dates TBD) with fellow HUMAN Residency Fellowship recipients and comes with a $1,000 stipend to offset travel and expenses. This AI-themed residency session will be followed by a full, individual, 18-day, fee-waived residency to be scheduled in the subsequent two years (2026 or 2027).
Full residencies are comprised of cohorts of up to 14 multidisciplinary artists working on their own projects. Awardees will receive a second stipend of $3,000 during the 18-day residency. All applicants who apply for the HUMAN Residency Fellowship will be asked to participate in a program, such as a panel talk, visiting artist lecture, workshop, or other related event as part of a culminating AI symposium in 2027. Program details will be determined after the cohort is selected.
The HUMAN residency at Ragdale is part of the Lake Forest College’s $1.2 million grant from the Mellon Foundation for HUMAN: Humanities Understanding of the Machine-Assisted Nexus, led by Professor of English and Executive Director of the Krebs Center for the Humanities, Davis Schneiderman.
GUIDELINES: All applicants submit electronic materials through the Submittable application portal. Do not email or mail any application materials. Please note the following requirements to complete your application.
A completed online application form includes:
A one-page artist statement and proposal. Proposals should describe how a residency would support the applicant’s work in exploring the intersection of the humanities and artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, with an emphasis on questions of equity and social justice.
A one or two-page CV or resume that summarizes your professional background.
Work samples that show work from the past 2-3 years. All media is acceptable. Most electronic file types and sizes are accepted.
PLEASE NOTE: Letters of recommendation are not required nor accepted.
ragdale.submittable.com/submit/293033/2025-human-residency
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nickelodeon writing program
Nickelodeon Animation
DEADLINE: August 1, 2024 at 11:59pm PT
INFO: Founded in the year 2000, the Nickelodeon Writing Program is a full-time, paid, yearlong development Program for television comedy writers with unique voices and from underrepresented communities. Join us at the studio in Burbank for classes and workshops to sharpen your skills, executive mentorship and networking to build your professional relationships, and the opportunity to work in the iconic live-action and animation writers’ rooms at Nick. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dedicate yourself to the craft of writing and build your career from the ground up.
The Nick Writing Program is not a writing contest – It’s a launching pad for diverse and emerging creatives. If you bring the unique voice and innovative ideas for kids’ and family content, we’ll help you launch a career with all the tools you’ll need to succeed in the industry for years to come.
We need your talent and perspective, so come tell us your story!
UPCOMING DATES:
October 31, 2024 - Semi-Finalists Notified
November 15, 2024 - Chosen Writers Notified
GUIDELINES:
STEP 1 - PICK A FOCUS:
When you pick a focus, it helps us curate your experience in the Program to better help you reach your goals as a television writer. Picking a focus does not mean your time in the Program will be spent exclusively working on content for this audience, but simply helps us gauge your interests and set you on a course for success. Your spec and pilot submissions do not need to adhere to these audience age groups in any way.
Kids’ Content (Audience Age 6-11) - This age group is Nickelodeon’s bread and butter. Most of Nickelodeon’s most iconic live-action and animated shows are developed for this demographic including SpongeBob SquarePants, Danger Force, and The Loud House.
Preschool Content (Audience Age 2-6) - The Preschool age group (including “bridge” content for tots moving into early elementary school age) loves to laugh and play along with their content. They’re smart, engaged, and always ready for new shows to watch like Paw Patrol, Ryan’s Mystery Playdate, and Baby Shark’s Big Show.
Preteen/Young Adult (Audience Age 11-17) - Nickelodeon shares its home in the Paramount Kids & Family Group with our partners at Awesomeness who cater to a tween and teen audience. We’ll partner with ATV and the creators of Nick’s shows for a slightly older audience like Side Hustle, Drama Club, and iCarly to make this experience the right one for you.
STEP 2 - SCRIPT PREPARATION:
All applicants must submit a SPEC SCRIPT and HALF HOUR ORIGINAL COMEDY PILOT that adhere to the following guidelines:
Must be based on a television series from the Accepted Shows List (spec only).
Typed in standard Final Draft (or equivalent) script format.
In black type, 12pt courier style font.
Do not upload a cover page with your script.
The following information should be included in the header/footer of your spec script on the first or all pages:
Name of the show (center of the header).
Title of the episode (center of the footer).
Filename should include only the name of your show and episode (Do not include your name or your submission will not be considered).
Do not put your name anywhere on the script, file, or file name.
THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED: Feature-length screenplays, reality-based comedies or dramas, treatments, outlines, plays, short stories, books, graphics, magazine/newspaper articles, poems, headshots, audio/videotapes, or other digital media. If it’s not on the Accepted Shows list or your comedy pilot, please do not submit it!
Please note: Submissions that do not adhere to these guidelines will not be considered.
STEP 3 - ACCEPTED SHOWS (2024):
Abbott Elementary
Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake
Animal Control
Awkwafina is Nora From Queens
Bob’s Burgers
Colin From Accounts
Digman!
Extended Family
Frasier (2023)
Futurama
Ghosts
Girls5eva
Grimsburg
Harley Quinn
HouseBroken
Killing It
Krapopolis
Loot
Lopez vs. Lopez
Mythic Quest
Night Court (2023)
Not Dead Yet
Platonic
Primo
Raven’s Home
Rick and Morty
Royal Crackers
Solar Opposites
Son of a Critch
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Starstruck
That ‘90s Show
The Completely Made Up Adventures of Dick Turpin
The Conners
The Great North
The Ms. Pat Show
The Neighborhood
Unstable
We Are Lady Parts
What We Do in the Shadows
STEP 4 - APPLY ONLINE:
Submission Materials to Include:
Completed application questions – some of these are long, so start your application early.
One spec script in .pdf format (this applies to both individual writers and writing teams).
One original comedy pilot in .pdf format (this applies to both individual writers and writing teams).
One-page resume in .pdf format.
Completed and digitally signed Submission Release form and Schedule A for each script. These can be downloaded from the link above the document upload section.
Complete Your Online Application:
All submission materials should be completed and uploaded to the Nickelodeon online submission platform Coverfly. All necessary forms can be downloaded via links embedded in the application.
Once in the platform, fill in the form with your “Project Info” about your spec from the Accepted Shows List.
Projects written by writing teams should only be submitted once. On the first page of the checkout form, writers will have the option to add one additional writer by clicking on the plus sign (+) next to the name fields.
Upload a .pdf of your spec script following the provided instructions. Leave off all identifiable information. At this stage, you will be asked to provide a few additional details about the script.
Choose the Program “Package” and “Add to Cart.”
Give us some “Additional Info” including your contact details, a signed Schedule A form, and a signed Release form (one for each member in the case of writing teams) for each script you submit (spec and pilot). Both forms can be downloaded from the link above the document upload section.
We’ll also need a resume in .pdf format. Please be sure to fill out all required fields and answer all questions or you will not be able to submit your application.
Finally, “Check Out” (at no cost) to complete your submission.
Don’t wait until the last minute! We advise that you give yourself at least two weeks prior to the August 1st deadline to complete your submission. No exceptions will be made for late submissions regardless of the circumstances.
If you are experiencing problems with the online application, please contact the technical support team at Coverfly by scrolling to the bottom of their site homepage and clicking “Contact.”
nickanimation.com/programs/writing-program/
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DOCUMENTARY NEW LEADERS
DOC NYC
DEADLINE: August 1, 2024
INFO: Now in its fifth year, DOC NYC’s 2024 Documentary New Leaders program honors figures in the American documentary industry whose work to date and potential for leadership brings greater inclusion and equity to the field. The initiative is co-presented by A&E IndieFilms.
Documentary New Leaders are selected from an open application process, in which candidates from across the field are invited to apply for the honor directly or be nominated by a peer. Following this open call for applications, DOC NYC’s selection committee reviews applications and nominations to recognize the accomplishments of rising talents who have created positive change in the documentary industry, and who are poised to bring the industry into a more inspiring future.
The New Leaders cohort is intended to represent a range of work and lived experiences and may come from any field within the documentary industry, including sales, funding, marketing, distribution, advocacy, or community organizing. Applicants may be based in any country but must have demonstrated experience and influence with the North American documentary industry. Each New Leader cohort receives an opportunity to gather live during the fall festival, as well as regular online meetings throughout the year. For questions about the program, email DOC NYC’s Director of Industry and Education at Malikkah@docnyc.net.
To self-nominate, click here.
To nominate someone else, click here.
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YADDO RESIDENCY:
Yaddo
DEADLINE: August 1, 2024
INFO: Yaddo offers residencies to professional creative artists from all nations and backgrounds working in one or more of the following disciplines: choreography, film, literature, musical composition, painting, performance, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and video. Artists apply individually. Peer review is the keystone of our selection process, with different panelists each season. Residencies last from two weeks to two months and include room, board and a studio. There is no fee to come to Yaddo, and we have modest access grants to help offset the costs of attending a residency.
All artists whose work falls within the five disciplines we serve are encouraged to apply. Generally, those who qualify for Yaddo residencies are either working at the professional level in their fields or are emerging artists whose work shows great professional promise. An abiding principle at Yaddo is that applications for residency are judged solely on the quality of the work. Yaddo places no publication, exhibition or performance requirements on artists in residence.
Not only is Yaddo an equal opportunity employer—we will not discriminate against any individual, employee, or application for residency based on race, color, marital status, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state, or local law—we strongly encourage applicants from backgrounds underrepresented in arts and culture to apply.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES + INSTRUCTIONS:
Application Deadlines: The January 10 deadline is for residencies starting May of the same year, through March of the following year. Applicants receive results by email in mid-March.
The August 1 deadline is for residencies starting November of the same year through June of the following year. Applicants receive results by email in early October.
Late applications are not accepted. All applications must be submitted electronically through the SlideRoom portal, yaddo.slideroom.com. The application portal opens in June for the August 1 deadline and early November for the January 10 deadline.
ELIGIBILITY:
Artists who are enrolled in graduate or undergraduate programs, or who are engaged in completing work toward an academic degree at the time of application, are not eligible.
Artists may apply once every other calendar year. For example, if you applied to a 2022 deadline, you will be eligible to apply again to a 2024 deadline.
Yaddo supports individual artists engaged in the genesis of new, original work. Auxiliary artists such as sound and lighting technicians, musicians, dancers and designers are ineligible to apply.
REAPPLICATION:
The criterion for repeat visits is the same as for first visits – the quality of the artist’s work. All artists must submit a complete application, including recent work samples.
FEES:
The nonrefundable application fee is $30. Depending on the discipline, an added fee of $5 to $10 for media uploads may apply. Application fees must be paid by credit card. If the fees represent a barrier to application, please contact our Program Department. Artists are responsible for their travel to and from Yaddo. We have modest access grants available to offset the costs of accepting an invitation. Applications for Access Grants are sent with your invitation.
LENGTH OF STAY:
Residencies vary in length, from two weeks to two months.
DISCIPLINES:
Applications are considered by independent Admissions Committees. Membership changes with each application round, and is composed of artists whose work is recognized and esteemed by their peers.
Panels consider applications to Yaddo in the following disciplines:
Literature: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, librettos, and graphic novels.
Visual Art: painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, mixed media, and installation art.
Music Composition: instrumental forms, vocal forms, electronic music, music for film, and sound art.
Performance: choreography, performance art, and multimedia works incorporating live performance.
Film & Video: narrative, documentary and experimental films, animation, and screenplays.
Apply to the Admissions Panel that best represents the project you’d like to work on at Yaddo. Apply to only one admissions panel, and in one genre, at a time. Contact the Program Director with any questions.
COLLABORATIONS:
Yaddo is no longer accepting applications under Collaborative Teams. Our Admissions department is exploring workshop formats that invite collaborators to Yaddo. Details are forthcoming.
Artists who wish to be in residence at the same time should apply to the Admissions Panel in their individual artistic discipline. Concurrent dates of residence may be requested.
REFERENCES:
At this time, references are not required as part of our application process.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
All application materials, including contact information and work samples must be submitted through yaddo.slideroom.com. Complete instructions by discipline, including details about the process and requirements, are offered in the SlideRoom portal. Specific work sample requirements are available here.
Submit a work sample(s) that reflects the project you wish to pursue during your residency, and that represents recent, finished work. The weight of your application is on your work sample; please choose your strongest work. Samples may be visual images, video clips, manuscript pages, or audio files, depending on the requirements for your discipline.
Address admissions questions to admissions@yaddo.org. Include your name and discipline in all correspondence. For technical assistance during the application process, contact support@slideroom.com.
Please note: Follow the instructions in Slideroom for your specific discipline, outlined below.
INSTRUCTIONS BY DISCIPLINE:
The initial stages of our application review are anonymous. Therefore, we ask that you omit your name from all work sample uploads in the file title and anywhere embedded in the file. Identities are revealed in the later stages of review. More detailed instructions on upload requirements are available in SlideRoom when the portal is open (early November – early January and again early June – early August).
Literature - Submit both a two-page preview sample and a full-length writing sample in double-spaced, manuscript format. For the longer excerpt, page length is determined by literature genre, including fiction & nonfiction (20 pages, about 5,000 words), drama & libretto (30 pages), poetry (10 pages), and graphic novel (10 pages). Work sample requirements are available here.
Visual Art - Submit seven digital images of visual artwork. Note: The Admissions Committee views images on personal computer screens and a large screen via projection. Optional: Documentary or elemental video of an installation. Work sample requirements are available here.
Music Composition - Submit two separate musical works, with recordings of one or both works. Both must include either a score or a brief statement. Work sample requirements are available here.
Performance - Submit both a preview work sample and a full-length work sample. For the preview, submit a two-minute continuous excerpt of one of your performance works. For the longer excerpt, include video documentation of up to three excerpts, totaling no more than 10 minutes in length. Include title, year, performers, any major collaborators, performance space/ location, and a brief description. Work sample requirements are available here.
Film & Video - Submit both a preview work sample and a full-length sample of the same work. For the preview, offer a two-minute continuous excerpt of your work. The longer sample includes a video or film segment, no more than 10 minutes total. Optional: Brief description of the samples. Work sample requirements are available here.
Screenwriters - Submit two writing samples of your screenplay. One longer sample of no more than 10,000 words or 30 pages and a second two-page excerpt of the same work. Optional: May include a brief synopsis if necessary. Work sample requirements are available here.
yaddo.org/apply/#instructions-by-discipline
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Femme Frontera Film Grant
Femme Frontera
DEADLINE: August 1, 2024 at 11:59pm MT
INFO: As part of an on-going initiative to increase, inspire, and support short form content made by filmmakers from and currently residing in El Paso, Las Cruces, Juarez, and Chihuahua, Femme Frontera will fund new works made by emerging and established women and gender-expansive filmmakers. The funds will assist these filmmakers in the creation of their short films in the Borderland region. One grant of $4000 will be awarded to each country.
$4,000 USA El Paso, Texas OR Las Cruces, NM
$4,000(USD) Mexico Ciudad Juarez OR surrounding areas in the state of Chihuahua
SUBMISSION MATERIALS:
Synopsis/Treatment (max 1000 words): This should include a detailed description of your film—Please include all major characters, plot points and the ending.
Cover Letter (max 750 words): This is an opportunity to tell us a bit about yourself and how these funds will be helpful to your project.
Artistic Statement (max 750 words). What is the creative vision of your project? What is the genre/tone? How do you want the audience to feel after they watch your movie, and what are you trying to convey? What is your personal connection to the material, and why does this story need to be told?
Logline: A one to two sentence description of your film.
Budget Sheet: A simple one-page budget for the project and the project’s timeline. Also, include a paragraph describing other funding you have received for this project and how you will use the money from this grant.
Short Bio: (max 250 words) Please provide a bio for the filmmaker, as well as any significant collaborators.
Contact information: Include your name, email, phone number, and mailing address.
Work Sample: Provide either a trailer or rough-cut of the project you’re applying for, or an example of previous work. The work sample should be available as a Vimeo or YouTube link. You can set your video to private if you don’t want the material available online, but please be sure to send us the password. More information on formatting for Vimeo can be found on their very helpful guidelines page: http://vimeo.com/help/compression. Privacy settings and other questions are discussed on their FAQ page: http://vimeo.com/help/faq. If you don’t have a work sample, please provide an explanation of what has motivated you to make this film, and provide a list of any previous creative works. This can be a painting, photography, or whatever your medium is.
All applications must be completed using our online form and received by end of day (11:59pm MST) on August 1st, 2024. If you do not have a Gmail account to complete the form, please e-mail us at ryan@femmefrontera.org.
Filmmakers will be notified by September 1st, 2024.
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Femme Frontera Screenwriting Grant
Femme Frontera
DEADLINE: August 1, 2024 at 11:59 pm MT
INFO: As part of an on-going initiative to increase, inspire, and support short form content made by filmmakers from and currently residing in El Paso, Las Cruces, Juarez, and Chihuahua, Femme Frontera will fund new works made by emerging and established women and gender-expansive filmmakers. The funds will assist filmmakers in the creation of a 15-30 page script. Three grants of $750 each will be awarded, with one grant allocated per city (El Paso, Texas, Las Cruces, NM, and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México region).
Grant winners will be awarded $750 to use towards the development of their screenplay. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to workshop their scripts. Workshops will consist of a digital table reading and feedback session.
2023 Femme Frontera Screenwriting Grant winners are strongly encouraged to apply to the Filmmaking Grant in 2024. Applications may be submitted in English or Spanish.
* The funds may not be used for marketing and distribution.
SUBMISSION MATERIALS:
Synopsis/Treatment (500-750 words): A synopsis of the project you wish to fund. This should be a detailed outline of your screenplay idea — What is the plot, who are your characters, and how does it end?
Cover Letter (max 750 words): We would like to get to know you and your project. Why do you want to tell this story? What is your personal connection to the material? What is your creative vision for the project, and who is the intended audience? What will be the big take-away from your film?
Short Bio (250 words). Tell us about yourself! Don’t hold back, we want to know all of your achievements.
Logline: A one to two sentence description of your screenplay.
Contact Info: Include your name, email, phone number, and mailing address.
Work Sample: Partial script or anything you’ve written prior. If you don’t have a work sample, please provide an explanation of what has motivated you to make this film, and provide a list of any previous creative works. This can be a painting, photography, or whatever your medium is.
All applications must be completed using our online form below and received by end of day (11:59pm MST) on August 1st, 2024. If you do not have a Gmail account to complete the form, please e-mail us at ryan@femmefrontera.org.
Grant recipients will be notified by September 1st, 2024.
femmefrontera.org/screenwriting-grant
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"My Time" fellowship
Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow
DEADLINE: August 5, 2024 by midnight CST
APPLICATION FEE: $35
INFO: The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow is pleased to announce the 2024 "My Time" fellowship funded by James Dean. Writers who are parents of dependent children under the age of 18 are invited to apply. Work may be any literary genre: poetry, fiction, plays, memoirs, screenplays, or nonfiction. The successful application will demonstrate literary merit and the likelihood of publication. Prior publication is not a requirement.
PRIZE: Four fellowship winners will receive a one-week residency to allow the recipient to focus completely on their work. A $500 stipend will be provided to cover childcare and/or travel costs to each recipient.
Each writer’s suite has a bedroom, private bathroom, separate writing space, and wireless internet. We provide uninterrupted writing time, a European-style gourmet dinner prepared five nights a week, and served in our community dining room, the camaraderie of other professional writers when you want it, and a community kitchen stocked with the basics for other meals.
Fellowship applications must be accompanied by a writing sample and a non-refundable $35 application fee. There is a limit of one submission per application. The winner will be announced no later than September 9, 2024.
Residencies may be completed anytime before December 2025.