Bestowed annually by the Librarian of Congress in partnership with The Better Angels Society, a cash prize of $200,000 is awarded to one winner, a secondary prize of $50,000 to one runner-up, and $25,000 to each of four finalists. Submissions for the 2025 Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film are now open and close...Read More
The VC x Sony Mentorship Program, taking place virtually from August to December 2021, will pair 16 mentors and 16 mentees who will meet over a period of six months. All prospective mentees are expected to apply with a film project in mind, at any stage of development. Sony cameras and lenses will be available...Read More
The MediaMaker Fellowship is devoted to supporting documentary filmmakers grappling with critical issues of our time through the use of bold cinematic language and innovative impact strategies. This fellowship is seeking candidates who have the potential to impact understanding of how documentaries can transform the world, as well as expanding the quality of the art of...Read More
The Firelight Media Documentary Lab offers an 18-month fellowship program which supports filmmakers from racially and ethnically underrepresented communities working on their first or second feature length documentary film. The program provides filmmakers with customized mentorship from prominent leaders in the documentary world, funding, professional development workshops, and networking opportunities. Click here for more information and to...Read More
