Successfully making cinematic art is challenging, and sustaining a career in the media industry continues to be difficult due to the lack of access to mentors, industry leaders, tools, and strategies necessary in communities outside of major cities. The Sustainability Labs program serves five mid-career storytellers working in a variety of mediums and focuses on...Read More
The Jewish Film Institute’s Filmmakers in Residence Program is a year-long, competitive artist residency that provides creative, marketing, and production support for emerging and established filmmakers whose projects encourage thoughtful consideration of Jewish history, life, culture, and identity. The Residency is the only program of its kind, incubating independent, Jewish-themed media projects. DEADLINE: October 31, 2022...Read More
Sustainability Labs is seeking US creators, artists, directors, and producers looking to change their personal model of creative financial and business sustainability. Five fellows will work with mentors and a life coach on developing future goals for personal, professional, and financial growth based upon their creative aspirations. A $2,500 stipend will be provided, as well...Read More
The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) provides the LIFT–Early Career Support for Native Artists program, a one-year award and early career support program for emerging Native artists to develop and realize new projects. LIFT provides financial support and professional development to artists whose work aims to uplift communities and advance positive social change. Eligible applicants...Read More
Netflix and NewFest have partnered for a new initiative, the New Voices Filmmaker Grant that supports emerging LGBTQ+ filmmakers. Four filmmakers with documentary, narrative, animated or episodic projects by and about the LGBTQ+ community will each receive a $25,000 grant. The Grant seeks to support the creation of work from underrepresented voices in the film...Read More
Located in the Hudson Valley of New York, Art Omi has five distinct residency programs supporting artists working in dance, music, visual art, architecture, and writing. The residency is free to all artists with lodging and meals provided. Click here for more information and to apply.Read More
Firelight Media invites emerging filmmakers living in the American Midwest whoidentify as Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color (BIPOC) to submit proposals orworks-in-progress for a new digital shorts series, HOMEGROWN: Future Visions. Eight selected filmmakers will receive $35,000 to produce an 8-10 minute non-fictionshort film. The filmmakers will work with Firelight Media from development throughdistribution,...Read More
The Indigenous Arts Initiative (IAI) supports a rotating series of Indigenous art labs that provide Indigenous artists an opportunity to hone creative skills, expand professional networks and gain leadership experience through collaborative, mentor-based programming at the University of Kansas. As a partnership between KCAIC, KU Film and Media Studies, the Spencer Museum of Art, and...Read More
Unlock Her Potential (UHP) is a free mentorship program for Women of Color in various industries, including Film & TV. There are a few short answer questions. No need to submit a resume or portfolio for this application but must have an active LinkedIn account. Read More
Davey Foundation supports emerging filmmakers with financial grants valued up to $5,000 each, and gear grants, valued at up to $10,000 each, provided by Film Exchange. Filmmakers also receive mentorship from experienced filmmakers. The Davey Foundation was created in 2013 in memory of writer, actor, director, and producer David Fetzer following his death at the...Read More
