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Documentary
MountainFilm Commitment Grant[1]
If you're working on a documentary that touches on mountain culture or the environment, the MountainFilm Commitment
Grant will support up to five filmmakers a year with $5,000. From MountainFilm[2]:
Grants are awarded to filmmakers, photographers,artists and adventurers whose projects are intended to move
audiences to action on issues that matter. Interested parties should apply iftheyre creating a work that can be
presented in a theater, gallery ormore broadly on television and online. We are particularly looking forprojects
that will have a positive and tangible effect on specific andvital issues. It's also essential that the project is
invested withboth the passion and capacity to be completed fully.
Deadline: July 10
Points North Fellowship[3]
Growing each year, the organizers of Camden International Film Festival[4] have expanded the Points North Fellowship
for five lucky filmmakers to receive two All Access passes to the festival, four nights of accommodations and a stipend to
subsidize their travel to Camden for the Points North Pitch and industry mentorship to launch their doc project. From
CIFF[5]:
The Points North Fellowship is a unique opportunity for five documentary filmmakers (or filmmaking teams) to
develop their feature-length works-in-progress through a combination of focused industry mentorship, workshops,
meetings and a public pitch session at the Camden International Film Festival.
Deadline: July 24
Southern Documentary Fund Filmmaking Grant[6]
If you live in North Carolina or have a story set there, you could get $1,000 - $5,000 for development, production, or postproduction from the SDF[7]:
The Southern Documentary Fund seeks documentary films made in or about North Carolina for our annual
filmmaking grants. These grants are made possible thanks to generous support from The Mary Duke Biddle
Foundation.[8]
Deadline: July 31
Sundance Documentary Fund[9]
A core component of Sundance's Documentary Film Program, this competitive grant looks for artful films about relevant
topics, and it can get you $20,000 to $50,000, depending on which area (Development, Production/PostProduction,
Audience Engagement) you are applying for. From the Sundance Institute[10]:
The Sundance Documentary Fund provides grants to filmmakers worldwide for projects that display: artful film
language, effective storytelling, originality and feasibility, contemporary cultural relevance, and potential to reach
and connect with its intended audience. Preference is given to projects that convey clear story structure, higher
stakes and contemporary relevance, forward going action or questions, demonstrated access to subjects, and
quality use of film craft.
Deadline: August 3
Tribeca Film Institute Documentary Fund[11]
If you are in the advanced stages of development, or in production or post-production on a creative documentary, you
could score $25,000-$50,000 from the respected Tribeca Film Institure. From TFI[12]:
The TFI Documentary Fund, presented by The Orchard, supports and furthers the development of exceptional
character-driven, non-fiction works that spotlight contemporary themes with an original focus and bold, creative
filmmaking. This fund allows TFI to financially support many audience-grabbing genres that fall under the
documentary field.
Deadline: August 3
ITVS Open Call[13]
Not so much a grant as a co-production investment, ITVS puts in serious cash for documentaries, and while they don't
give out feedback to all applicants anymore, they will do so if you make it to the second round. (Filmmakers have often
said applying multiple times to Open Call is the only way to go!) From ITVS[14]:
Open Call provides completion funds for single nonfiction public television programs on any subject, and from any
viewpoint. Projects must have begun production as evidenced by a work-in-progress video. Open Call funding is
only available to independent producers who are citizens or legal residents of the U.S. and its external territories.
Deadline: August 7 (opens July 10)
media and distribution landscape and the commercial realities of increasingly fragmented sources of finance.
Deadline: September 18
The Scottish Documentary Institute Consultancies [31]
The Scottish Documentary Institute is rapidly becoming a renowned force behind interesting documentaries coming out of
the region, so if you're based in Scotland, the Consultancies are a good way to get your foot in the door. From SDI[32]:
Scottish Documentary Institute is offering year-round submissions of Scottish documentary projects in
development (shorts and features) to our Docscene project pool. The projects will then be steered towards
forthcoming training programmes or other funding opportunities, depending on theme and scope: Seed Funding,
Interdoc, the Edinburgh Pitch and prepared for other submissions to funders, meet markets or pitching forums.
The aim is to improve quality of project development and increase the talent pool.
Deadline: Rolling
Screen Australia: Documentary Producer Equity Program[33]
For documentary filmmakers that have an low-budget Australian doc looking for 20% of their funding, try this program
from Screen Australia[34]:
To be eligible, a project must have Significant Australian Content, be a documentary, having regard to the
guidelines compiled by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), be a single-episode program
of at least a commercial half hour in length, or a series of at least two episodes each of which is at least a
commercial half hour in length (interstitials or series of interstitials are not eligible), and be intended for distribution
to the Australian public, with a clear and demonstrable path to audience...
Deadline: Rolling
The Bertha BRITDOC Documentary Journalism Fund[35]
This new fund offers 10,000-50,000 to doc filmmakers from any country in a mix of grants and investments. From
BRITDOC[36]:
The fund supports projects at the intersection of film and investigative journalism that break the important stories
of our time, expose injustice, bring attention to unreported issues, and cameras into regions previously unseen.
Deadline: Rolling
Ford Foundation: JustFilms[37]
If you have a social justice documentary at the rough cut stage, take a look at the JustFilms eligiblity to see if you can
apply. (A few topics of docs that are not eligible: health, sports, early childhood, advocacy, educational, scientific.) If you
are located internationally, see if you are in one of the ten places where the Ford Foundation has regional offices. From
the Ford Foundation[38]:
JustFilms focuses on film, video and digital works that show courageous people confronting difficult issues and
actively pursuing a more just, secure and sustainable world...Beginning in 2011, we are investing $10 million a
year over five years in documentary projects that address urgent social issues and help us understand our past,
explore our present and build our future. Our goal is to expand the community of emerging and established
filmmakers who often lack funding, and help them to realize their visions and reach audiences.
Deadline: Rolling
Narrative
Since narrative film is based on a for-profit model (even a tenuous one) there are less grants and more potential investors
than its documentary counterpart. However, grants are out there! If you find your project ineligible, there are also film coproduction markets -- where you can meet and pitch your film to the financiers who are in a position to fund your film.
National Film Board of Canada Filmmaker Assistance Program[39]*
If you're a Canadian citizen or a landed immigrant, the Film Board of Canada has ten provinces that offer emerging
filmmakers $3,000-$5,000 grants a year in technical services to complete your film. Deadlines depend on the province, so
be sure to check them out individually. From NFBC[40]:
The National Film Boards mandate is to reflect Canadian values and perspectives through the production and
distribution of innovative Canadian audiovisual works accessible in relevant media of today. The Filmmaker
Assistance Program (FAP) is designed to help developing independent filmmakers complete their films/videos by
providing technical services and support.
Deadline: June/July (check for your specific region)
Film London Production Finance Market (PFM)[41]
Coinciding with the BFI London Film Festival, the PFM selects project to meet potential investors for films with a budget
over 1 million, and has a parallel MicroMarket for films with budgets under that amount. From Film London[42]:
The Production Finance Market (PFM) connects international producers and financiersto encourage new film
financing relationships, and is the only event of its kind in the UK. The PFM is open to producers with feature film
projects of 1m+ aimed at an international audience and for international financiers seeking new projects.
Deadline: July 3
Screen Australias Feature Film Production Program[43]
If you're an Australian-based filmmaker, you have got to get in touch with Screen Australia! The government film agency
throws down major funds low-budget features, documentaries, and large format programs. From Screen Australia[44]:
Screen Australias Feature Film Production Program aims to assist in the creation of a diverse range of successful
Australian films that resonate with their audiences films that entertain, enlighten and reflect an Australian sense
of identity both domestically and internationally.
Deadline: July 13
SFFS/KRF Filmmaking Grant
If you're making a film that touches on important issues and can be involved with the San Francisco film scene at some
point between pre and post production, you could get $15,000-$50,000 to make it from the San Francisco Film Society!
From SFFS:
The SFFS/KRF Filmmaking Grants support feature narrative films that through plot, character, theme or setting
explore human and civil rights, antidiscrimination, gender and sexual identity and other social issues of our
time.The SFFS/KRF Filmmaking Grant provides tangible encouragement and support to meaningful projects
nationally that benefit and uplift the Bay Area filmmaking community in a professional and economic capacity. In
addition to the cash grant, recipients receive various benefits through the Film Society's comprehensive and
dynamic filmmaker services programs.
Deadline: Opens July 13
Film London's Microwave[45]
This Film London initiative is meant to warm-up low-budget features from emerging British filmmakers. This year, Film
London is also offering development funding up to 10,000 along with production funding, distribution funding, and
professional training. Six films will get 100,000 for production and additional support to make the films. From Film
London[46]:
This unique scheme doesn't just fund films; it offers the next generation of filmmakers a proven programme of
training-through-production, as well as distribution support. Championing London's diverse and dynamic emerging
filmmakers, we offer development funding for shortlisted projects, as well as production and distribution support to
the eventual greenlit films.
Deadline: July 14
Power to the Pixel - Pixel Market[47]*
From financing forums, market meetings, networking, and fellowships & awards ranging between 1 - 4,000, the Pixel
Market can be a great place to get your project up and running. From Power to the Pixel[48]:
At The Pixel Market Meetings, 35 project teams will engage in a series of 1-2-1 business meetings with over 150
international financiers, commissioners and platforms from film, TV, online, mobile, games, interactive, publishing, live
events, the arts and advertising. The Pixel Market Meetings day culminates in an awards reception where the following
prizes will be awarded: ARTE International Pixel Market Prize, Cinekid Pixel Market Prize,IFP Pixel Market Prize. At The
Pixel Market Finance Forum the top 8 projects out of 35 projects selected for The Pixel Market will present at The Pixel
Market Finance Forum in front of a 400 strong live audience and to a panel of over 35 leading producing, finance and
distribution experts.
Deadline: July 16
World Cinema Fund Production Grant[49]*
If you have a production company in Latin America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia,
Southeast Asia and the Caucasus, or a German production company with a partner in one of those areas, you could
get80,000 EUR for your next narrative feature or documentary. From WCF[50]:
Together with the Federal Foundation for Culture and in cooperation with the Goethe Institute, the Foreign Ministry
and German producers, the World Cinema Fund works to develop and support cinema in regions with a weak film
infrastructure, while fostering cultural diversity in German cinemas. The World Cinema Fund supports films that
could not be made without additional funding: films that stand out with an unconventional aesthetic approach, that
tell powerful stories and transmit an authentic image of their cultural roots.
Deadline: July 16
CROSSROADS Co-Production Forum[51]*
If you have a film that has a strong connection to the Mediterranean, the Balkan regions, or Central Europe, this coproduction forum might be for you. From Thessaloniki IFF[52]:
CROSSROADS introduces producers and directors to a variety of industry professionals from all over the world.
The programme is varied and provides the opportunity to meet, formally and informally, distributors, broadcasters,
sales agents and consultants. CROSSROADS goal is to support the producers of feature-length fiction film
projects that contain a link to the Mediterranean and Balkan regions as well as Central Europe. Qualifying features
will be produced or co-produced by a country in this area or are movies that contain story elements based in these
regions.
Deadline: July 31
The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture: Cinema Grant[53]*
For filmmakers with Arab background, you could get an average of $20,000 for development and scriptwriting, production
and post-production of animation, documentary, experimental and narrative films in short, medium and feature lengths.
From AFAC[54]:
AFACs cinema funding is open to all kinds of film projects short films, feature narratives, short documentaries, feature
documentaries, animation and experimental film. AFAC offers funding for development/scripting, production and postproduction. Projects applying for a development/ scripting grant are eligible for a maximum of $15,000 while projects
applying for a production/ post-production grant are eligible for a maximum of $50,000.
Deadline: August 1
The Hubert Bals Fund: Script & Project Development Support[55]*
An intiative from the prestigious International Film Festival Rotterdam dedicated to funding script development by
filmmakers from developing countries. Since the Fund started in 1988, well over 530 projects from independent
filmmakers in Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Africa and Latin America have received support. From IFFR[56]:
A HBF Script and Project Development[57] grant can be used for the further development of the script (e.g.
research, writing, translation or hiring a coach or script consultant) but can also be used to present the project to
financiers or other potential partners at (international) co-production meetings or film festivals. The maximum
contribution for Script and Project development is 10.000.
Deadline: August 1
The Hubert Bals Fund: Post-Production[58]*
Additionally, HBF offers a post production fund dedicated to funding post work by filmmakers from developing
countries.From IFFR[59]:
A HBF Postproduction[60] grant can be used for various activities in the post-production process (e.g. editing,
colour grading or sound mixing). Please note that in return for post-production support, the HBF requests that the
world premiere of the film takes place at IFFR. Also, the Fund requests the distribution rights for the Benelux. The
maximum contribution of the HBF for this category is 20.000.
Deadline: August 1
Flanders AudioVisual Fund[61]*
If you are planning a production in Flanders, or thinking of co-producing with someone based their, the Flanders
AudioVisual gets 12.5 million a year, and spends 78% of that money on film production. From VAF[62]:
The Flanders Audiovisual Fund (VAF) supports audiovisual production in, as well as international co-productions
with Flanders. The Fund was set up by the Flanders government in 2002 and is headquartered in Brussels. The
aims of the Flanders Audiovisual Fund are threefold: to develop a sustainable audiovisual industry, to encourage
and support upcoming audiovisual talent and to promote a vibrant audiovisual culture in Flanders.
Deadline: August 24
3D Content Financing Market (3DFM)[63]*
Have a 3D film in mind you're looking to get money for? The 3D Mart is the first international financing market just for
stereoscopic 3D! From 3DFM[64]:
3DFM is open to experienced S-3D producers, and to persons with demonstrated artistic abilities in other
domains. Wherever you are in the world, you are invited to submit your qualifying project(s)! All participants
registered can attend the pitches, and they can network with the international producers, financiers, sales agents,
distributors, and co-producers present at the market. The selection committee examines the projects, and then
assigns each qualifying project either to an oral presentation/pitch to financiers and co-producers, or to a poster
presentation.
Deadline: August 31
CineMart Co-Production Market[65]*
If you're looking to get your film seen, and possibly financed, by the international film community, CineMart, hosted by the
prestigious International Rotterdam Film Festival, is the place to be. Each year, CineMart chooses about 35 projects in
Deadline: Rolling
Panavisions New Filmmaker Program[73]
If you are a student or a low-budget indie, Panavision might supply you with free camera packages. From Panavision[74]:
The New Filmmaker Program loans film or digital camera packages (based on availability) to filmmakers for
student thesis films, low-budget independent features, showcase reels, Public Service Announcements, or any
other type of short not-for-profit project.
Deadline: Rolling
Screenwriting
BAFTA Rocliffe Writing For Children Call 2015[75]
If you are a UK-based writer with a focus on content for chidlren, then you could be one of three projects selected for a
BAFTA showcase and industry introductions for this particular call. From Rocliffe[76]:
Shortlisted writers will go on to be involved in a wide range of development opportunities including workshops and events.
BAFTA & Rocliffe are looking for new talent that demonstrate industry potential. As part of the partnership with The
London Book Fair, a writer from one of the three projects will be taken to MIP Junior in Cannes in October 2015 with all
travel and hotel expenses paid. The recipient of this prize will be selected by London Book Fair.
Deadline: July 4 (early), July 27 (final)
Werner Film Productions Australian Story Lab[77]
If you're an Australian-based screenwriter, check out this Story Lab to workshop your project and possibly get it into
production. From Werner[78]:
The Story Lab workshop will provide a solid creative foundation for the selected writer to develop market ready
materials, including a pitch bible and first draft pilot episode. If funded into production, it is WFPs intention that the
selected writer will be engaged to work on the series in a key creative role.WFP wants to work closely with
Australian writers to bring to life, the most unique, compelling and entertaining passion projects.
Deadline: July 10
SFFS/Hearst Screenwriting Grant
The Hearst Screenwriting Grant from the San Francisco Film Society doles out $15,000 to a screenwriter with a promising
treatment and first ten pages. From SFFS:
The SFFS / Hearst Screenwriting Grant is given to a mid-career screenwriter who has been a practicing writer for
at least five years and who has previously written a minimum of one feature screenplay. The grant is open to
writers residing in the United States whose project expresses both a unique personal perspective and an artistic
approach to the subject. Priority is given to writers whose previous short or feature screenplays have been
produced as an independent film.
Deadline: July 8 (early), July 15 (late)
American Zoetrope Screenwriting Contest[79]
If you haven't earned any major dough a screenplay, here's your chance to win $5,000 and get your script recognized for
its compelling narrative by Francis Ford Coppola! From American Zoetrope[80]:
The winner and ten finalists will be considered for representation by William Morris Endeavor, CAA, The Gersh
Agency, Exile Entertainment, ICM, Oasis Media, UTA, The Radmin Company, Prolific Entertainment, Energy
Entertainment, and Dontanville/Frattaroli. Their scripts will be considered for film option and development by
leading production companies, including: American Zoetrope, Samuel Goldwyn Films, Fox Searchlight, Sony
Pictures Classics, IFC Entertainment, Paramount Classics, Lionsgate...The contest's aim is to seek out and
encourage compelling film narratives, and to introduce the next generation of great screenwriters to today's
leading production companies and agencies.
Deadline: August 3 (regular), September 14 (late)
BlueCat Screenplay Competition[81]
With prizes ranging from $15k for Best Feature, $10k for Best Short, as well as sums for UK scripts and International
scripts, theBlueCat Screenplay Competition could mean some handsome sums for a lucky few. For those who don't win,
everyone gets written analysis. From BlueCat[82]:
Every year, BlueCat provides a community for the unknown screenwriter to develop their work, giving
undiscovered talent a path to professional success. BlueCat accepts both feature lengthand short screenplays,
and in keeping with our longstandingtradition, every screenplay will receive one written analysis, with our best
screenplays receiving over $40,000 in cash prizes.
Deadline: September 1 (to get a written analysis by October 1)
Sundance/Sloan Commissioning Grant & Fellowship[83]
For writers with a script that has real science, math, or technology in it (note: not science fiction) the Alfred P. Sloan
Foundation can give you funds to either develop your idea or take your script to the next level under the guidance of
Sundance. From the Sundance Institute[84] on the partnership:
Only one of each is awarded each year. We are looking for a diversity of stories that not only highlight science
(which can include math, technology, and medical research) as a central component, but also go beyond that
thematically to engage us with strong characters and resonant themes. While biopics and historical films are
welcome, we also encourage you to think outside the traditional mold of what a science film is, and to think in
terms of using the science/technology as a backdrop to stories about individuals, how it influences their lives,
relationships, and unique perspectives.
Deadline: Early September TBA