This program supports early- and mid-career documentary filmmakers based in Maine, offering a combination of mentorship, workshops, and industry access to accelerate the development of their feature documentary projects. It culminates in a public pitch session, providing a platform to connect with influential funders, broadcasters, distributors, and producers.

Benefits

• Mentorship from experienced documentary filmmakers and industry professionals.
• Workshops designed to refine artistic and storytelling techniques.
• Industry meetings with funders, broadcasters, distributors, and producers.
• A public pitch session for works-in-progress to gain exposure and feedback.
• Supportive community fostering innovation in documentary filmmaking.

Eligibility and Requirements

• Open to early- and mid-career filmmakers based in Maine.
• Applicants must be working on feature-length documentary projects in the works-in-progress stage.
• Projects should demonstrate bold creative ambitions and innovative storytelling approaches.

Program Goals

• To strengthen artistic voices of filmmakers.
• To facilitate meaningful connections with industry professionals and collaborators.
• To support filmmakers taking bold creative risks in documentary storytelling.
• To foster innovation and expand the boundaries of documentary cinema.