This program supports independent narrative feature films that explore social justice issues through compelling storytelling. It provides funding and development opportunities to help filmmakers create impactful projects while fostering professional and economic growth in a specific filmmaking community.

Benefits

• Up to $25,000 in funding for screenwriting, development, or post-production phases.
• A one-month residency for screenwriting or development projects, offering mentorship and peer collaboration.
• Access to comprehensive artist development resources to enhance creative processes.
• Support for projects with a focus on social impact and strong artistic integrity.

Eligibility and Requirements

Applicant Eligibility:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old and in a key creative role such as screenwriter, director, or producer.
• Projects must be actively in the screenwriting, development, or post-production phase.
• Films should explore social justice issues like human rights, gender, or discrimination.
• Eligible projects must be feature-length fiction films with a total budget under $3,000,000.
• Projects previously submitted may reapply with significant updates or progress.

Project Requirements:

• Must focus on contemporary social issues and contribute to public awareness or social change.
• Applicants should provide materials such as a logline, project synopsis, artistic vision, and work samples.
• Filmmakers are encouraged to submit a pitch deck, lookbook, and prior work samples to strengthen their application.
• Applications must include a budget top sheet for development and post-production stages.