This funding opportunity supports mid-career nonfiction filmmakers from racially and ethnically underrepresented communities in the United States, as well as filmmakers in Mexico, Brazil, Puerto Rico, and Colombia. It provides financial resources to develop feature-length documentary projects in the pre-production phase, helping filmmakers refine their stories and research essential elements of their films.

Key Details:

• Grants of up to $40,000 for research and development.
• Supports feature-length nonfiction films in the pre-production phase.
• Funds may also be used for essential needs like healthcare and childcare.
• Applicants must be mid-career directors with a strong track record.
• Projects will be reviewed in multiple stages, including peer and industry panel evaluations.

Who Can Apply:

• Filmmakers from racially and ethnically underrepresented communities in the U.S.
• Filmmakers living and working in Mexico, Brazil, Puerto Rico, and Colombia.
• Mid-career directors with experience in nonfiction storytelling.
• Filmmakers working on a feature-length documentary in the pre-production phase.