Written by Laura Moss You don’t need us to tell you it’s not easy out there for filmmakers. Film financing is hard to come by, and every industry conversation seems to end in the doom-inducing "survive to ‘25" mantra. Luckily, the funding and fellowship opportunities listed below are still going strong. We'll continue to add more fall deadlines to this list whenever we find more, as well as get back in the swing of updating throughout the year. The following opportunities are organized by deadline—from September through early December—and by category: documentaries, narratives and screenwriting. An asterisk(*) indicates an opportunity available in multiple categories.As always, use your best judgment when deciding to apply. And, of course, if we missed any please do let us know in the comments or an email or something. DocumentaryWomen in Media Short Film Finishing Grant*Women and gender non-conforming film professionals who are California residents are eligible for this grant, made possible by the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture.Women In Media is offering $500 to $3,000 in cash, as well as consultations, mentorships, and services for short film finishing. There's no fee to apply, but you must be a California resident and Women in Media member. Right now the first year of membership is $25—a discount offered until September 15th.From WiM:“The Women In Media Short Form Film Finishing Grants are a vital opportunity to bring our member’s projects to fruition. WiM Short Form Grants support completion of either a short narrative, short documentary,...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 6 September