In these turbulent, uncertain times, I am pleased to report that our indie funding ecosystem is still intact. Opportunities for the spring include meaningful support from the Sundance Institute, Film Independent, the San Francisco Film Society, and the Sloan Foundation, among many others. Calls for submissions are organized by regular deadline—check links for early submission—and by category: documentary, narrative, and screenwriting. An asterisk(*) indicates an opportunity available in multiple categories. As always, double-check eligibility requirements, and use your best judgment when deciding to apply. Documentary ’All Light Everywhere’, directed by Theo Anthony; supported by the Sandbox FundCredit: Super LTDSandbox Fund This program is administered by the Sundance Institute Documentary Fund, in collaboration with Sandbox Films. It offers grants, engagement events, and other opportunities for independent artists seeking to explore the intrinsic link between science and culture in their feature documentary work. The program supports projects in development, production, and post-production and there is no application fee. Recently supported films include ‘Fire of Love’, ‘Confessions of a Good Samaritan’ and ‘The Most Unknown’. From Sandbox: “Grants are offered to independent artists who are working at the intersection of science and nonfiction storytelling. The partnership identifies and supports nonfiction projects that inspire a deeper interest in science, especially among those who don’t think of themselves as science enthusiasts.” Deadline: March 10 Creative Capital Award* The Creative Capital Award provides artists with unrestricted project grants for the creation of innovative new artistic works that engage urgent social issues of our time. This...
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