| February Film Grants
There are a number of grant and award opportunities available for film projects this month. Here are some notable opportunities for filmmakers of all experience levels: Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s New Filmmakers Program – This grant provides $15,000 to first-time feature filmmakers to help with production costs. Sundance Institute Documentary Fund – This fund supports documentaries in various stages of production, from development through post-production. |
Sheffield Documentary MeetMarketDeadline: 14 February  The Sheffield MeetMarket is one of the world’s largest documentary and factual markets and pitching forums, selected projects will have the opportunity to meet with top Decision Makers among 300+ international funders, broadcasters, distributors, and exhibitors. |
The Jerome Foundation’s Film and Video Grant ProgramDeadline: 17 February  The Jerome Foundation’s Film and Video Grant Program is a production grant program for individual film and video artists who work in the genres of experimental, narrative, animation, and documentary production. Applicants must reside in one of the five boroughs and must be emerging artists whose work shows promise of excellence. |
Sundance Documentary FundDeadline: 17 February  The Sundance Institute Documentary Fund supports the work of nonfiction filmmakers from around the globe. |
Slamdance Writing CompetitionDeadline: 19 February  The Slamdance Screenplay Competition is dedicated to discovering and supporting emerging writing talent. We welcome screenplays in every genre, on any topic, from anywhere in the world. A unique feature of the competition is providing constructive feedback for every entrant. |
Pare Lorentz Documentary FundDeadline: 26 February  The Pare Lorentz Documentary Fund supports feature-length documentary films that reflect the spirit and nature of Pare Lorentz’s work, exhibiting objective research, artful storytelling, strong visual style, high production values, artistic writing, and outstanding music composition, as well as skillful direction, camerawork, and editing. |
Visions Sud Est FundDeadline: 27 February  The Swiss fund visions sud est supports film productions from Asia, Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe and guarantees their distribution in Switzerland. It was initiated by the Foundation trigon-film Baden and the Fribourg Film Festival, with the collaboration of Nyon’s Visions, du Reel and the support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. |
Creative CapitalDeadline: 28 February  Creative Capital provides each funded project with up to $50,000 in direct funding and career development services valued at $45,000, for a total commitment of up to $95,000 per project. |
Vision Maker Media – Public Media Content FundDeadline: 1 March  Vision Maker Media invites proposals for programs intended for Public Television that represent the experiences, values, and cultures of American Indians and Alaska Natives. |
World Cinema Fund Production GrantDeadline: 1 March  Together with the Federal Foundation for Culture and in cooperation with the Goethe Institute, the Foreign Ministry, and German producers, the World Cinema Fund works to develop and support cinema in regions with a weak film infrastructure, while fostering cultural diversity in German cinemas. |
Film and Video Individual Project Funding CanadaDeadline: 2 March  This funding provides up to $15,000 to support the development of individual Alberta artists, arts administrators, or an ensemble of artists by providing funding for a specific film and video arts projects in Canada. To be eligible for individual project funding, you must be a resident of Alberta. This means you: |
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