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Grants for Womxn & LGBTQ+ Filmmakers

Updated: Jun 18, 2020

Photo by Erica Lewis

Funding for womxn and LGBTQ+ filmmakers exists, but it can be hard to find. So, we've compiled a list to make it easier!
 
 By deadline:

  • The Loreen Arbus Disability Awareness Grant
         - Award: $7,500
         - Requirements: Films must be on physical or developmental disability issues.
         - Deadline: September 27th, 2019 at 11:59PM EST

  • In-Kind Post Production Grants
         - Award: Sound mix or color grading session
         - Requirements: Films must have completed principal photography and be at a rough cut or final stage to be eligible.
         - Deadline: September 27th, 2019 at 11:59PM EST

  • The Nancy Malone Marketing & Promotion Grant
         - Award: $5,000
         - Requirements: Films must be recently completed or currently completed. Films co-directed by a man are ineligible.
         - Deadline: September 27th, 2019 at 11:59PM EST

  • The Ravenal Foundation Feature Film Grant
         - Award: $7,500
         - Requirements: Director must be a second-time dramatic feature film director over the age of 40.
         - Deadline: September 27th, 2019 at 11:59PM EST

  • The TO.GET.HER Finishing Fund
         - Award: $2,000-$4,000
         - Requirements: Film must be 90% completed and filmmakers must be based in California.
         - Deadline: October 15th

  • Frameline Completion Fund
         - Award: $5,000
         - Requirements: Films must be about LGBTQ+ people and be 90% finished.
         - Deadline: (postmarked) October 31st, 2019

  • (Egg)celerator Lab
         - Award: $5,000-$10,000
         - Requirements: Must be a first or second time director.
         - Deadline: TBA, typically June.

  • Women in Film Finishing Fund
         - Award: $1,000 - $25,000
         - Requirements: Film must be 90% finished.
         - Deadline: TBA, typically July.

  • Horizon Award
         - Award: Mentorship at Sundance
         - Requirements: Specifically must be directed by a womxn.
         - Deadline: TBA, typically September.

ROLLING

  • Glass Breaker Films Catalyst Grants
         - Award: $7,000
         - Requirements: Filmmaker must be less than 5 years out of college.
         - Deadline: Rolling (funds replenished periodically)

  • Women's Film Preservation Fund
         - Award: Up to $10,00
         - Requirements: Films must have originally been made on film.
         - Deadline: Periodic
     
         This list will be updated as more information becomes available. Last updated: September 15th, 2019. Did we miss one? Leave a comment below

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