Hey creators!
We are back with another playlist, this time specifically for filmmakers.
Currently, there are (13) featured filmmaker grants.
If you are new here, welcome to Grants For Creators, a grant curation newsletter where we research and curate grants and other funding opportunities for US-based creatives and small biz owners.
We aim to keep you informed about the funding sources available, so you can support your projects or ideas.
In addition to publishing a monthly newsletter, we create these “playlists” so you can quickly find relevant awards based on craft or identity.
Browse through all our playlists here. We keep these updated with new opportunities as we find them.
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Resources For Filmmakers
Tongal
Pitch your best ideas for video projects with noteworthy brands. If you’re a writer, that means submitting ideas, concepts, taglines, scripts, and more for brands and studios to expand on and turn into marketing campaigns. If you’re a filmmaker or animator, that means pitching creative briefs for the opportunity to be financed to produce video content. Learn more about Tongal here.
1. [NEW] The 2027 Artists to Work Program - For Phoenix Filmmakers, Visual & Media Artists
This program supports the creation and presentation of original, new, or in-process artistic work by practicing Phoenix artists in the visual, film, or media arts. Awarded artists will be required to complete a public presentation inside the City of Phoenix boundaries that primarily benefits Phoenix residents. $10,000 will be awarded.
Deadline: September 6, 2026
2. [NEW] The Fondazione Prada Film Fund - For Production Companies
This is an annual initiative that supports independent cinema. Each year, the Fund supports up to 14 projects without restrictions regarding geography, theme, genre, or language. Film projects may be submitted at the development, production, or post-production stage. Selection will be based exclusively on criteria such as quality, originality, vision, and the strength and reliability of the applicant's structure, and will be carried out by a committee appointed by Fondazione Prada, which also determines the amount of the grants.
The applicant’s production company remains solely responsible for complying with all applicable requirements and conditions, and must have produced at least two feature films that were selected and premiered at an international film festival listed in the official eligibility checklist. The applicant production company must contribute at least 20% of the film's total budget. Funding ranges from €15,000 - €250,000.
Deadline: September 10, 2026
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