Grants For Filmmakers
Funding opportunities for filmmakers.
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] New Voices Filmmaker Grant - For Emerging Directors
This is an ongoing initiative in partnership with Netflix to support emerging directors by providing $25,000 in unrestricted funding to create new work celebrating LGBTQ+ stories and perspectives, along with mentorship, networking, and professional development opportunities. In addition to the grant and industry mentorship, fellows will participate in events and have their work showcased at NewFest’s New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival, one of the world’s largest queer film festivals. Fellows will also have the opportunity to travel as guests of NewFest to other North American film festivals.
Deadline: February 12, 2026
2. [NEW] The 2026 Sundance Institute Ignite X Adobe Fellowship - For Emerging Filmmakers
This opportunity is for emerging filmmakers (ages 18 to 25) who are creating stories that bring their passion, voice, and perspective to life. The program identifies and supports new voices and talent from the next generation of filmmakers by providing artistic and professional development to advance their careers to the next stage. The yearlong Sundance Institute Ignite x Adobe Fellowship is open to emerging documentary and fiction filmmakers worldwide. The fellowship begins with a weeklong in-person lab at MassMoca in North Adams, Massachusetts, orienting filmmakers to the fellowship and the year ahead. Selected applicants will receive a $5,000 artist grant.
Deadline: February 12, 2026
3. [NEW] The Big Sky Film Grant - For Montana Filmmakers
This program builds and supports partnerships with filmmakers and production companies to create jobs in the Montana film industry. In addition to providing grant funding, the program elevates and supports Montana filmmakers, crew, businesses, and individuals providing products, services, and locations to the film industry. To qualify, a production must film 50% or more of the principal photography days in Montana. Four grant categories are available to apply to: Feature Film & TV, Resident Filmmaker - Feature Film & TV, Short Form Content, and Resident Filmmaker - Short Form Content. Funding ranges from $1,000 to $100,000.
Deadline: February 15, 2026
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