Overview The Science in Cinema Filmmaker Fellowship is funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation as part of their mission to champion films that explore scientific or technological themes or characters. SFFILM will award fellowships to filmmakers in the screenwriting phase of developing a screenplay that tells a story related to science or technology. Winners…
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SFFILM Documentary Film Fund
Overview The SFFILM Documentary Film Fund (DFF) supports engaging documentaries in post-production which exhibit compelling stories, intriguing characters and an innovative visual approach. Since its launch in 2011, the SFFILM Documentary Film Fund has distributed more than $750,000 to advance new work by filmmakers nationwide. DFF grants are awarded once each year to documentary feature…
SFFILM Vulcan Productions Environmental Fellowship
Overview The SFFILM Vulcan Productions Environmental Fellowship supports documentary filmmakers telling powerful stories about the environment and/or conservation. The fellowship, originally launched in 2018, includes a $25,000 grant, an advisor with expertise in the specific environmental topic being explored, and access to SFFILM’s dynamic suite of artist development services, including an educational lesson plan. The…
SFFILM Rainin Grant
Application fee is $25 through February 6; $45 from February 7–20. Fees are waived for SFFILM members with the Filmmaker Add-On. Finalists will be notified by mid May. Winners will selected in mid June. All applicants will be notified of their status by email. Overview The SFFILM Rainin Grant program is the largest granting body…