- The Sloan Fellowship supports narrative features and series centered around scientific and technological themes in the screenwriting stage. Two fellows are selected annually and awarded cash grants of $35,000, a FilmHouse residency, and a science advisor to support the scientific accuracy of the project.
- The Sloan Stories of Science Development Fund awards a $10,000 cash grant to 2-4 filmmakers in the earliest stages of writing screenplays inspired by articles and discoveries from the Stories of Science Sourcebook. The Development Fund runs every other year and will resume in 2023.
Do I need to live in the Bay Area to be eligible for the SFFILM Sloan Fellowship?
No. SFFILM Sloan is open to filmmakers based anywhere in the U.S. or internationally.
When are applicants notified?
All applicants will be notified of their status through the SFFILM grant platform by mid-November.
How many projects are granted each year?
The Documentary Film Fund grants its support to approximately 3 projects each year with grants of $20,000.
What types of films does this fund support?
The SFFILM Doc Film Fund supports a range of films from around the world. Films do not have to have a strong social issue and most often do not have that at the center of the film. The fund supports documentaries that exhibit compelling stories, intriguing characters and an innovative visual approach. Recent examples of this include Honeyland, Hale County This Morning, This Evening, Midnight Family, The Feeling of Being Watched, Midnight Traveler, and Cutie and the Boxer.