Independence Public Media Foundation’s Local Filmmaker Fund supports filmmakers across the Greater Philadelphia region with the development of their films and gaining skills to further hone their craft.
Donor Name: Independence Public Media Foundation
State: Selected States
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/28/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Fund, in addition to a grant, includes a 12-month cohort that aims to serve as an incubator for local filmmakers to work on their films while gaining industry knowledge (i.e. via capacity-building workshops, skill-sharing) and building their network. In addition, filmmaker grantees will have the option of screening their film at IPMF’s annual Fall Film Screening—a great opportunity for projects to gain public interest and following.
Film projects can be at any stage of production, from pre-production to post-production. A panel of local filmmakers and film advocates select each year’s Local Filmmaker Fund recipients. This community-led grant-making process aligns with IPMF’s vision to share and shift power with the community in pursuit of justice and equity.
Eligibility Criteria
- Filmmakers can apply for funding at any stage of development.
- IPMF defines the Philly region as the following:
- Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania
- Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties in New Jersey
- New Castle County, Delaware.
Criteria the Panel will Consider
- Does the filmmaker have an impressive body of work?
- Is the filmmaker from the Philly region and from an underrepresented group?
- Does their work demonstrate a commitment to community and/or social justice?
- Is the filmmaker under-resourced?
- Are they creating work that is timely and needed?
For more information, visit IPMF.
