The Wavelength’s WAVE Grant is devoted to helping emerging female and non-binary filmmakers of color tell their own “great story.”
Donor Name: Wavelength
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $5,000
Details:
Funding Information
- Recipients will receive a $5,000 seed grant for the production of their short film.
- Recipients will receive a mentorship program. The Wavelength team will assist with development, production, and distribution strategies.
Eligibility Criteria
- Wavelength’s WAVE Grant is for a short narrative film of approximately 10 minutes. Shorts already in production or post-production will not be considered.
- Production of the short must be completed within 2024. Production cannot begin before Feb. 2024.
- This project must be the applicant’s directorial debut. Student films do not count as prior work. Applicants may have prior experience in film industry apart from directorial role.
- Applicants must own the copyright of their production and have budgetary and editorial control.
- Applicants must identify as a member of the BIPOC community and identify as woman or non-binary.
- Applicants must be based in the United States and will be required to provide proof of residency.
- Student films, feature films, series and engagement/outreach campaigns will not be considered. Documentary concepts or films in need of finishing funds will not be considered.
Requirements
- Treatment (one-page max) – include a brief outline of the story and tone.
- Script (optional) – a script is not required but preferred if you have it.
- Budget & Schedule – work-in-progress budget at development stage only and your production schedule. (A note on film financing: Wavelength partners with Seed & Spark as a platform tool for grantees to utilize.
- Resume – include a PDF of your CV. A link to your personal portfolio is also welcome.
- Video pitch (3 minutes max) – 1-3 minute video introducing yourself and the project (private Video or YouTube link is preferred).
- Signed release form – they will not be able to review your application without this release.
- If currently enrolled in university, must be graduating in or by 2024.
For more information, visit Wavelength.