A new initiative in partnership with Netflix to support emerging LGBTQ+ directors in funding to create new work – in addition to mentorship, networking and professional development opportunities!
Donor Name: NewFest
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/22/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
NewFest’s New Voices Filmmaker Grant, in partnership with Netflix, supports emerging LGBTQ+ directors by providing funding to make new work, assisting in getting their work more widely shared, and propelling their careers forward through mentorship, networking and professional development opportunities.
In addition to the grant and industry mentorship, fellows will also participate in events and have their work showcased at NewFest’s New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival, one of the largest queer film festivals in the world. Fellows will also have the opportunity to travel as guests of NewFest to other North American film festivals.
Funding Information
The Grant seeks to support underrepresented voices in the film industry, and provides $25,000 unrestricted grant to 4 emerging directors.
Eligibility Criteria
- Are at least 18 years of age.
- Identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Currently live in the US, have resided in the US continuously for at least the past two years, and plan to reside in the US for the full duration of the grant period (through June 2025), regardless of the filmmaker’s citizenship or immigration status.
- Have previously directed at least one (1) short film or episodic inclusive of LGBTQ+ content that was completed within the past 5 years (January 2019).
- Have not previously directed a completed feature-length film (over 60 mins), even if self-funded or without distribution.
- Must not have formal representation (i.e. are not currently signed with an agent and/or manager).
- Must not have entered a distribution deal for any of their directorial work in which they both received monetary compensation and granted exclusive North American distribution rights to a third-party distributor.
For more information, visit NewFest.
