Applications are now being accepted for the BENT Sacramento LGBTQ+ Film Festival Grant.
Donor Name: Sacramento Region Community Foundation
State: California
County: El Dorado County (CA), Placer County (CA), Sacramento County (CA), Sutter County (CA), Yolo County (CA), Yuba County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/30/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Founded in 1993, BENT Sacramento LGBTQ+ Film Festival (formerly the Sacramento International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival) had a rich, queer history and ran for 30 years as the longest-running film festival in Sacramento and the only LGBTQ+ one. BENT highlighted and supported LGBTQ+ artists and their films, showcasing stories that sometimes do not get told. The goal of BENT has always been to change the world through the power of queer cinema. Create safe and inclusive spaces for self-expression, inspire an authentic sense of activism in the continued fight for equality, and celebrate the unique heritage and diverse cultures of the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. Following the close of BENT, the organization decided to put the remaining resources together to create a lasting fund that would continue BENT’s mission of supporting LGBTQ+ filmmakers and artists from the greater Sacramento region.
Grants of $500 to $1,500 will be awarded to support projects that showcase some aspect of the LGBTQ+ experience or bring attention to queer stories and history. The review committee will prioritize projects that reach the following audiences:
- College and high school LGBTQ+ groups
- Film making and art classes/instructions
- LGBTQ+ art galleries.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants to the grant must:
- Self-identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community.
- Be in Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Sutter, Yolo, or Yuba counties.
- Be working on a specific film or art project that:
- Showcases some aspect of the LGBTQ+ experience or brings attention to queer stories and history.
- They intend to make visible to the community. They will consider applications from projects that will be shown at an event requiring an admission fee.
- Preference will be given to students and creators early in their careers.
For more information, visit SRCF.
