BENT Film Festival Grant

BENT Film Festival Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Amount: US $500 - US $1,500
Last Updated: February 11, 2026

Summary

The BENT Film Festival Grant continues the legacy of Sacramento's longest-running LGBTQ+ film festival, offering $500 to $1,500 to support projects that highlight LGBTQ+ experiences and queer stories. This grant prioritizes applicants who self-identify as LGBTQ+, are based in the greater Sacramento area, and are working on projects that foster community visibility. The initiative aims to empower early-career filmmakers and artists, promoting inclusivity and creativity within the LGBTQ+ community.

Overview

About The BENT Film Festival was the longest-running film festival in Sacramento and the only festival dedicated to highlighting LGBTQ+ artists and their films. The goal of BENT was always 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 the festival, BENT’s leaders created this grant opportunity through the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, continuing BENT’s mission of supporting LGBTQ+ filmmakers and artists from across the greater Sacramento region. BENT Film Festival Grant 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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. We will consider applications from projects that will be shown at an event requiring an admission fee.