Canon Filmmaker Award
Funding Amount
Canon Cinema EOS package (loaned)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Quarterly
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Other requirements
- Film Independent Fellows
- Los Angeles Film Festival alumni
- Spirit Awards nominees and winners
- Focus Areas: All filmmaking projects going into production or in development
Overview
Award Type: Equipment loan (Canon Cinema EOS package)
Geographic Scope: United States (Film Independent is based in Los Angeles, CA)
Frequency: Quarterly (four times per year)
Eligibility:
- Film Independent Fellows
- Los Angeles Film Festival alumni
- Spirit Awards nominees and winners
Focus Areas: All filmmaking projects going into production or in development
What They Fund: Loan of Canon Cinema EOS camera package for production use
Contact Information:
- Film Independent
- 5670 Wilshire Blvd. 9th Floor
- Los Angeles, CA 90036
- T: 323 556 9300
- F: 323 556 9303
Background: Film Independent offers quarterly awards to support independent filmmakers. Past winners have included Emily Ting (filmmaker) and Rodrigo Reyes (director of "Lupe Under the Sun"). The award provides access to professional cinema camera equipment during production.
How to Apply
Application Process
- Verify Eligibility: Confirm you are a Film Independent Fellow, LA Film Festival alumnus, or Spirit Awards nominee/winner
- Prepare Application Materials: Details to be found on Film Independent's website
- Submit Application: Submit through Film Independent's application portal
- Selection: Film Independent selects one filmmaker per quarter to receive the Canon Cinema EOS package
Note: Complete eligibility details and application link are available on Film Independent's website.
What Film Independent actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
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- 8
- Total given
- $240K
- Median grant
- $30K
- Range
- $10K–$50K
- By dollars: California 58%, New York 17%, Oklahoma 13%. Top recipient cities: Los Angeles, CA; Brooklyn, NY; West Hollywood, CA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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