Cucalorus Works-in-Progress Lab
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Other requirements
- Independent documentary filmmakers
- Works-in-progress stage films
- Social justice documentary focus
- Black storytelling emphasis
Overview
Cucalorus Works-in-Progress (WiP) Lab
Geographic Scope: United States
Focus Areas: Social justice documentaries with emphasis on Black storytelling
Eligibility:
- Independent documentary filmmakers
- Works-in-progress stage films
- Social justice documentary focus
- Black storytelling emphasis
What They Provide:
- Residency at Cucalorus campus (April 22-29, 2025 for 2025 cohort)
- Professional feedback on work-in-progress
- Workshops and consultations on audience engagement
- Community screenings during residency
- Audience engagement strategy development
- Accountability and storytelling training
Program Details:
- Co-designed and coordinated by Working Films and Cucalorus
- Public access opportunities (first time in 2025)
- Evening screenings with filmmakers and mentors
- Focus on accountable filmmaking
Location: Jengo's Playhouse, downtown Wilmington, NC (2025)
Contact:
- Phone: 910-342-9000
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 815 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
How to Apply
Application Process
Selection Process:
- Competitive selection of documentary films
- Evaluation based on story quality and social justice focus
- Black storytelling emphasis considered
- Works-in-progress stage required
What's Provided:
- Residency accommodation and venue
- Professional mentorship
- Workshops on audience engagement
- Community screening opportunities
- Feedback from industry professionals
Contact for Application:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 910-342-9000
- Website: workingfilms.org or cucalorus.org
What WorkingFilms Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2022
- 5
- Total given
- $143K
- Median grant
- $30K
- Range
- $8,000–$67K
- By dollars: Louisiana 47%, Connecticut 27%, Minnesota 21%. Top recipient cities: New Orleans, LA; Warren, CT; Saint Paul, MN.
Example grants
Jolu Productions Inc · New Orleans, LA
$67K
Fire Through Dry Grass LLC · Warren, CT
$30K
Twin Cities Public TV Inc · Saint Paul, MN
$30K
Boundless Films LLC · San Diego, CA
$8,000
Sawdust Productions · New Haven, CT
$8,000
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Arts
- Social justice
- BIPOC
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