JuntoBox Feature Film Incubator

Award Type: Script development and production readiness program

Geographic Scope: United States

Program Duration: Four months

Participants Selected: 8-10 narrative feature film projects

Budget Requirements: Projects must be producible for $2.5 million or less

Eligibility:

• Writers, directors, and/or producers
• Must hold contractual rights to the feature-length screenplay
• All genres welcome

What They Fund/Provide:

• Professional script development workshops
• One-on-one meetings with industry professionals including:
  • Story analysts
  • Casting directors
  • Line producers
• Culminating pitch session where JuntoBox Film executives will greenlight at least one project for financing and production

Program Details:

• Co-chaired by Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker
• JuntoBox is a collaborative film studio for filmmakers and fans
• Program concludes with pitch session where selected projects receive greenlight for financing and production
• Spearheaded by Kelly Thomas (former producer in residence for Film Independent's Artist Development programs)

Focus Areas: Narrative feature film development and production readiness

Contact Information:

• Film Independent
• 5670 Wilshire Blvd. 9th Floor
• Los Angeles, CA 90036
• T: 323 556 9300
• F: 323 556 9303

Application Process

1. Verify Eligibility: Confirm you are a writer, director, or producer with contractual rights to a feature-length screenplay
2. Prepare Materials: Script and any required application materials
3. Submit Application: Submit through JuntoBox Films/Film Independent application portal
4. Selection: Film Independent selects 8-10 projects for the four-month program
5. Program Participation: Attend workshops and one-on-one meetings over four months
6. Final Pitch: Present project to JuntoBox Film executives at culminating pitch session

Required Materials:

• Feature-length screenplay (proof of contractual rights required)

Note: Application deadlines and complete submission details available on JuntoBox Films or Film Independent websites.