Funding Amount

$50,000

Deadline

May 23, 2026

45 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Philadelphia Filmmaker Lab

Overview: A year-long directing fellowship with $50,000 in production funds for Black, Brown, and Indigenous filmmakers in the Greater Philadelphia area.

Geographic Scope: Greater Philadelphia area

Eligibility: Black, Brown, and Indigenous filmmakers; emerging and mid-career artists

Program Details:

  • Founded in 2021

  • Provides equipment, space, crew, mentorship, funding, and critical feedback over the course of one year

  • Expanded to include both directors and producers

  • Fellows develop short narrative films

  • World premieres of films occur at the annual BlackStar Film Festival
  • Contact: Available through blackstarfest.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Detailed application instructions not provided in available materials. Contact BlackStar Projects for application details.

    Next Deadline: May 23, 2026

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    Fields of Work

    artsbipocperforming-arts

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