Philadelphia Filmmaker Lab
Funding Amount
$50,000
Deadline
Closed
Grant Type
foundation
Deadline history & next window
Closed — next deadline expected around May 2027
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- Last deadline
- May 23, 2026
- Next expected
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- Tracked since
- April 2026
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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:
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
What Blackstar Projects Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
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- 12
- Total given
- $315K
- Median grant
- $24K
- Range
- $9,500–$82K
- By dollars: Pennsylvania 55%, Maryland 26%, California 10%. Top recipient cities: Philadelphia, PA; Baltimore, MD; Los Angeles, CA.
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