Grants For Filmmakers [Updated February 2025]
18 Funding opportunities for filmmakers.
Hey creators!
We are back with another playlist, this time specifically for filmmakers. There are (15) filmmakers grants.
If you are new here, welcome to Grants For Creators (GFC), a monthly newsletter where we research and curate grants and other funding opportunities for US-based creatives and small biz owners.
We aim to keep you updated with funding sources available so you can support your projects or ideas.
In addition to publishing a monthly newsletter, we create these “playlists” so you can quickly find relevant awards based on craft or identity.
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Our (9) playlists include:
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Resources For Filmmakers
1. Tongal
Pitch your best ideas for video projects with noteworthy brands. If you’re a writer, that means submitting ideas, concepts, taglines, scripts, and more for brands and studios to expand on and turn into marketing campaigns. If you’re a filmmaker or animator, that means pitching creative briefs for the opportunity to be financed to produce video content. Learn more about Tongal here.
Grants For Filmmakers
1. [NEW] The AT&T Untold Stories - For Filmmakers
Untold Stories is a long-term collaboration between AT&T and the Tribeca Festival. It is an inspiring mentorship program that provides filmmakers with the resources and support they need to bring their unique stories to life. At the 2025 Tribeca Festival, five new filmmaking teams will pitch their original feature-scripted film projects to an esteemed committee of industry professionals to decide who will receive the next $1 million prize.
Deadline: February 3, 2025