Black Creators Forum Short Film Grant (United States)

They only want to provide funding for projects that can begin production within a reasonable amount of time. Please keep this in mind when applying. Is this a film you can safely produce and complete in the time provided? If it appears that you will not be able to complete your film within a year due to the ongoing pandemic (or other) concerns, they ask that you wait until another grant opportunity opens. They will, of course, work closely with the awarded filmmaker in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise. They are very understanding and can provide extensions where necessary.

Funding Information

• This $5,000 cash grant is for a Memphis or surrounding county-based Black filmmaker to produce a short film. The grant recipient will be selected by an independent jury of Black film professionals.

Who is eligible?

• Black directors living in Shelby County (Tennessee), DeSoto County (Mississippi), Crittenden County (Arkansas), Tipton County (Tennessee), Fayette County (Tennessee), Marshall County (Mississippi), and Mississippi County (Arkansas).

Guidelines

• All genres and film categories (Fiction, Documentary, Experimental, etc) are accepted and eligible for this grant.
• All production must take place in Shelby, DeSoto, Crittenden, Tipton, Fayette, Marshall, and/or Mississippi counties.
• Submissions that do not require additional fundraising beyond the amount given by this grant are strongly recommended.
• The selected short film must be completed within one year of the recipient’s announcement.
• Script submissions must not exceed 12 pages.
• Only one submission is allowed per filmmaker.
• If you are submitting as a team, only one individual’s name can be listed as the director and primary applicant.

For more information, visit Indie Memphis.