Calls for Submissions

Asian American Arts Alliance is accepting applications for two fellowships:

2024 Jadin Wong Fellowship for Dance Artists – For this opportunity, A4 is seeking Asian American artists in their early-career, younger than 30 years old, and seeking to make an impact on the Asian American community. Seeking one (1) NYC-based Asian American choreographer and/or dancer. Learn more.

2024 Van Lier Fellowship for Theater Artists – The fellowship will be awarded to two NYC-based Asian American theater artists – in the categories of acting and directing – who seek to make an impact on the Asian American community to help develop new or existing work. Learn more.

The deadline for both applications is Monday, March 25.

Calling all women and non-binary TV writers! The 2024 Moonshot Pilot Accelerator is now accepting applications. In this virtual program, 6-8 fellows will receive three weeks of industry training before having the opportunity to pitch to major companies. Semi-finalists’ scripts will be read by a panel of prestigious judges — showrunners, TV series creators and co-EPs of major shows. The program is accepting narrative, live-action pilot (half-hour or hour-long format) submissions. The deadline to submit is April 14. Learn more and submit.

 

The Roy W. Dean Film Grant is now accepting submissions. Now in its 31st year, the grant is offered by non-profit From the Heart Productions. Over three decades, the grant has awarded over $2,500,000 to filmmakers to help them complete their projects. In addition to the feature film grant, The Roy W. Dean Short Film Grant is now open for entries.  The grant offers the winner $3,000 and thousands more in donated services to help them complete their film. The grant seeks short films that are unique and that make a contribution to society. Grant is open to narrative fiction shorts, live action or animated, that are 40 minutes or less in length. The deadline to submit is April 29. Learn more and apply.

 

The Conch Shell International Film Festival is accepting submissions. Looking for an international film festival that celebrates Caribbean Diaspora and Caribbean filmmakers? Entering its 3rd year, Conch Shell International Film Fest (CSIFF) will be taking place in October 2024 in New York City and virtually. CSIFF ‘24 is a competitive festival featuring short films written by indie and student Caribbean and Caribbean Diaspora talent and established filmmakers. The deadlines to submit are: Earlybird – March 29, Regular – June 1, and Late – July 12. Learn more and submit. Enter code NYWIFTCARIB25 for 25% off submission fees.

 

Applications for The Gotham/Cannes Producers 2024 Fellowship will close TODAY, March 7. Running concurrently with the Cannes Film Festival, the Cannes Producers Network is specifically designed for experienced producers to build up their international networks and share expertise on the international production, financing, legal and packaging. The fellowship will take place in-person this year in Cannes, France, from May 14-22. Learn more and apply.

Submissions are open for the Hamptons International Film Festival. HIFF takes place annually in October, with a number of additional events held year round in New York City and the Hamptons. Named one of MovieMaker Magazine’s 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World as well as one of 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee, HIFF is the premier film event on New York State’s east end, and an intimate showcase of some of the year’s best offerings in contemporary cinema. The deadlines to submit are Earlybird – March 18, Regular – April 4, Late – April 25, and Extended – May 16. Learn more and submit.


Urbanworld Film Festival 2024 is accepting submissions. The Urbanworld Film Festival is the largest internationally competitive festival of its kind, hosted in New York City. The five-day festival includes narrative and documentary features, short films, web originals, branded content, spotlight screenings and conversations, and live staged screenplay readings. The deadlines to submit are Earlybird – March 31, Regular – April 30, Late – May 31, and Final – June 30. Learn more and submit. Enter code UFFCOMM2524 for 25% off submission fees.

Registration is open for Asian American Film Lab’s 72 Hour Shootout. The Shootout is an annual, global filmmaking competition celebrating diversity in front of and behind the camera. Teams compete for access to a year of free educational and networking events, mentorships with executives at major networks like ABC, cash, prizes and the chance to have their films screened at film festivals, both nationally and internationally, and on television.The 2024 Shootout will take place June 6-9. The deadlines to register are Earlybird – March 31, Regular – April 30, and Late – May 31. Learn more and register.

 

YoFiFest 2024 is accepting submissions. YoFiFest 2024 will be ten days of movies, receptions, panels, workshops, networking events and parties, showcasing talent from around the globe. Located on the beautiful Hudson River, YoFiFest takes place in the booming Yonkers downtown waterfront. NYWIFT Member Patty Schumann is the YoFiFest Co-Founder and Festival Director. Learn more and submit. Enter code YONYWIFT24 for a 35% discount off submission fees during the Super Early Bird and Early Bird Submissions. Discount code is valid through April 7.

 

 

The 22nd Annual Script Pipeline Screenwriting Competition is accepting submissions. The competition connects talented writers with production companies, agencies, and managers. As one of the longest-running and most successful screenplay contests, they focus specifically on finding writers representation, supporting diverse voices, championing ambitious storytelling, helping finance independent projects, and pushing original projects into production. The grand prize will be $20,000 as well as 4 finalists being awarded $1,000 each. Now accepting features. The deadline to apply is May 1. Learn more and submit.

 

 

Denver Film currently seeks Letters of Interest (LOI) from filmmaking projects for the Music on Film – Film on Music grant. The MOFFOM grant is for projects that directly focus on music. The grant awards up to $20,000 annually in finishing funds for scoring, composition, and music licensing efforts for feature-length documentaries. The application period will run March 1 – June 3. Learn more and apply.

 

BRIClab Residency Program is accepting applications. BRIClab is a multidisciplinary residency program created to advance opportunities for New York City-based artists and media-makers, with tracks in contemporary art, film + TV, and video art. The deadline to apply is March 14. Learn more and apply.

HerArts Film Lab, an international script development lab for women and non-binary filmmakers, is accepting submissions. HerArts Film Lab Spring 2024 edition will run from April 29-May 5 in Paestum, in the southern Italian region of Campania. The lab is addressed to writers and directors from all over the world, currently developing scripts for their fiction feature-length films or TV series pilots, who would like to workshop their projects in a supportive environment with experienced mentors and fellow female writers. The deadline to apply is Feb 20Learn more and apply.

The Telly Awards are accepting submissions. The Telly Awards annually showcases the best work created within television and across video, for all screens. Receiving over 12,000 entries globally from six continents and all 50 states, Telly Award winners represent work from some of the most respected advertising agencies, television stations, production companies and publishers from around the world. The deadline to submit is Feb 23. Learn more and submit.

 

NO DRAMA, a new global initiative from Monkeypaw Productions, powered by Universal and TIFF, is accepting applications. Monkeypaw Productions, in partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and the Universal Filmmakers Project, is excited to invite filmmakers to produce a short film that explores horror across cultures, time, environments and society. From the mind of Jordan Peele, NO DRAMA asks filmmakers, “What’s your biggest fear?  What monsters lurk in the deepest corners of your inner thoughts?”  Up to six writer-directors will be chosen to create short films with the goal of developing them into full-length projects with Monkeypaw and Universal Pictures. The deadline to apply is Feb 29. Learn more and apply.

 

The Telly Awards are accepting submissions. The Telly Awards annually showcases the best work created within television and across video, for all screens. Receiving over 12,000 entries globally from 6 continents and all 50 states, Telly Award winners represent work from some of the most respected advertising agencies, television stations, production companies and publishers from around the world. The deadline to submit is Feb 23. Learn more and submit.

BRIClab Residency Program is accepting applications. BRIClab is a multidisciplinary residency program created to advance opportunities for New York City-based artists and media-makers, with tracks in contemporary art, film + TV, and video art. The deadline to apply is March 14. Learn more and apply.

 

Claims Conference is accepting applications. The Claims Conference supports projects about the Holocaust, both narrative and documentary, short and feature-length, at any stage of development, production and post. The grant is open to filmmakers worldwide. The deadline to apply is March 15. Learn more and submit.

Submissions are now open for the 3rd Annual Shorts Showcase from PANO Network. This will be their first hybrid film festival, with virtual and in-person screenings at NYU Tisch in NYC on Tuesday, Mar 19 with the option to stream the films after broadcast. Submissions are open to PRO members of the PANO Network. Join or upgrade your PANO membership and learn more to submit. Enter code 24HAPPYGALENTINESDAY for 20% off PANO membership.

The Roy W. Dean Film Grant is now accepting submissions. Now in its 31st year, the grant is offered by non-profit From the Heart Productions. Over three decades, the grant has awarded over $2,500,000 to filmmakers to help them complete their projects. In addition to the feature film grant, The Roy W. Dean Short Film Grant is now open for entries.  The grant offers the winner $3,000 and thousands more in donated services to help them complete their film. The grant seeks short films that are unique and that make a contribution to society. Grant is open to narrative fiction shorts, live action or animated, that are 40 minutes or less in length. The deadline to submit is March 31. Learn more and apply.

 

The ESSENCE Film Festival is accepting submissions. EFF, in collaboration with Essence Studios, showcases exceptional original projects in film, television, music, and new media created by Black storytellers across the African diaspora. The deadline to submit for screenplays, teleplays, and podcasts is Jan 31. NYWIFT members can email eff@essencestudios.com if they need a deadline waiver. The deadline for all other categories is Feb 20. Learn more and submit. Enter code EFF2024WIF for a 30% discount on the submission fee.

 

The Jewish Film Institute is now accepting applications for the 2024 JFI Completion Grants. The grants nurture the next generation of storytellers by providing crucial finishing funds to both new voices and established filmmakers whose projects expand collective understanding of Jewish life, culture, and experiences around the world. The deadlines to apply are Earlybird – Feb 6 and Final – Mar 1. Learn more and apply.

 

Proof of Concept, a new endeavor with Dirty Films, is accepting applications. Only 6% of directors across the 1,600 most popular movies between 2007 and 2022 were women. The brainchild of the team behind Dirty Films and the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, Proof of Concept is designed to accelerate the path to large-scale filmmaking for directors who give voice to the perspectives of women, trans and non-binary people. The program will provide support for up to 8 filmmakers to make a short film that that is “proof of concept” for a feature film or television project. Short films will be funded at $50,000 and directors will participate in a mentorship and exposure program which connects them with industry leaders. The deadline to apply is Feb 16. Learn more and apply.

Applications are open for the Jerome Hill Artist Fellowship. Jerome Hill Artist Fellowships support early career Minnesota and New York City based generative artists who take creative risks in exploring, expanding, imagining, or re-imagining creative practices and experiences; reclaiming or reviving traditional forms in original ways; and/or questioning, challenging, or disrupting cultural norms. Fellows receive $60,000 over three consecutive years ($20,000 each year) to support their time and expenses for the creation of new work, artistic development and/or professional artistic career development. The Foundation expects to award a total of 45 fellowships across 7 artistic fields. The deadline to apply is April 15. Learn more and apply.

 

Third World Newsreel is currently accepting applications for their Social Justice Filmmaking Production Workshop. Are you committed to filmmaking and social justice? This 6-month program offers comprehensive training in film production, from scripting to editing, under the guidance of industry professionals. Limited to 9 participants, the workshop promises personalized attention and a collaborative environment. Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker or looking to enhance your skills, this is your chance to create impactful stories. The deadline to apply is Jan 31. Learn more and apply.

The Handy Foundation is offering three upcoming media training programs. The deadline to apply for all is Feb 2:

Assistant Editor Training Program – Are you interested in a career in editing for TV or Film? Get your start as an assistant editor through the Handy Foundation’s Assistant Editor Training Program. Learn more and apply.

Production Coordinator Training Program – The Handy Foundation’s Production Coordinator Training Program is designed to prepare individuals for a production management track in the film and television industry. Candidates coming into the program should have a basic proficiency in word documents and spreadsheets. Learn more and apply.

Audio Production Training Program – The Handy Foundation’s Audio Production Training Program is designed to attract aspiring individuals interested in working in the film and media industry and prepare them for an opportunity to work directly on a TV series/film with a Handy Foundation Production partner. Learn more and apply.

 

The New Voices Filmmaker Grant Application from NewFest is accepting applications. NewFest is thrilled to launch the third year of the New Voices Filmmaker Grant, their initiative to support emerging LGBTQ+ directors, in partnership with Netflix. By supporting the next generation of LGBTQ+ directors, the New Voices Grant will work to combat the structural barriers that have historically led to a lack of authentic representation. A cohort of four directors will each receive a $25,000 grant to support professional development and create new work, and will have access to network-building opportunities through a mentorship track facilitated by NewFest. Submissions are accepted for documentary, narrative, animated or episodic projects by and about the LGBTQ+ community. The deadline to apply is Feb 22. Learn more and apply.

 

The 2024 AT&T Presents: Untold Stories program is now open for submissions. The program offers filmmakers the chance to pitch their project to win the seventh $1 million dollar grant, unparalleled mentorship, and an official premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Festival. This collaboration between AT&T and Tribeca has already made a significant impact on inclusivity in film, with over 40% of 30 participating films being completed. Program details and eligibility:

  • $1 Million production prize awarded to one scripted feature each year, chosen through a live/video pitch at the Tribeca Festival in June
  • Eligible directors should have made at least one short piece of work, but no more than one feature
  • At least one producer must be attached
  • Must be able to be made for $1 Million and complete within one year
  • Guaranteed premiere at Tribeca Festival, along with pitch, creative development, production and distribution support

Guidelines will also be reviewed on two virtual info sessions held on Jan 16 at 7pm ET and Jan 25 at 12pm ET. The deadline to submit is Feb 6. Learn more and submit.

 

ITVS Open Call is open for submissions. ITVS Open Call gives independent producers up to $350,000 to complete production for a standalone broadcast length documentary to air on public television. The documentary can be on any subject, viewpoint or style as long as it is in active production already, as evidenced via a ten to fifteen minute work in progress sample. The deadline to submit is Feb 9. Learn more and submit.

 

The Glass Ceiling Breakers Film Festival is accepting submissions. GCBFF is the very first film festival in the Hudson Valley to present the work of women filmmakers from all over the world. The film fest joins the well established women’s short play festival and will take place at the Philipstown Depot Theatre in Garrison NY located alongside the beautiful Hudson River steps away from MetroNorth. NYWIFT member Gabrielle Fox is the founder of The Glass Ceiling Breakers Film Festival. The deadlines to submit are Regular – Jan 1, Late – Feb 14 and Extended – March 15Learn more and submit. Enter code NYWIFTGCB to waive the entire cost of submission.

 

The Awesome Foundation Grant is accepting applications. The grant is a global community that strives to advance the interest of pursuing awesome things. They award $1,000 to various projects, including writing ones! Each fully autonomous chapter supports awesome projects through micro-grants, usually given out monthly. These micro-grants come out of the pockets of the chapter’s “trustees” and are given on a no-strings-attached basis to people and groups working on awesome projects. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply.

 

HamptonsFilm Screenwriters Lab is open for submissions. Celebrating its 24th Anniversary, the HamptonsFilm Screenwriters Lab champions the artistic visions of up-and-coming filmmakers from around the world. An intimate gathering taking place each spring in East Hampton, NY, the Lab fosters emerging talent by pairing selected fellows with established writers and creative producers for a weekend of one-on-one mentorship. The deadlines to submit are Late – Dec 21 and Extended – Jan 18. Learn more and submit. Enter code NYW1FT24 for 30% off submission fees.

Film Night on Fulton (also known as FREE Films on Fulton) is seeking submission. Films on Fulton is a bimonthly film festival that celebrates independent film makers from all walks of life, experience, and genre. Film Night is held at the Brooklyn Moon Cafe, located at 745 Fulton Ave in Brooklyn, NY. Experience the best of cinema with a fusion of Caribbean-American Soul, including a full bar and ten distinct beer taps. The deadline to submit is Jan 4. Learn more and submit.

 

CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival is accepting short film script submissions. CASCADIA are seeking unproduced short film scripts of up to 20 pages written by women. Up to four will be selected for the festival’s Script Studio in April 2024. Selected scripts will be read live by an ensemble of actors followed by a discussion with the writer by a panel of film industry professionals. If selected, writers must be available to attend. The deadline to submit is Jan 15. Learn more and submit.

 

Vision Media Maker announced an open call for documentary short proposals on indigenous legal history. The faculty in the Department of History and College of Law at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Vision Maker Media and the Institute for Policy, Politics, Law and History are leading the Law and Race Initiative funded by the Mellon Foundation. Together, they are seeking producers interested in making a short documentary about Indigenous legal history. The deadline to apply is Dec 31. Learn more and apply.

Applications are open for BRIC Media Share 2024. Media Share is BRIC’s NY Emmy-winning media education & production grant program. Since 2013, this in-kind grant has helped 80+ non-profit organizations create and use media to inform the public about their work in the community. During a 6-8 month grant cycle, organizations designate 1-2 staff members to take BRIC media classes and collaborate with a Producing Mentor to create a video or podcast project. Finished projects will air on Brooklyn Free Speech channels and on the organization’s website and social media platforms. Plus, participants have ongoing access to the BRIC Media Center. Applications are currently being accepted on a rolling bases. Learn more and apply.

 

Submissions are open for Queens World Film Festival. QWFF is an annual event that celebrates the art of cinema from around the world. With a commitment to diverse storytelling and fostering a sense of community among filmmakers, the festival provides a platform for bold ideas and exceptional craftsmanship. Through its curated selection and unique film grouping, QWFF brings global stories to the heart of Queens, New York, for audiences to enjoy and cherish. The deadlines to submit are Final – Jan 15. Learn more and submit. Enter code NYWIFT2525QW for 25% off submission fees.

The Telly Awards is accepting submissions. The Telly Awards are the leading award honoring video and television excellence across all screens. Work is accepted across branded content, commercials & marketing as well as immersive, interactive & XR, TV or online series, shows & segments, non-broadcast and social video. For their 45th season, they’re celebrating work that goes “Beyond the Frame” and pushes the boundaries of creativity and technology. The deadlines to submit are Final – Feb 23. Learn more and submit.

 

Sundance Institute is accepting applications for their Feature Film Producers Track and their Documentary Film Producers Track. Through a year-round continuum of support — including labs, fellowships, grants, networking events, funding, and educational resource opportunities — producers are given the opportunity to build community with fellow producers and industry members, hone creative skills, gain additional knowledge of the field, and develop strategies for pitching, producing, financing, and releasing their films. The deadline to apply for both tracks is Jan 3. Learn more and apply.

 

The Roy W. Dean Film Grant is now accepting submissions. Now in its 31st year, the grant is offered by non-profit From the Heart Productions. Over three decades, the grant has awarded over $2,500,000 to filmmakers to help them complete their projects. In addition to the feature film grant, The Roy W. Dean Short Film Grant is now open for entries.  The grant offers the winner $3,000 and thousands more in donated services to help them complete their film. The grant seeks short films that are unique and that make a contribution to society. Grant is open to narrative fiction shorts, live action or animated, that are 40 minutes or less in length. The deadline to submit is Oct 31. Learn more and apply.

There are two weeks left to apply for the NYC Women’s Fund for Media, Music & Theatre! The NYC Women’s Fund for Media, Music and Theatre provides grants to encourage and support the creation of digital, film, music, and live or online theatre content that reflects the voices and perspectives of all who identify as women. The $1.8 million fund to be awarded in the fifth cycle will bring the grand total of Women’s Fund grants to $9.3 million, allocated to a current total of 343 recipients. The deadline to apply is Nov 1. Learn more and apply. 

The Honey Writes Screenplay Competition is accepting submissions.Honey Writes provides unique opportunities for screenwriters. By submitting a script to the competition categories, screenwriters have the opportunity to win the grand prize – having the winning script produced by Honey & Hemlock Productions! That’s right. Honey & Hemlock Productions will produce the winning script from this competition and it will be directed by one of our Co-Founders. Honey & Hemlock Productions was founded in 2021 by NYWIFT Members Melissa Bronski and Shanna Riker. The deadlines to submit are Regular – Dec 31 and Final – Mar 15. Learn more and submit. Enter code HWNYWIFT25 for a 25% discount off submission fees.

 

Dreamscape International Film Festival is accepting submissions. The Dreamscape International Film Festival will host its inaugural event in Houston in Fall 2024. The new festival will feature the largest monetary awards ever at a film festival or screenplay competition by awarding over $500,000 worth of cash prizes to both filmmakers and screenwriters. Celebrity guests at the festival will include Brian Austin Green, Fivel Stewart and Sharna Burgess with additional guests to be announced. The deadlines to submit are Official – Jan 12, Late – Mar 1, and Extended – Mar 31. Learn more and submit.

 



The Women’s International Film & Arts Festival is now accepting films for their 2024 festival. The Women’s International Film Festival began in 2005 as a way to provide a venue to exhibit films for and about women. The Festival provides opportunities for industry professionals to network, hone their skills and showcase their work through screenings, lectures, discussions, workshops and the chance to meet industry peers from around the world. The festival will take place in March in NYC. Screenings will be held in person and online. The deadlines to submit are Extended – Jan 7. Learn more and submit. Enter code WIFTNY24 for 20% off submission fees.

 

Apply now to the Percy Martinez Cultural Diversity Scholarship Program. This scholarship is designed to celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, and histories that make up our global community. The scholarship’s aim is to support students who are passionate about promoting cultural understanding, bridging divides, and fostering unity in diversity. $5,000 will be awarded to eligible High School, Undergraduate, and Graduate students. The deadline to apply is Dec 31. Learn more and apply.

 

 

Reel Families For Change is accepting applications for two financial support programs:

The Screenworkers’ Family Care Grant is returning to help narrative screen professionals in need cover care costs like medical, dependent care, and reproductive health. Grant applications are due on the 15th of each month. Awards will now be dispersed monthly. Learn more.

The BIPOC Artpreneur Training Program is a regional business accelerator for artist-entrepreneurs located in the Mid-Atlantic region.  This program is intended to help close wealth, achievement, and network gaps between White artist-entrepreneurs and their BIPOC counterparts through business education and access to resources.  We offer expert workshops, training, consultations, and (where applicable) funding to participants at no cost to them. Learn more.

 

Black Public Media is now accepting submissions for AfroPop on a rolling basis.To celebrate the 15th season of the award-winning series, AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange, BPM is revamping the application for their annual call for completed films. The Rolling Call, which kicks off this week, includes long form documentary projects as well as narrative and nonfiction shorts. BPM are looking for strong, completed films that capture the breadth, scope and diversity of the global Black experience. Learn more and submit.

Submissions are open for the 8th edition of The Greenwich Village Film Festival. The Greenwich Village Film Festival celebrates Greenwich Village as a physical place, as one of the most photogenic neighborhoods of New York City. Their mission is to honor and keep alive this sense of community and creative environment by discovering and bringing together new independent artists and their work. The festival was founded by NYWIFT member Alessia Gatti. The festival is currently accepting  short films, short animations and short documentaries under 20 minutes in length. Learn more and submitEnter code NYWIFT2022 to receive $5 off submission fees.

 

The Shiny Awards are now accepting submissions. New directors building a career in commercials are encouraged to submit. The Shiny Awards act a launch pad to further commissions and more awards. Many directors go on to be signed, commissioned and win elsewhere. 

 

As anti-Asian violence continues to rise and it appears that police and government entities are reluctant to truly step up, the Asian American Film Lab is commissioning a multi-media project to stop AAPI hate. AAFL invites you to empower the community by sharing your voices and stories. Send AAFL your stories of anti-AAPI Haye and how you dealt with them. Hindsight is always 20/20 and you can be sure someone else has or will experience what you did – what would your advice to them be? Send photos, videos, poems, or however best suits your voice to info@film-lab.org.

 

Black Market Releasing (BMR) has announced their call for submissions.  BMR serves as a source connecting diverse voices and BIPOC stories to the big screen. BMR is a theatrical distributor of bold, new and authentic stories from diverse perspectives. Serving the dynamic, untapped theatrical market for diverse voices, its parent organization, CaribbeanTales has been connecting BIPOC stories to screens, and mobilizing audiences for over 20 years. Submissions are currently being accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more and submit.

 

Created by Women, from Little Dot Studios, are accepting submissions for their curated YouTube channel. Created by Women is a YouTube channel with content directed, written, or produced by women. Their goal is to generate attention and revenue for independent female and female-identified creators by offering a generous revenue share on monetized videos and using our media teams’ expertise to maximize their YouTube audience. They are currently accepting submissions for comedy, action, drama, unscripted and documentary content. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis.  Learn more and submit.

 

AbilityE, a free platform for performers with disabilities to connect with entertainment studios, has launched. Casting studios are seeking disabled talent more than ever, and so to make these connections happen more quickly, abilityE was created. Disney, Netflix, NBC, and more major studios have expressed enthusiastic interest in this platform. The website also details its origin and how the platform helped Netflix cast their hit show The Healing Powers of Dude. Learn more and create a profile.

 

The Peter Roth Internship Program at Paley Center is accepting applications beginning TOMORROW April 30. The Peter Roth Internship Program, named in honor of the legendary television executive, offers a paid internship each year for 20 talented undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities who are interested in a career in television. Applicants must be rising junior or senior students currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate degree program at an accredited college or university. There is currently no deadline to apply. Learn more and apply.

 

Sloan Distribution Grant from Film Independent is accepting submissions. The Sloan Distribution Grant is a $50,000 grant awarded by Film Independent to a film that is entering its distribution phase. Eligible films must depict themes, stories and characters grounded in real science, technology or economics. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.  Learn more and apply.

 

 
 

Osmosis Films is seeking submissions from filmmakers and producers for projects in development or early stages of production. The creative studio would assist in creative development, provide production services and some funding, and take projects to market to secure further financing and distribution. For more information contact: originals@osmosisfilms.com and include NYWIFT in the email subject.

The Multicultural Sci-fi Organization (MCSFO) are searching for the next biggest writers in Sci-fi!  MCSFO is the premier marketing agency for multicultural sci-fi, fantasy, and comics. MCSFO celebrates sci-fi films and series that bring inclusion and diversity to the genre by honoring their work. The organization are looking for serious geeks who love talking about Sci-Fi, Sci-Fi film, and comics for fun!  Must be well-versed in the sci-fi genre with excellent writing and storytelling skills! For more details, contact multiculturalscifi.org@gmail.com.

 

The Red Bull Arts Microgrant Program is accepting applications. The adapted Microgrant program will award two $1000 grants each month to artists in 20 cities across the United States. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and there is currently no deadline. Learn more and apply.

 

Flag TV, a new digital channel in partnership with Nashville Women in Film &TV, is seeking content submissions. FLAG-TV offers independent female filmmakers an opportunity to showcase their content on television via on-demand streaming services.The channel is available on Roku, Amazon Fire and Twitch-TV. To inquire about submissions, email info@flag-tv.com.

 

Cinereach develops, produces, finances, and supports feature-length fiction, nonfiction and hybrid films crafted for the big screen. They look for projects (at any stage) that create deep and lasting impressions through story, character, or cinematic approach. They seek to work with both unknown and established filmmakers who may face creative, financial or systemic obstacles to realizing ambitious visions. Their films range widely in content and style. Please visit their Films page to review their recent work. Submissions are rolling. Learn more.

 

 

The WORLD Channel series America Reframed is currently accepting submissions of completed feature-length non-fiction projects. Each year, Emmy-nominated public television series America ReFramed features diverse personal storytelling often tied to hot-button social issues. With 60 to 90-minute documentary films, followed by provocative conversations, this weekly program offers an unfiltered look at stories rarely given a voice on national television. America ReFramed documents the times in which we live. It airs Tuesdays at 8 PM on the WORLD Channel. Read the guidelines and submit online.

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