Applications

If you're ready to apply for one (or more!) of our labs or grants, you've come to the right place.

Applications are open for the Episodic Directing Intensive, Fiscal Sponsorship, Producing Lab and the Sloan Distribution Grant.

Questions? Email us at artistdevelopment@filmindependent.org.


Amplifier Fellowship 2023

Member & Non-Member Deadline: January 9, 2023
More Information • Applications currently closed


Documentary Lab 2023

Non-Member Deadline: January 27, 2023
Film Independent Member Extended Deadline: February 13, 2023
More Information • Applications currently closed


Episodic Lab 2023

Non-Member Deadline: February 10, 2023
Film Independent Member Extended Deadline: February 24, 2023
More Information • Applications currently closed


Episodic Directing Intensive 2023

For alumni of Film Independent Labs/Programs
Member & Non-Member Deadline: March 20, 2023
More Information (coming soon) • Applications OPEN


Fast Track 2023

Applications open: April 12, 2023
Non-Member Deadline: June 9, 2023
Film Independent Member Extended Deadline: June 23, 2023
More Information • Applications opening soon


Film Independent + CNN Original Series Docuseries Intensive 2022

Applications open: April 11, 2022
Non-Member Deadline: June 23, 2022
Extended Member Deadline: June 30, 2022
More Information • Applications currently closed


Fiscal Sponsorship

Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
More Information • Applications OPEN


Imaginar Producers Residency

Member & Non-Member Deadline: December 1, 2022
More Information • Applications currently closed


Picture Shop Feature Film Grant

Member & Non-Member Deadline: October 14, 2022
More Information • Applications currently closed


Producing Lab 2023

Applications open: March 8, 2023
Non-Member Deadline: May 5, 2023
Film Independent Member Extended Deadline: May 19, 2023
More Information • Applications OPEN


Project Involve 2023

Non-Member Deadline: August 24, 2022
Film Independent Member Extended Deadline: September 7, 2022
More Information • Applications currently closed


Project Involve 2023 LAIKA Animation Track

Member & Non-Member Deadline: January 6, 2023
More Information • Applications currently closed


Screenwriting Lab 2023

Applications open: July 26, 2022
Non-Member Deadline: September 14, 2022
Film Independent Member Extended Deadline: September 28, 2022
More Information • Applications currently closed


Sloan Distribution Grant

Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
More Information • Applications OPEN