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, Project Involve, the Screenwriting Lab and the Sloan Distribution Grant.
Questions? Email us at artistdevelopment@filmindependent.org.
Documentary Story Lab 2024
Applications Open: October 16, 2023
Non-Member Deadline: January 15, 2024
Film Independent Member Extended Deadline: January 29, 2024
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Documentary Producing Lab 2024
Applications Open: April 29, 2024
Non-Member Deadline: June 17, 2024
Film Independent Member Extended Deadline: July 1, 2024
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Dolby Institute Fellowship 2024
For alumni of Film Independent Labs/Programs
Applications Open: November 20, 2023
Non-Member Deadline: January 5, 2024
Film Independent Member Extended Deadline: January 12, 2024
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Episodic Directing Intensive 2025
Applications Open: July 22, 2024
Non-Member Deadline: September 23, 2024
Film Independent Member Extended Deadline: October 7, 2024
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Episodic Lab 2024
Applications Open: December 18, 2023
Non-Member Deadline: February 26, 2024
Film Independent Member Extended Deadline: March 11, 2024
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Fast Track 2024
Applications open: April 15, 2024
Non-Member Deadline: June 3, 2024
Film Independent Member Extended Deadline: June 17, 2024
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Fiscal Sponsorship
Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
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Imaginar TV Incubator for Fearless Latinx Creators
Applications open: December 14, 2023
Non-Member Deadline: February 2, 2024
Film Independent Member Extended Deadline: February 9, 2024
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Picture Shop Feature Film Grant 2024
Applications Open: May 13, 2024
Member & Non-Member Deadline: July 15, 2024
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Producing Lab 2024
Applications open: March 18, 2024
Non-Member Deadline: May 6, 2024
Film Independent Member Extended Deadline: May 20, 2024
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Project Involve 2025
Applications Open: May 20, 2024
Non-Member Deadline: July 15, 2024
Film Independent Member Extended Deadline: July 29, 2024
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Screenwriting Lab 2025
Applications open: July 1, 2024
Non-Member Deadline: August 26, 2024
Film Independent Member Extended Deadline: September 9, 2024
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Sloan Distribution Grant
Applications open: July 1, 2024
Submission are Rolling
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