Documentary Producing Lab 2026

Applications Open: March 9, 2026
Non-Member Deadline: May 4, 2026
Film Independent Member Extended Deadline: May 18, 2026
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Documentary Story Lab 2027

Applications Open: October 5, 2026
Non-Member Deadline: December 14, 2026
Film Independent Member Extended Deadline: January 4, 2027
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Documentary Works-in-Progress Series

Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
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Episodic Lab 2026

Applications Open: December 15, 2025
Non-Member Deadline: February 2, 2026
Film Independent Member Extended Deadline: February 16, 2026
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Fast Track 2026

Applications open: April 13, 2026
Non-Member Deadline: June 8, 2026
Film Independent Member Extended Deadline: June 22, 2026
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Fiction Producing Lab 2026

Applications open: March 9, 2026
Non-Member Deadline: May 4, 2026
Film Independent Member Extended Deadline: May 18, 2026
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Film Independent x Humana Foundation Shorts

Applications open: September 25, 2026
Non-Member Deadline: October 26, 2026
Film Independent Member Extended Deadline: November 2, 2026
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Fiscal Sponsorship

Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
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As of October 26, 2026, new applications for Fiscal Sponsorship will not be accepted.
Applications will reopen on January 11, 2027.

Project Involve 2027

Applications Open: May 18, 2026
Non-Member Deadline: July 13, 2026
Film Independent Member Extended Deadline: July 27, 2026
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Screenwriting Lab 2027

Applications open: June 29, 2026
Non-Member Deadline: August 31, 2026
Film Independent Member Extended Deadline: September 14, 2026
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