The holidays are different for everyone, but whether you’re feeling merry, lonely, reflective, or need an excuse to get away from family dynamics for a moment, we’re gifting you a long list of granting opportunities to keep you busy into the New Year.In this end-of-year edition of our quarterly list, we’ve tried to include opportunities for every stage of career or project. They are organized by deadline—from December through February—and by category: documentaries, narratives, and screenwriting. An asterisk(*) indicates an opportunity available in multiple categories.As always, double-check the eligibility requirements, and use your best judgment when deciding to apply.Documentary ’What We Leave Behind’Directed by Sundance Ignite alum Iliana Sosa BAVC MediaMaker FellowshipFounded in 1976, BAVC Media is a community hub and resource for media makers in the Bay Area and across the country, advocating for those whose stories aren’t being told, and providing resources to create, share, and amplify their stories and those of their communities.Their ten-month-long program supports the development of documentary projects that are nearing post-production, and includes a $10,000 grant, two convention sessions in San Francisco, and travel to two film festivals or industry conferences.First or second-time feature filmmakers are eligible if their films have already started production and are not yet in the fine cut stage.Deadline: December 9CAAM FellowshipThis program from The Center for Asian American Media pairs documentary filmmakers telling Asian American stories with accomplished professionals for a six-month mentorship. Previous mentors include Geeta Gandbhir, Tadashi Nakamura, and Nanfu Wang. The process also includes participation...
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