HBO and the Gotham are dedicated to supporting and uplifting filmmakers and storytellers from underrepresented communities. HBO Documentary Films and the Gotham Film & Media Institute’s Expanding Communities program want to help filmmakers from underrepresented communities. HBO Documentary Films and the Gotham announced its Documentary Development Initiative, which aims to support storytellers who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and storytellers with disabilities. The intention of the program is to provide resources to further develop thought-provoking, character-driven narratives for documentary films and limited series. Ten selected filmmakers will be given grants of $50,000 for research and creative development at an early stage in the documentaries’ or limited series’ production. They will also provide resources and mentorship to support the development of the projects. Select grantees will also have the opportunity to receive additional funding sponsored by HBO Documentary Films, OneFifty, and WBD Access. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 7 June, 2022