Films without Borders has invited applications for filmmaking grants which provide funding and support for independent filmmakers to share their stories. Funds are available for narrative, documentary, experimental, and new media projects in various stages of production. The grants support independent filmmakers around the world via grants and other funding initiatives. FWB encourages both novice and experienced filmmakers from around the world to apply for grant funding. Supported projects include narrative films, documentary films, and new media projects that align with themes of social justice, empowerment, and cultural exchange.

Grants are available for all of the following stages of production:

1. Development
   
2. Production
   
3. Post-production
   
4. Film Festival Applications
   

Grants are available for all of the following types of projects:

1. Short Film Projects (6-40 minutes) - (narrative, documentary, animation, experimental)
2. Feature Film Projects (90+ minutes) - (narrative, documentary)
3. New Media Projects (various) - (narrative, documentary, experimental)

There are three application cycles throughout each year.  (Spring/Summer/Fall). Each cycle has its own unique application deadline:

• Spring: January 1st
• Summer: June 1st
• Fall: August 1st

Points to be noted:

• -Upon successful submission of 1. the online application and 2. all supporting materials, the candidate’s application will then be forwarded to the relevant committee for initial review. The review process can take between 6-8 weeks from the application deadline depending on the application cycle and the number of applications being processed. 
• -Unsuccessful applicants are generally notified of their application status within 8 weeks of the application deadline.
• -Successful applicants generally receive formal offers about 2-3 months after the initial application deadline.

The proposed projects should address one of the following themes:

1. social justice
   
2. women’s voices
3. youth voices
4. identity
5. cultural exchange
6. climate change

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Grants are available in the following amounts (Tier 1 – Tier 4):

• Development: $250, $500, $750, or $1000
• Production: $500, $1000, $2500, or $5000
• Post-production: $250, $500, $1000, or $2500
• Film Festival Applications: $100, $250, $500, or $750

Those interested can apply online through the official website.

• Filmmakers Without Borders (FWB) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that is dedicated to empowering the next generation of digital storytellers.
• They work with the goals and objectives to:
• empower the next generation of digital storytellers,
  
• promote diverse communities and cultures,
• share unique perspectives and stories, and
• support independent voices from around the world.
• FWB encourages both novice and experienced filmmakers from around the world to apply for grant funding.