A fellowship for Maine-based documentary filmmakers offering mentorship, workshops, and industry access to accelerate feature-length projects through a public pitch session.
Documentary Grants - 2025
A documentary award offering up to £100,000 to emerging filmmakers from around the world.
$100,000
Open to filmmakers worldwide, this grant offers up to $100,000 for documentary projects that explore science and culture, supporting development, production, and post-production.
up to $100,000
Available to filmmakers worldwide, this program funds independent documentary films with grants for development, production, and post-production, focusing on diverse voices and innovative storytelling.
Up to $100,000
A funding opportunity for filmmakers working on feature-length documentaries in post-production, offering financial support and industry resources to help bring projects to completion.
$50,000
Available to filmmakers in the United States, this $200,000 cash award supports late-stage documentary films with a runtime of 50 minutes or more.
$200,000
Funding and support for environmental documentary films and docuseries worldwide.
$25,000
This public media grant funds film and television projects that amplify Native American and Alaska Native stories for public television and digital platforms.
up to $150,000
The Media Projects program supports the development, production, and distribution documentary film that engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways.
up to $1,000,000
This grant supports filmmakers in producing and distributing feature films and documentaries that highlight cultural diversity and compelling storytelling. It focuses on filmmakers from regions with limited film infrastructure, providing funding for authentic and impactful projects.
Funding and Distribution in Germany