DEADLINE 15 Dec 2015: Academy Grants Program

The Academy Grants Program, an initiative of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, seeks to inspire imagination and connect the world through the medium of motion pictures. The program currently provides funding to nonprofit organizations and individuals worldwide in three areas: FilmWatch grants, ranging from $5,000 to $30,000, support curated screening programs at North America-based film festivals, film societies, and other film-related organizations. FilmCraft grants, ranging from $5,000 to $25,000, support high-quality educational programs that identify and empower future filmmakers from nontraditional backgrounds. Academy Film Scholars grants of $25,000 are awarded to previously published individuals who are pursuing significant new works of film scholarship. The application deadline for FilmWatch and FilmCraft grants is December 15, 2015. The application deadline for Academy Film Scholars grants is January 31, 2016. Visit the Academy’s website to learn more about each grant program’s guidelines and to submit an online application.