Explore our previous grant opportunities designed to support and empower emerging Black filmmakers. We're proud to have provided crucial support through these grants, helping filmmakers advance their projects and grow their creative potential.

PAST GRANT WINNERS

2024

2023

  • Marielle Ingram

    In collaboration with cliveRd, a studio focused on producing and building in media, on a Proof of Concept Short Film Grant worth $10,000.

    Marielle Ingram was awarded the grant at our annual awards gala and is currently working on a sci-fi short film entitled Seeker.

  • Ebenezer Blanche

    We teamed up with Afrofuture for a short film contest in Ghana.

    Five winners were invited to attend the Afrofuture Film Competition in December 2023/January 2024

    Congrats to the winner Ebenezer Blanche for taking home the 5K prize.

2021

  • Zahri Josita Jackson

    We partnered with Nice Shoes for a post production coloring grant to give away 20 hours of professional colorist services.

    Zahri Josita Jackson won her film Shelter.

  • Foley Ibidapo

    Foley Ibidapo is the winner of our first-round $500 micro grant, in partnership with KweliTV, for his short film Lucy.

  • Tayana Brumaire

    Tayana Brumaire is the winner of our second-round $500 micro grant, in partnership with KweliTV, for her short film Kinky.

  • Ashunda Norris

    Ashunda Norris is the winner of our third-round $500 micro grant, in partnership with KweliTV, for her short film Mino.

2020

  • Moses Lawi

    In collaboration with Blackfilm.com, 4910 Rosealie Productions, Mann Robinson Productions, and Free Mind TV & Film, we established a $2,000 COVID Relief Fund for Black filmmakers.

    Moses Lawi won $1,000 for his short film Golds.

  • Natalie Harris

    In collaboration with Blackfilm.com, 4910 Rosealie Productions, Mann Robinson Productions, and Free Mind TV & Film, we established a $2,000 COVID Relief Fund for Black filmmakers.

    Natalie Harris won $1,000 for their short film Pure.

Partners

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