Filmmakers Without Borders offers grants from $100 to $5,000 to independent filmmakers globally for narrative, documentary, experimental, and new media projects. Funding supports all production stages including development, production, post-production, and festival applications. Projects should focus on social justice, empowerment, and cultural exchange themes. Applicants must submit an online application with a video essay and work samples. Three annual deadlines: January 1, June 1, and August 1.
Applicants must be 18 or older from any country, proficient in relevant digital technologies, and able to submit work samples. Applications must be in English, though completed films can be in any language.
