Chicken and Egg Pictures Research and Development Grant
About this opportunity
Chicken and Egg Pictures supports women and gender-expansive nonfiction filmmakers whose work brings about social change. The Research and Development Grant provides early-stage funding for documentary projects, with $10,000 grants for research and $20,000 grants for development, helping filmmakers lay the groundwork for compelling non-fiction storytelling.
Application tips
Projects should engage with social issues and demonstrate a strong directorial voice. Chicken and Egg Pictures particularly values filmmakers whose work amplifies underrepresented perspectives.
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