Stowe Story Labs Short Film Production Grant
About this opportunity
The Stowe Story Labs Curated Short Film Production Grant provides $50,000 for the production of a narrative short film of approximately 10 minutes. It is one of the most generous short film grants available, designed to support filmmakers in creating a polished calling card for their feature ambitions. Winners also receive mentorship, festival submission support, and distribution partnerships.
Application tips
Scripts must be properly formatted narrative short films of approximately 10 pages (maximum 20 pages) in any genre, producible within the $50,000 budget. The 2025/2026 application season is now closed; subscribe to the newsletter for future announcements.
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