US Seed Grant for Short Film Production

Emerging female and non-binary filmmakers of colour are encouraged to use The Wavelength’s WAVE Grant to create their own “great story.”

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Each winner will get a $5,000 seed money to help them make their short film.
A mentoring programme will be offered to the winners.
The Wavelength team will offer support with distribution, production, and development plans.

The WAVE Grant from Wavelength is for a about 10-minute narrative short. We won’t take into consideration any already-produced or finished shorts.
The short’s production must be finished by 2024. There can be no production before February 2024.
The applicant’s first project as a director must be this one. Student films are not considered previous work. Candidates may have prior experience in the film industry outside of directing.
The production’s copyright, as well as financial and editorial control, must belong to the applicants.
Candidates must identify as female or non-binary and as a member of the BIPOC community.
Candidates must be based in the United States, and they must present documentation of their residency.
Series, engagement/outreach campaigns, and feature films will not be taken into consideration. Concepts for documentaries or films in need of finishing money won’t be taken into consideration.

Include a brief synopsis of the plot and tone in the treatment (no more than one page).
A script is not necessary, however it is preferred if you have one.
Work-in-progress budget exclusively for the development stage, along with your production timeline. (An aside on movie funding: Wavelength collaborates with Seed & Spark as a platform tool that grantees can use.
Include a PDF of your CV with your resume. You’re welcome to include a link to your individual portfolio.
Video pitch (three minutes maximum): A one to three minute video in which you introduce yourself and the project is preferred (private video or YouTube link).
They won’t be able to consider your application without a signed release form.
If enrolled, the student must graduate from college in 2024 or earlier.

For more information, visit Wavelength.