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Find similar grants#CreateLouisiana Documentary Film Grant is sponsored by #CreateLouisiana (in collaboration with New Orleans Film Society + Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities and Kyotocolor). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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Filmmaker Grant — #CreateLouisiana In collaboration with institutional partners, New Orleans Film Society + the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, along with industry sponsor Kyotocolor, #CreateLouisiana launched its first documentary feature grant in August 2017.
This unprecedented opportunity for the Louisiana documentary community provides a $40,000 grant package to one documentary feature director-producer team comprised of Louisiana residents. The team receives a $10,000 cash grant, with support from NOFS + LEH, along with a $30,000 post-production package from Kyotocolor.
In collaboration with founding partner Deep South Studios, along with support from new film industry sponsor ARRI Rental, #CreateLouisiana launched its first narrative feature grant in August 2017. This unprecedented opportunity for the Louisiana film community provides a $35,000 grant package to one narrative feature director-producer-cinematographer team comprised of Louisiana residents.
The team receives a $10,000 cash grant, with support from Deep South Studios, along with a $25,000 camera rental package from ARRI Rental. LOST BAYOU received the 2017 #CreateLouisiana Narrative Feature Film Grant.
Director of Photography: Natalie Kingston Writers: Hunter Burke + Brian Richard Producers: Alicia Davis Johnson, Brian Richard, Hunter Burke, Murray Roth, Kenny Reynolds + Lorraine Caffery SYNOPSIS: Lost Bayou is the story of a struggling addict who ventures out into the Louisiana swamp to discover that her estranged faith healer father is hiding a troubling secret.
Together, as they set out on an adventure across the Atchafalaya Basin, the two must come to terms with their own sins, learn to forgive, restore the faith in each other and finally heal from their own personal tragedies. Steeped in Cajun cultural and spiritual traditions, the film’s dialogue is a dynamic mix of English and Cajun French. BLOODTHICKER received the 2017 #CreateLouisiana Documentary Feature Film Grant.
Director of Photography: Zac Manuel SYNOPSIS: Bloodthicker is the story of three young men, rappers, and friends whose fathers were three of the most influential rappers to ever come out of the South—Juvenile, B. G. , and Soulja Slim.
A coming-of-age story set within the world of hip-hop, the documentary focuses on the influence their father's legacies have on their identities, their relationships, and their careers.
In 2015 #CreateLouisiana launched its inaugural $50,000 Filmmakers Grant designed to recognize and celebrate the creative industries in Louisiana, including all the burgeoning, indigenous filmmakers that contribute to Louisiana’s vibrant creative economy. The film was to be completed within 12 months of receiving the award, with the finished project set to screen at the 2016 New Orleans Film Festival.
36 applications were reviewed by industry professionals with the winning grant recipients being announced at closing night of the 2015 New Orleans Film Festival. Director Nailah Jefferson and Producer Jon Wood were the recipients of the 2015 #CreateLouisiana Filmmakers Grant for their short narrative film,“Plaquemines." The film premiered at the 2016 New Orleans Film Festival and aired on HBO in Feburary 2018
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: One documentary feature director-producer team comprised of Louisiana residents. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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