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Philadelphia Filmmaker Lab is sponsored by BlackStar Projects Inc.. A year-long directing fellowship providing equipment, space, crew, mentorship, and funding for Black, Brown, and Indigenous filmmakers in the Greater Philadelphia area.
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Philadelphia Filmmaker Lab — BLACKSTAR PROJECTS INC | Grantable Philadelphia Filmmaker Lab Foundation Annual Grants for Arts Grants for BIPOC Grants for Performing Arts Philadelphia Filmmaker Lab Overview: A year-long directing fellowship with $50,000 in production funds for Black, Brown, and Indigenous filmmakers in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Geographic Scope: Greater Philadelphia area Eligibility: Black, Brown, and Indigenous filmmakers; emerging and mid-career artists Provides equipment, space, crew, mentorship, funding, and critical feedback over the course of one year Expanded to include both directors and producers Fellows develop short narrative films World premieres of films occur at the annual BlackStar Film Festival Contact: Available through blackstarfest.
org Detailed application instructions not provided in available materials. Contact BlackStar Projects for application details.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Black, Brown, and Indigenous filmmakers; emerging and mid-career artists in the Greater Philadelphia area. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 23, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Philadelphia Filmmaker Lab is funded by BlackStar Projects Inc.. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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