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Small Budget Production Initiative (SBPI) is sponsored by Washington Filmworks. The Small Budget Production Initiative (SBPI) provides funding assistance for motion picture projects with budgets between $20,000 – $1M to support emerging Washington State filmmakers. This includes features, episodics, commercials, documentary projects, animation projects, and XR projects.
Projects seeking early-stage funding can apply during open application windows, and fully funded projects can apply anytime. The applicant of record must be a Washington resident producer or director.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Washington resident producers or directors. Motion picture projects with budgets between $20,000 - $1M and a minimum of two Washington residents in the positions of director, producer, screenwriter, or lead actor. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $20,000 - $1,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Budget Production Initiative (SBPI) is funded by Washington Filmworks. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Washington. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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