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The Louies - A fund for documentaries sponsored by the Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation is sponsored by Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation. A fund for documentaries supporting feature-length and short documentaries. One filmmaker will receive $50,000 for a feature-length documentary (50 minutes or more), and three filmmakers will receive $10,000 each for short films (eight to 12 minutes).
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Miami Film Festival, Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation to offer documentary filmmaker grants | WLRN Available On Air Stations Miami Film Festival, Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation to offer documentary filmmaker grants Published September 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT Miami Film Festival and Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation Miami Film Festival, presented by Miami Dade College (MDC), announces the return of The Louies, its acclaimed documentary initiative.
It awards $100,000 to six Miami-based filmmakers. Sponsored by the Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation, this prestigious program provides filmmakers with substantial financial support along with unprecedented access to one of the nation's most significant regional film archives. Applications are being accepted now through Nov.
5, 2025. The Miami Film Festival is returning its celebrated documentary initiative, The Louies, with a renewed commitment to empowering local filmmakers. In partnership with the Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation, the program will award a total of $100,000 to six Miami-based documentary filmmakers, MFF officials announced Wednesday.
Applications are now open for the grants, which provide not only financial support but also access to one of the nation’s most significant regional film archives. The initiative, officially known as The Louies, is a nod to the legacy of Louis Wolfson II and his family’s pioneering role in establishing Miami’s first television station, WTVJ. It was originally launched in 1989 to support Florida filmmakers using the Archives.
James Woolley, the Miami Film Festival's executive director, said the program is a powerful launchpad for local talent. "The inaugural Louies winners are already demonstrating the extraordinary storytelling talent that exists in Miami," he said in a statement.
"These filmmakers are telling stories that have helped shape our city — from the nation’s first female sportscaster on Miami television, a roller rink that defined a generation, and the Latin sounds that put our city on the global stage."
The Louies will be distributed across three grant categories: Feature Documentary Grant ($50,000): One filmmaker will receive major funding to create a professional-quality documentary of 50 minutes or more. Short Documentary Grants ($10,000 each): Three filmmakers will receive $10,000 each to create a short film between eight and 12 minutes.
Finishing Fund Grants ($10,000 each): Two filmmakers will receive crucial funding to complete feature documentaries in post-production.
Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives The Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives, housed at MDC's Wolfson Campus, features 35,000 hours of professionally preserved South Florida footage dating back to the 1920s — material that captures everything from vintage Miami Beach scenes to pivotal civil rights movements, Cuban exile experiences, and the evolution of the region's unique cultural identity.
Grant recipients will get unlimited access to the Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives, located at the Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus. The archives contain 35,000 hours of professionally preserved South Florida footage dating back to the 1920s.
"The Louies represent everything my grandmother Lynn believed about the power of storytelling," said Randi Wolfson Adamo, a trustee of the Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation. "She knew that every community in Miami has incredible stories, but not everyone has the platform to share them. This program changes that."
Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation Randi Wolfson Adamo, a trustee of the Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation "We're seeing filmmakers from every neighborhood, every background, step up and claim their voice," she said. "These documentaries aren't just preserving our past; they're defining how future generations will understand what makes South Florida special."
Several of the documentaries funded by The Louies will have their world premieres at the Miami Film Festival, which runs from April 9-19, 2026. This premiere provides an opportunity for global visibility, placing the filmmakers' work in front of industry leaders, distributors, and press. To be eligible, applicants must be permanent residents of Miami-Dade County, age 18 or older, and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
The deadline to apply is November 5, 2025. Information sessions for prospective applicants will be held on October 3, 10, 24, and November 3. More details can be found at miamifilmfestival.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Filmmakers creating documentaries. While not explicitly stated for 'small businesses,' documentary filmmakers often operate as small businesses or independent contractors. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 for feature-length; $10,000 for short documentaries. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The Louies - A fund for documentaries sponsored by the Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation is funded by Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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