Sundance Institute has announced the 23 projects selected as grantees for this year’s Sundance Institute Documentary Fund and will provide unrestricted grant funding amounting to a little over $1m.
Projects from this cycle are in various stages: six are in development, 14 in production, and three in post-production.
The Fund prioritises supporting and empowering historically marginalised voices, often helping artists living and working in regions that lack a robust infrastructure of support for independent film, regions of conflict, and countries where freedom of expression is under threat.
Projects and filmmakers includr Looking At Ourselves directed by Oscar and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Lourdes Portillo,...
Projects from this cycle are in various stages: six are in development, 14 in production, and three in post-production.
The Fund prioritises supporting and empowering historically marginalised voices, often helping artists living and working in regions that lack a robust infrastructure of support for independent film, regions of conflict, and countries where freedom of expression is under threat.
Projects and filmmakers includr Looking At Ourselves directed by Oscar and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Lourdes Portillo,...
- 8/21/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Sundance Institute’s Documentary Fund will be supporting 23 selected independent documentary film projects this year through grants totaling over $1 million. This initiative has previously funded notable films including Oscar-nominated features “Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution,” “Minding the Gap” and “The Edge of Democracy.”
In addition to shrinking budgets for commissioned docuseries and one-offs, there has been a dramatic decline in distribution deals for indie docs, making the Sundance Institute grant vital to the nonfiction community. Especially to those filmmakers in the docu space working on social issue documentaries.
This year, the documentaries awarded grants explore a large breadth subject matters from around the world, telling stories about Indigenous People and Native Americans, transgender youth, secrets of a family’s lineage, people with disabilities and an untitled feature about Uvalde, Texas. Of the 23 films, six are in development, 14 are in production and three are in post-production.
“The stories and themes explored...
In addition to shrinking budgets for commissioned docuseries and one-offs, there has been a dramatic decline in distribution deals for indie docs, making the Sundance Institute grant vital to the nonfiction community. Especially to those filmmakers in the docu space working on social issue documentaries.
This year, the documentaries awarded grants explore a large breadth subject matters from around the world, telling stories about Indigenous People and Native Americans, transgender youth, secrets of a family’s lineage, people with disabilities and an untitled feature about Uvalde, Texas. Of the 23 films, six are in development, 14 are in production and three are in post-production.
“The stories and themes explored...
- 8/21/2023
- by Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
The Sundance Institute has named the 2023 grantees of its Documentary Fund, supporting the work of nonfiction filmmakers from around the globe, with 23 projects being selected for unrestricted grant funding totaling just over $1M.
Six of the selected projects are in development, with 14 in production and three currently in post. Notable filmmakers recognized as part of the group include Oscar and Emmy nominee Lourdes Portillo (with Looking at Ourselves), artist and filmmaker Amy Jenkins (with Adam’s Apple), and Anayansi Prado (with Untitled Uvalde Documentary). Also represented are such sophomore filmmakers coming off strong debuts as Reid Davenport (I Didn’t See You There) with Life After, Sky Hopinka with Powwow People, and Tali Yankelevich (My Darling Supermarket) with Girl-Tubers.
Sundance Institute’s Documentary Fund prioritizes supporting and empowering historically marginalized voices and providing a platform for integral stories to be amplified. Many of the...
Six of the selected projects are in development, with 14 in production and three currently in post. Notable filmmakers recognized as part of the group include Oscar and Emmy nominee Lourdes Portillo (with Looking at Ourselves), artist and filmmaker Amy Jenkins (with Adam’s Apple), and Anayansi Prado (with Untitled Uvalde Documentary). Also represented are such sophomore filmmakers coming off strong debuts as Reid Davenport (I Didn’t See You There) with Life After, Sky Hopinka with Powwow People, and Tali Yankelevich (My Darling Supermarket) with Girl-Tubers.
Sundance Institute’s Documentary Fund prioritizes supporting and empowering historically marginalized voices and providing a platform for integral stories to be amplified. Many of the...
- 8/21/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The 2023 Sundance Institute Documentary Fund has officially unveiled its grantees. The non-profit announced the 2023 recipients of over $1 million in unrestricted grant support for 23 projects from non-fiction filmmakers across the world. Six winning projects are in development, 14 in production, and three in post-production.
Per the announcement, the Documentary Fund prioritizes supporting and empowering historically marginalized voices and providing a platform for integral stories to be amplified. It is committed to elevating global voices and celebrating the rich diversity of filmmaking traditions around the world. Many of the international projects supported with this round of funding reflect a priority of supporting artists living and working in regions that lack a robust infrastructure of support for independent film, regions of conflict, and countries where freedom of expression is under threat.
Grants are made possible by the Open Society Foundations, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Gucci, and the Kendeda Fund.
Oscar-...
Per the announcement, the Documentary Fund prioritizes supporting and empowering historically marginalized voices and providing a platform for integral stories to be amplified. It is committed to elevating global voices and celebrating the rich diversity of filmmaking traditions around the world. Many of the international projects supported with this round of funding reflect a priority of supporting artists living and working in regions that lack a robust infrastructure of support for independent film, regions of conflict, and countries where freedom of expression is under threat.
Grants are made possible by the Open Society Foundations, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Gucci, and the Kendeda Fund.
Oscar-...
- 8/21/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Bays spoke at the BFI National Lottery Filmmakers Reception today (October 8) at the London Film Festival.
Mia Bays, the incoming director of the BFI Film Fund, laid out her aim “to be out in the UK and not just metrocentric” during her time in the role at a reception held today (October 8) at the BFI Southbank.
The reception was part of the London Film Festival and celebrated BFI-backed, National Lottery-funded films and filmmakers.
Bays officially begins her new role on Monday (October 11), having previously been director-at-large at female-focused film charity Birds’ Eye View. The film fund role was vacated by...
Mia Bays, the incoming director of the BFI Film Fund, laid out her aim “to be out in the UK and not just metrocentric” during her time in the role at a reception held today (October 8) at the BFI Southbank.
The reception was part of the London Film Festival and celebrated BFI-backed, National Lottery-funded films and filmmakers.
Bays officially begins her new role on Monday (October 11), having previously been director-at-large at female-focused film charity Birds’ Eye View. The film fund role was vacated by...
- 10/8/2021
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
Stars: Rachael Sterling, Alexander Siddig, Alex Ferns, Grace Taylor | Written by Shirine Best, Eleanor Emptage, Nour Wazzi | Directed by Nour Wazzi
Made over three years ago, Baby Mine seems more current in 2020 than ever before. We see a Middle Eastern man kidnap his child,while the mother opts not to call the police but ‘recruit’ her racist neighbour for help to find them.
In only a short twenty minute run time, this movie manages twist and turn and change your expectations on several occasions. At first it seems like it will head down a typical kidnap thriller-style story but with the introduction of the neighbour, things automatically become a bit different. Race then enters the story and the whole thing opens up in new and interesting ways.
This was director Nour Wazzi’z seventh short and the experience from the other six has clearly worked wonders because this is a fantastic-looking short film.
Made over three years ago, Baby Mine seems more current in 2020 than ever before. We see a Middle Eastern man kidnap his child,while the mother opts not to call the police but ‘recruit’ her racist neighbour for help to find them.
In only a short twenty minute run time, this movie manages twist and turn and change your expectations on several occasions. At first it seems like it will head down a typical kidnap thriller-style story but with the introduction of the neighbour, things automatically become a bit different. Race then enters the story and the whole thing opens up in new and interesting ways.
This was director Nour Wazzi’z seventh short and the experience from the other six has clearly worked wonders because this is a fantastic-looking short film.
- 6/24/2020
- by Alain Elliott
- Nerdly
The BFI has announced the 20 producers and production companies that are set to share up to £2 million ($2.5 million) in funding through its Vision Awards.
The fourth edition of the coveted BFI Vision Awards, which cover a two-year period, provides a maximum of £50,000 per year to each of the 20 producers or producing teams.
Recipients this year include “God’s Own Country” producer Manon Ardisson; “Chubby Funny” producer Helen Simmons; Oliver Kassman, producer of Toronto International Film Festival contender “Saint Maud;” and Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor, producer of crime drama “Blue Story.”
Other recipients include Kate Byers and Linn Waite, founder of Bristol-based Early Day Films, who won the 2020 BAFTA for best debut feature “Bait”; Little by Little Films’ Lindsey Dryden whose credits include Sundance Special Jury Award-winning and Oscar shortlisted feature documentary “Unrest”; and Pietro Greppi of Lunapark Pictures who produced Andrew Steggall’s BFI-backed debut “Departure.”
See below for full list of recipients.
The fourth edition of the coveted BFI Vision Awards, which cover a two-year period, provides a maximum of £50,000 per year to each of the 20 producers or producing teams.
Recipients this year include “God’s Own Country” producer Manon Ardisson; “Chubby Funny” producer Helen Simmons; Oliver Kassman, producer of Toronto International Film Festival contender “Saint Maud;” and Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor, producer of crime drama “Blue Story.”
Other recipients include Kate Byers and Linn Waite, founder of Bristol-based Early Day Films, who won the 2020 BAFTA for best debut feature “Bait”; Little by Little Films’ Lindsey Dryden whose credits include Sundance Special Jury Award-winning and Oscar shortlisted feature documentary “Unrest”; and Pietro Greppi of Lunapark Pictures who produced Andrew Steggall’s BFI-backed debut “Departure.”
See below for full list of recipients.
- 4/22/2020
- by Tim Dams
- Variety Film + TV
Lorna Tucker’s Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist premiered at Sundance in January.
Documentary specialist Dogwoof has secured a flurry of deals on two of its big sales titles at this week’s European Film Market (Efm) in Berlin.
Lorna Tucker’s Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist – the feature doc about British fashion icon Vivienne Westwood – has sold to Us (Greenwich Entertainment), Canada (Films We Like), Scandinavia (Non Stop), Cis and Russia (Pioner), China TV rights (Dd Dream), Thailand (Movies Matter) and world inflight (Jaguar).
Previously announced territories were China (Tencent), Germany, Austria, Switzerland (Nfp), Australia and New Zealand (Madman), Switzerland (Nfp), Hong Kong (Edko), and Japan (Kadokawa).
The film premiered at Sundance in January, Dogwoof will release in the UK on March 23. Producers on the project were Eleanor Emptage, Shirine Best, Nicole Stott, and John Battsek. Executive producers were Anna Godas and Leo Haidar.
Dogwoof has also racked up deals on Kusama – Infinity, Heather Lenz’s portrait...
Documentary specialist Dogwoof has secured a flurry of deals on two of its big sales titles at this week’s European Film Market (Efm) in Berlin.
Lorna Tucker’s Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist – the feature doc about British fashion icon Vivienne Westwood – has sold to Us (Greenwich Entertainment), Canada (Films We Like), Scandinavia (Non Stop), Cis and Russia (Pioner), China TV rights (Dd Dream), Thailand (Movies Matter) and world inflight (Jaguar).
Previously announced territories were China (Tencent), Germany, Austria, Switzerland (Nfp), Australia and New Zealand (Madman), Switzerland (Nfp), Hong Kong (Edko), and Japan (Kadokawa).
The film premiered at Sundance in January, Dogwoof will release in the UK on March 23. Producers on the project were Eleanor Emptage, Shirine Best, Nicole Stott, and John Battsek. Executive producers were Anna Godas and Leo Haidar.
Dogwoof has also racked up deals on Kusama – Infinity, Heather Lenz’s portrait...
- 2/18/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
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