Explore our previous grant opportunities designed to support and empower emerging Black filmmakers. We're proud to have provided crucial support through these grants, helping filmmakers advance their projects and grow their creative potential.
PAST GRANT WINNERS
2024
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Naishe Nyamubaya
Naishe Nyamubaya was the winner of the 2024 Black Film Space x cliveRd. 10K Proof of Concept Short Film Grant.
His winning project, ‘God Sleeps on Sundays’, tells the gripping story of a rivalry between a traditional healer and a Christian preacher determined to build his church on her land.
Click here to watch Naishe’s acceptance speech at the BFS Awards and follow him on Instagram.
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Raven Irabor
We partnered with Tongal to award a $3,000 grant to a filmmaker to finish their short film. Congrats to the winner, Raven Irabor, for incredible short film She Island!
2023
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Marielle Ingram
In collaboration with cliveRd, a studio focused on producing and building in media, on a Proof of Concept Short Film Grant worth $10,000.
Marielle Ingram was awarded the grant at our annual awards gala and is currently working on a sci-fi short film entitled Seeker.
2021
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Zahri Josita Jackson
We partnered with Nice Shoes for a post production coloring grant to give away 20 hours of professional colorist services.
Zahri Josita Jackson won her film Shelter.
2020
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Moses Lawi
In collaboration with Blackfilm.com, 4910 Rosealie Productions, Mann Robinson Productions, and Free Mind TV & Film, we established a $2,000 COVID Relief Fund for Black filmmakers.
Moses Lawi won $1,000 for his short film Golds.
Partners
Interested in partnering with us to support Black filmmakers through grants and funding opportunities? Fill out the form below to explore collaboration possibilities and help empower emerging talent in the industry.