Supporting independent and creative cinema; a unique opportunity for international filmmakers of any budget to fund documentary, narrative, experimental, and short film projects
Grant Name: THE ROY W. DEAN GRANT
About the Grant: Since 1992, The Roy W. Dean Grant has provided financial support to unique independent films that contribute to society-films that might otherwise never be made without this assistance.
Eligible Genres: Multimedia projects, experimental films, documentaries, narrative feature films, short films, and web series.
Submission Fee: USD 48
Submission Deadline: October 31, 2026
Additional Information:
- Timeline: Finalists will be announced in January, and the winner will be announced in February 2026.
- Eligibility Criteria:
- The project budget must be less than $500,000.
- Open to filmmakers from all countries.
- Applicable to any stage of production, from development to post-production.
- Supports both live-action and animation.
- Award: The winner will be awarded a check for $3,500.
