“Media making has purpose in society for community building, it’s not just a commodity.” – Louis Massiah, IPMF Filmmaker Grantee
“Telling black and brown narratives saves lives. It’s a lifeline.” – Nadine Patterson, IPMF Filmmaker Grantee
About the Local Filmmaker Fund
IPMF’s Local Filmmaker Fund supports filmmakers across the Greater Philadelphia region with the development of their films and gaining skills to further hone their craft. The Fund, in addition to a grant, includes a 12-month cohort that aims to serve as an incubator for local filmmakers to work on their films while gaining industry knowledge (i.e. via capacity-building workshops, skill-sharing) and building their network. In addition, filmmaker grantees will have the option of screening their film at IPMF’s annual Fall Film Screening—a great opportunity for projects to gain public interest and following.
Film projects can be at any stage of production, from pre-production to post-production. A panel of local filmmakers and film advocates select each year’s Local Filmmaker Fund recipients. This community-led grant-making process aligns with IPMF’s vision to share and shift power with the community in pursuit of justice and equity.
How to Apply
Submit an application to be considered by a panel of four local filmmakers and film advocates. The application will be open from January 28, 2025 at 12PM (EST) to February 28, 2025 at 5PM (EST).
The panel will make their decisions in March. Decisions will be announced in April.