BGDM Sustainable Artists Fellowship

Unrestricted micro-grant, career development stipend, and community program offerings. This fellowship will support three early/mid-career documentary filmmakers who prioritize impact and sociocultural change through their work and activism. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2025.

The Creators Grant (The Very Asian Foundation)

The Very Asian Foundation Creators Grant is an exciting micro-grant opportunity for individuals who wish to pursue their creative passions through an Asian American (AA), Native Hawaiian (NH), or Pacific Islander (PI) lens. We welcome submissions from people of all backgrounds. This year, we will be awarding five $1500 grants. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL APRIL … Read more

Vimeo Short Film Grant

Support five filmmakers with funds, mentorship, and equipment for their next short film project. Selected filmmakers will win up to $30,000 for to support their short film. Submissions closed April 18, 2025.

American Film Institute Cinematography Intensive Workshop

The AFI Cinematography Intensive Workshop (CIW) is a tuition-free, four-day workshop designed for aspiring cinematographers committed to their journey toward a professional career as cinematographers, who have some on-set experience working in the field and are looking for additional training to help them advance in their education, craft and career. The 2025 edition of CIW … Read more

Summer 2025 Seminar on “Hollywood in China” (Columbia University)

Dr. Ying Zhu will be offering a course on the relationship between Hollywood and the Chinese film industry at Columbia University this summer. Hollywood in China: a course on the relationship between Hollywood and the Chinese film industry.  Come tease out a cluster of issues concerning the politics, economy, and culture of transnational entertainment and … Read more