The FilmSparks Fellowship is a six-month program designed for emerging QTBIPOC filmmakers to develop, write, direct, and distribute a short narrative or experimental narrative film.

The fellowship supports storytellers in overcoming initial barriers such as funding, equipment, skills, and knowledge while laying the groundwork for sustainable creative practices and professional film careers.

The films created through this program are transformative, bringing local communities together while fostering intimate conversations, reflections, and generational change. These works embody cultural resistance and the visionary spirit of the FilmSparks Fellows and their ancestors.


Applications for the FilmSparks Fellowship are open!

Applications close January 20th at 5 PM CST


15,000 production grant
Mentorship from award-winning filmmakers
Lifelong friendships & creative partnerships
Hands-on experience in filmmaking
Premiere your film at a celebration event