Karen Schmeer Film Editing Fellowship

Funding: Funded: amount not specified; verify on website (program provides mentorship pairing rather than a primary cash grant per public materials reviewed). Who can apply: Assistant, associate, or early-career/emerging documentary film editors, particularly from historically underrepresented backgrounds; no degree requirement specified, fits early-career professionals nationally (open call, not a student-only program). Length: Year-long fellowship with monthly meetings with a mentor editor. Group mentorship, pairing with a professional documentary editor mentor, community of 20-30 fellows and industry veterans. Field: Documentary film editing / media-making. Applications close around 2027-04-06 (expected; confirm on the official site).