BAVC MediaMaker Fellowship

Funding: $10,000 distributed over the fellowship period, plus travel per diems and festival travel coverage. Who can apply: Early-career documentary filmmakers directing their first or second feature-length (non-commercial) documentary; must primarily reside in the United States for most of the year (no citizenship requirement). Individual director applicants only. Length: 10 months of programming and support. Mentorship, industry access, customized festival conference itineraries for two festivals, workshops and feedback sessions. Field: Documentary film / media-making. Deadline: 2026 application cycle is currently closed; recurs annually - verify next opening date on site.