Documentary Lab Open Call 2026
Firelight Media
Who can apply
The Documentary Lab is Firelight Media’s longest-running artist program. This 12-month fellowship is designed to nurture filmmakers of color working on their first or second non-fiction feature film. The Documentary Lab provides holistic support for fellows’ projects and careers through professional development, customized mentorship, and a $25,000 project grant. All types of long-form documentary projects – historical, investigative, personal, vérité, hybrid, and experimental - are eligible for the Documentary Lab program.. Firelight Media uses the Nonfiction Core Application. Along with your written application, you must submit a work sample/rough cut. Your work sample or rough cut must be no less than 20 minutes and no longer than 45 minutes in duration.. Eligibility:. Filmmakers are not eligible to receive support through Firelight Media’s artist programs if:
About this opportunity
The Documentary Lab is Firelight Media’s longest-running artist program. This 12-month fellowship is designed to nurture filmmakers of color working on their first or second non-fiction feature film. The Documentary Lab provides holistic support for fellows’ projects and careers through professional development, customized mentorship, and a $25,000 project grant. All types of long-form documentary projects – historical, investigative, personal, vérité, hybrid, and experimental - are eligible for the Documentary Lab program. Firelight Media uses the Nonfiction Core Application. Along with your written application, you must submit a work sample/rough cut. Your work sample or rough cut must be no less than 20 minutes and no longer than 45 minutes in duration. The deadline for submissions is M...