DesktopDocumentaries @DesktopDocs
Helping independent documentary filmmakers develop the skills and resources to tell their story. From funding to development to distribution. desktop-documentaries.com Global Joined April 2010-
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Free live session on Wednesday, May 2: Why Film Festivals Matter! Peter Hamilton speaks with Pat McGee, documentary filmmaker and Festival Director of Anchorage International Film Festival, about what festivals look for + what filmmakers can learn from the programming process.
#FundingMonday The Sundance Institute Documentary Fund opens today. This is one of the major global opportunities for independent feature docs, supporting projects from development through post-production. Deadline: 15 June 2026 sundance.org/documentary-fu…
#FundingMonday The @Canon Video Grant is open worldwide to documentary video makers and photojournalists with at least one video reportage project behind them. €8,000 + Canon kit loan for a short documentary. Free to apply. Deadline: 27 May. canon.co.uk/pro/stories/vi…
Details on how to join the Doc AI Hub including the launch offer can be found here: courses.desktop-documentaries.com/bundles/doc-ai…
AI is moving quickly, but documentary filmmakers need more than hype and tool-chasing. That’s why we’re launching Doc AI Hub with Philip Shane: live sessions, office hours, curated AI updates and community. First session: May 14 with Michael LaPointe.
#FundingMonday UK doc makers: the Climate Spring Digital-First Pitch for short-form, unscripted climate storytelling built for digital platforms, with 4 creatives shortlisted to pitch at @sheffdocfest . Winner receives £10,000. Deadline: 11 May, 1pm. sheffdocfest.com/news/climate-s…
#FundingMonday: The Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film is open for docs exploring American history. Awards include: $200k winner $50k runner-up $25k for 4 finalists Rough and fine cuts accepted. Deadline: May 3, 2026, 11:59pm PT More details here: loc.gov/programs/lavin…
Flash Sale this weekend: Get 30% off Selling to Netflix 2026, our practical course on how documentary deals with Netflix really work. Was $249. Now $179. Sale ends Monday. 👉courses.desktop-documentaries.com/courses/how-to…
#fundingMonday: The @chickeneggfilms (Egg)celerator Lab is open to women and gender-expansive directors making a first or second feature doc. 9 filmmakers receive $40k, mentorship, retreats, and industry support. Final deadline: April 29. #documentary #funding
We’re live later today in the Doc Funding Hub on Film Markets. If you’ve ever thought markets are only for finished films, this session will help widen that view. courses.desktop-documentaries.com/products/live_…
Film markets are not just for finished docs. They can help at idea, teaser, production and rough cut stage too, with funding conversations, partnerships, festival strategy, and distribution opportunities. @weare_thegotham Gotham Week Project Market is open now for submissions.
#FundingMonday If you’ve got a doc in rough cut, this is worth a look. @CatapultFilmFnd is one of the better-known names supporting doc filmmakers, so expect competition, but a place on this retreat could be hugely valuable. Late deadline: April 17. catapultfilmfund.org/rough-cut-retr…
The 2026 #GriersonAwards are now open for entries🏆 Submit your #Documentaries & #FactualProgrammes across 16 categories. Deadline: 22 May 2026 Find out more & enter 🔗 bit.ly/4rjUJTr #Grierson #BritishDocumentaryAwards in association with @all3media
#FundingMonday: @sundanceorg Sandbox Fund is open now for feature-length nonfiction projects exploring the link between science and culture. Open to U.S. and international filmmakers, with support from development to post. Deadline: April 13, 2026. sundance.org/sandbox-fund
#FundingMonday: The Roy W. Dean Grant - Spring edition is closing soon. Open to documentary filmmakers worldwide, for any phase from development to post, with a $3,500 cash grant plus $20k+ in services. Deadline: March 31. @fromtheheartprd fromtheheartproductions.com/roy-w-dean-fil…
Live masterclass: Documentary Storytelling, Phase by Phase with Daniel Raim. Tue 17 March, 5pm GMT. Includes access to 'Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story' + the script, plus live Q&A. Register: courses.desktop-documentaries.com/products/live_…
Next Wednesday in the Doc Funding Hub, Jilann is joined by Carole Dean of From the Heart Productions to talk grant applications, what funders look for, and how fiscal sponsorship can help. Timely for the Roy W. Dean Grant deadline too. courses.desktop-documentaries.com/products/live_…
#FundingMonday: The Points North Fellowship is open for feature-length documentary projects from filmmakers worldwide. Great for early to mid-career teams looking for mentorship, workshops and industry exposure. Late deadline: March 23. pointsnorthinstitute.org/artist-program…
#FundingMonday: Hot Docs Citizen Minutes seeks 6 short docs (6-10 mins) on Canadians making local change. Funding + support, online lab, 2027 Hot Docs premiere. Canadians/PR only. Deadline: 19 Mar 2026. Apply: hotdocs.ca/industry/film-… #DocFilm
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