A 501(C)(3) FILM INSTITUTE · LOS ANGELES → EVERYWHERE

CALIBRATED FOR
EVERY FILMMAKER.

Six programs, six colors, one institute. Education, community, and capital for underrepresented filmmakers and actors.

01 Fiscal
Sponsorship 02 Film
Challenge 03 Indiewood
Screenwriting Fund 04 League of
Filmmakers 05 Reel
Champions 06 Member
Service
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DEDICATED TO CHAMPIONING UNDERREPRESENTED FILMMAKERS AND ACTORS WITH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY, AND CAPITAL.

WHO WE ARE →

5
National Programs
$4,500
Latest Grant, with IMGN
1,600+
Community Members
36
Events Produced

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$4,500 CFA × IMGN Film Grant

Our first-ever film grant for independent filmmakers. Rolling review.

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On the Calendar

Full Calendar →
September 12-15 · Challenge 8th Film Challenge Los Angeles · RSVP → September 21 · Wrap Party 8th Film Challenge Wrap-Up Party Los Angeles · RSVP → November 7-10 · Challenge 9th Film Challenge Hybrid · RSVP →
On set
Community mixer
League of Filmmakers launch
Workshop
Film Challenge panel
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Bi-weekly: grants, events, gear loans, calls for entry.