Applications due December 21, 2026
Help for the film
only you can make.
Two production grants. One shared purpose: remove a barrier between a filmmaker and the story that deserves to exist.
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2027 film production grants
Two paths to “action.”
Elizabeth Kruckemeyer Film Grant
Created in memory of Elizabeth Kruckemeyer, the festival’s longtime volunteer and professional graphic designer. Her artwork graced festival materials, and her social posts kept the community informed and connected. The grant supports one or more short-film projects after initial concept—from pre-production through post-production.
Mute Majesty’s Florida Filmmaker Grant
Mute Majesty Productions is an Orlando-based husband-and-wife team whose mission is to empower people facing financial, physical, or cultural barriers. Their grant is for a story-driven, thought-provoking short that leaves viewers with a moral or message. Applicants must live in Florida and identify as Floridian; the project must be in pre-production.
Eligible films
Eight categories. Every language.
Eligible genres are Animation, Documentary, Drama, Sci-Fi/Horror, Comedy, Florida Flavor, E for Everyone, and International.Non-English-language films must be subtitled in English.
Application checklist
Download. Complete. Send.
Review the PDF for full eligibility and application requirements. Fill out and sign the form, then email it to the grants team before the deadline.
The story is waiting