Film Independent Amplifier Fellowship
A year-long fellowship from Film Independent amplifying the voices of Black or African American artists working in fiction, nonfiction, and episodic formats. Fellows receive mentorship, industry access, grant funding, and participation in Film Independent's year-round programming including the LA Film Festival and Spirit Awards. Film Independent is the non-profit behind the Spirit Awards — the leading awards for independent cinema.
Deadline
Annual cycle — typically opens Q1. Check filmindependent.org for 2026 dates.
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Cost
FREE — No application fee
Format
Fiction, documentary, and episodic — all formats
Eligibility
Black or African American filmmakers (US-based or with US work authorization). Emerging to mid-career artists working in fiction, nonfiction, or episodic formats.
What You Get
Year-long mentorship, industry introductions, grant funding, Film Independent membership and programming access, Spirit Awards participation.
What to Submit
Application form, work sample, artist statement, project proposal. Full details on Film Independent website.
Insider Tips
One of the most prestigious fellowship programmes specifically for Black filmmakers in the US. African diaspora filmmakers based in the US should prioritise this. The Film Independent network provides direct access to the Spirit Awards ecosystem and major US distribution pathways.
Watch filmindependent.org for 2026 application window, typically Q1.
Verify dates and eligibility on the official website before applying.
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