Inner-City Filmmakers (ICF), established in 1993, is a beacon of hope for diverse disadvantaged youth, ages 17-23, who are high school graduates from throughout Los Angeles County. Our Mission: to provide free year-round artistic, technical, business and life-skills training, with award-winning industry professionals as instructors and mentors and to match these youth to entry-level jobs […]
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For 40 years, Film Independent has supported independent artists who are driving creativity in the industry. Film Independent’s mission is to champion creative independence in visual storytelling in all its forms, and to foster a culture of inclusion. We support a global community of artists and audiences who embody diversity, innovation, curiosity and uniqueness of […]
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The Film Collaborative (TFC) is the first nonprofit committed to supporting independent filmmakers with distribution programs and distribution-related educational initiatives. TFC offers independent filmmakers a range of services, including fiscal sponsorship, festival distribution, and consultation, all without ever taking rights. TFC works most notably with films that address critical issues such as social justice, environmental, […]
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FilmAid has used the magic of cinema to support marginalized communities for 25 years, starting with screenings to address psycho-social needs of those fleeing the Kosovo War in 1999. Shortly after, FilmAid discovered the true power of storytelling lies with local filmmakers. By investing in their voices, we unlock potential and bring hope, and resilience […]
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Easterseals is leading the way to full equity, inclusion, and access through life-changing disability and community services. One of the ways we are changing disability perceptions is through the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge (EDFC). EDFC, an annual 5-day long contest open to filmmakers worldwide, prompts artists to collaborate on creating 1- to 5-minute films integrating […]
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Disability Belongs is a diverse, disability-led nonprofit that works to create systemic change inhow society views and values disabled people. Through its entertainment and news media initiatives, Disability Belongs partners with studios, production companies, writers, independent creatives, and others in the industry to redefine narratives around disability and ensure disabled people can shape the storytelling […]
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“Empowering Black & African Descent Artists to Thrive in the Entertainment Industry” Established in 2017 by the acclaimed writer, director, and producer Huriyyah Muhammad, the BTFC is more than just a nonprofit organization. We’re a dynamic hub dedicated to fostering the careers of Black and African descent artists, providing our members the tools and opportunities […]
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Founded in 2004, the Barcid Foundation is a Native American arts organization that provides innovative artistic and professional development initiatives. Barcid has forged long-standing relationships with tribes, academic institutions, studios, and networks to build a genuine artistic pipeline for indigenous talent. The Native American community faces numerous systemic challenges within the film, TV, and media […]
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Australians in Film Foundation (AiFF) is a leading cultural foundation, and now online global community, which opens doors for undiscovered and under-represented Australian screen creatives in Los Angeles and around the world. Based at Charlie’s, a creative co-working space at The Lot in West Hollywood, AiFF runs a number of prestigious career development programs including […]
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AFI was founded in 1967 with a mission to preserve the heritage of the motion picture, to honor the artists and their work, and to educate the next generation of filmmakers. With the generous support of the GGF, AFI continues to uphold its educational mandate through the AFI Conservatory, a two-year graduate degree program recognized […]
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At IndieCollect, we believe that indie films are the lifeblood of an open society. The Golden Globe Foundation continues its commitment to the diversity of American independent cinema by supporting IndieCollect’s mission to rescue, restore and reactivate historically and artistically significant work, especially by women and by directors who identify as African American, Asian American, […]
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La Cinémathèque française is a French film organization that holds one of the largest archives of film documents and film-related objects in the world. Founded by Henri Langlois in 1936, La Cinémathèque française is cinema’s living memory. Its remarkable international holding comprises 40,000 films, some of them extremely rare, from the birth of cinema up […]
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