Frameline Completion Fund
About this opportunity
The Frameline Completion Fund provides finishing funds to filmmakers from around the world whose projects feature LGBTQ+ people and communities. Since 1991, the fund has distributed over $692,500 to nearly 200 projects, making it one of the longest-running dedicated funding sources for queer cinema at the completion stage.
Application tips
Your project must be substantially complete and in need of specific finishing funds. Clearly articulate what the grant will cover and when the film will be ready for festival submission.
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