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Grants for Feature Films ONLY

Chesterfield Writer's Film Project

The Writer's Film Project (WFP) offers fiction, theater, and film writers the opportunity to begin a career in screenwriting. Up to five writers are chosen to participate, and each receives a $20,000 stipend to cover his or her living expenses. NOTE: Currently on hiatus (2009). Check website for updates.    

Chesterfield Motion Picture Company
PMB 544, 1158 26th Street
Santa Monica, California 90403
Phone: (213) 683-3977
Email: info@chesterfield-co.com
Website: www.chesterfield-co.com/html/wfp.html

The Feature Film Program at the Sundance Institute

Screenwriting and Filmmaking Laboratories, held each year at Sundance, Utah, are designed to offer emerging screenwriters and directors the opportunity to develop new work, offering a uniquely creative environment under the concentrated guidance of veteran filmmakers.

The Feature Film Program at the Sundance Institute
8530 Wilshire Blvd., 3rd Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90211-3114
Phone: (310) 360-1981
Fax: (310) 360-1969
Email:  la@sundance.org
Website: www2.sundance.org

Independent Feature Project

A wide variety of funding programs for members ($85-$100/year) at each of its locales: New York, Seattle, Phoenix, Minnesota, and Chicago. All sites can be reached through the main web address at:

Website: www.ifp.org

Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting

International competition open to screenwriters who have not earned more than $5,000 by writing for film or television. Up to five fellowships of $30,000 will be awarded each year.

Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting
The Academy Foundation
1313 N. Vine Street
Hollywood, CA 90028-8107
Phone: (310) 247-3010
Email:nicholl@oscars.org
Website: www.oscars.org

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