Awarded Grants

Paper Trail explores a rapidly gentrifying North Philadelphia, where two genius Black siblings at risk of eviction begin doing the coursework of local college students in exchange for cash. When one of their clients, a white woman, goes viral from an essay they wrote, they’re forced to come to terms with her using their voices for personal gain.

Broken” is an 8-episode podcast series that aims to shed light on the complexities of Black men's mental health, challenge stereotypes and stigmas, and foster a deeper understanding of the cultural, social, and historical factors that contribute to mental health disparities among Black men.

Amidst war and social unrest, jazz musician Lusine Yeghiazaryan embarks on a journey back home to Armenia to reconnect with her father and fortify her nation’s heritage with her voice.

To support "The Dennis Boys" a film about two brothers - a realist and a dreamer - who struggle to find common ground when their sick mother's condition worsens.

Tonight, We Eat Flowers is a romantic comedy that centers the lives of Luis, a recent immigrant, and Jamilah, a foodie stuck in a hellish 9 to 5 job. The two fall in love as they navigate the struggle for connection in a highly individualized world and the soul crushing grind of working at underpaid and uninspiring jobs.

To support a short narrative film about a depressed young woman who stumbles upon a self-help cassette tape promising to cure her woes and help her fit into a world of toxic positivity. Her descent into madness accelerates as she blindly follows its instructions, revealing the absurdity of conformity and the dangers of suppressing emotions in a society obsessed with superficial happiness.

Lavender Boy is a semi-autobiographical coming of age feature film about a young boy named Les who is queered by his ancestral ability to see ghosts.

Love Jawns: A Writers Room is a short film that captures the creative journey of an intergenerational cohort of five emerging Black Philadelphia women writers.

Love in the Time of Migration is a short multimedia documentary film that follows Ronny and Suly’s long distance love story and examines their journey to each other as one of sacrifice, commitment, and faith. The film explores the modern-day romance between two individuals from a community deeply impacted by migration, and asks the question: "Can love conquer all?"

The Revolution Will Be Televised is an experimental film journey into the imagination of a young student who can't seem to focus in class. The film is an ode to the Gil Scott Heron quote: "the revolution will not be televised."