Posts in 'BIPOC Stories'

$40,000 - Awarded September 2023

Focus areas
Film
BIPOC Stories
Immigrant Voices
Description
For the film, "The Full Never Told" about a daring prison escape on a small Caribbean Island of three Rastafarians incarcerated under unjust circumstances and their struggle with meanings of freedom, justice, and memory.

$25,000 - Awarded September 2023

Focus areas
Film
BIPOC Stories
Description
For the film, "Kick" about the hardships and pressures of a promising soccer player from North Philadelphia who has gained national attention following a record-breaking game at the age of 13.

$20,000 - Awarded September 2023

Focus areas
Film
BIPOC Stories
Description
For the film, "Blacked Out" about a functional alcoholic who is forced to confront his demons when enrolled in a secret magical rehabilitation program.

$25,000 - Awarded September 2023

Focus areas
Film
BIPOC Stories
Description
For the film, "Click" about a group of middle school friends who band together to defend their small town from an alien invasion using their knowledge of Sci-Fi films and real science.

$15,000 - Awarded September 2023

Focus areas
Film
BIPOC Stories
Description
For the film, "The Invited" by Anyawbile Love about an aging musician who confides in his young student about his past, his mysterious instrument, and the truth about his historical performance.

$25,000 - Awarded September 2023

Focus areas
Film
BIPOC Stories
Description
For the documentary, "Barrio Television" by Christine DiPasquale which is the untold story of Puerto Rican activists who created the first bilingual public affairs series for Latinos on national television in a fight for authentic stories and media power.

$20,000 - Awarded September 2023

Focus areas
Film
BIPOC Stories
LGBTQIA+
Description
For the film, "Queer Memories" by Darien Woodard about three Queer roommates who navigate dating life, adulthood, and friendship in their early 20’s all while seeking guidance from the anonymous rising blog writer “GayJesus.”

$20,000 - Awarded September 2023

Focus areas
Film
BIPOC Stories
Description
For the film, "Bodylines" about Dalyla, a black trans woman, who explores her relationship to her body through dream sequences, poetry and movement.

$10,000 - Awarded September 2023

Focus areas
Film
BIPOC Stories
Immigrant Voices
Description
For the film, "Miwa," which traces sounds and stories of the Haitian diaspora with film and music.

$20,000 - Awarded September 2023

Focus areas
Film
BIPOC Stories
Description
For the film, "House of Healing," which tells the story of Devin Jones finding pain relief after being cut off from his health insurance.

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