What we fund

The AXS Film Fund

This program is for creators of color in documentary filmmaking or nonfiction new media who identify as living with a disability. We seek to bring visibility to creators who are oftentimes overlooked. While we prefer that a person of color living with a disability is a key contributor to the project, we welcome diverse teams to apply.

Each year we award up to five creators with grants of up to $10,000 each to assist them in finishing their projects in any stage of production.

Types of Projects

The AXS Film Fund is a one-time grant for creators of color in documentary filmmaking or nonfiction new media, who identify as living with a disability. We will fund:

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility of Applicants

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for our grant:

Applicants cannot be enrolled in a full-time degree granting program.
Applicants should be 18 years of age or older to apply.
Applicants should be individuals, however they may have a fiscal sponsor.
Projects should preferably be led by a person of color who identifies as living with a disability.

Eligibility of Projects

Projects must meet the following criteria to be eligible for our grant:

Projects should be a documentary film or nonfiction new media project.
Documentary projects should be feature length films (experimental nonfiction will be accepted)
The project is in any stage of production (pre-production, production, post production, distribution).
Projects in languages other than English should have English subtitles.

Ineligible Projects

The following projects are ineligible for funding and will NOT be considered:

The applicant and project do not meet the above listed eligibility requirements.
Non-documentary or non nonfiction new media projects.
Projects in which applicants are hired, employed, or commissioned by another entity.
Projects that meet our criteria, but have an incomplete application and/or are missing supporting materials.
Projects submitted after the submission deadline.

Selection Criteria

Projects will be evaluated based upon the following:

The strength of the proposal and artistic approach.
The feasibility of the proposed project.
The ethics and accountability of the project.
A completed application and all requested documents.
A fulfillment of eligibility requirements.