New Fellowship Opportunity: The Future of Science Film Fellowship
The Future of Science Film Fellowship is a program for emerging filmmakers to develop new documentaries about efforts to make science more equitable and inclusive. This project builds on the success of the feature documentary Picture a Scientist, which chronicled stories of bias, discrimination and harassment against women scientists. Their goal now is to launch a new set of films that will amplify the conversation about race, equity and inclusion in science, and spark change in the scientific community.
In this first phase, the committee will select three emerging filmmakers and work with them to develop their films. The program welcomes applications from storytellers who are committed to exploring diversity, equity, and inclusion in science through their unique life experiences. A stipend of $10,000 will be provided, and fellows will participate in an 8-week workshop including mentorship and access to a research team to support story development. The outcome will be professional pitch decks that will be used to seek major funding for the second phase of the Fellowship.
Throughout the entire process, the emphasis will be on providing access and opportunity for storytellers from historically marginalized communities while creating powerful new films about combating racism in science. The outcome of this effort will not only be a powerful set of unique stories about the future of science, but also a constellation of meaningful relationships among future science storytellers.
Important Dates:
Applications are due: August 7th
Fellows will be announced: August 23rd
Fellowship (8 weeks) begins: September 13th
Eligibility:
They are seeking emerging filmmakers to direct these episodes: people who have some experience with audio or visual storytelling, or in science storytelling, and who are looking for opportunities to grow. Preference will be given to applicants from historically marginalized communities. Any storytellers can apply but all should have a strong interest in working in film.