Northwest Film Forum Announces New Filmmaking Grant

A bit of terribly exciting news for the local film community was released this afternoon. Community film center/theater/production house Northwest Film Forum just announced their new grant program, the Northwest Film Fund, which allocates funds and resources to burgeoning documentary filmmakers in the Northwest.

One lucky documentary creator “of promise and vision” in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska will win the $10,000 cash reward as well as services including legal consultation, 80 hours of post-production support in some of Seattle’s leading production houses, and a “first look” deal with KCTS-Channel 9 and SIFF. Docs of all genres and styles and at all stages of development are encouraged to apply by August 20.

This grant comes at a particularly tense time for Seattle area filmmakers. With the death of the Washington Film Incentive program last month, industry folk have been nervous about the fate of their careers and craft. This grant is particularly encouraging; it sends a message. The Northwest still believes in and has hope for filmmaking and creativity, even if the State doesn’t.

Filmmakers, be sure to check out the application here. Film lovers, send a big thanks to the NW Film Forum!