GRTGrant
Minnesota Filmmaker Mentorship Grant
Jerome Foundation · Minneapolis, Minnesota
- ✓ Hand-verified by Arthead editorial · Oct 4, 2026
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About this call
The Jerome Foundation Minnesota Filmmaker Mentorship Grant supports early career film directors based in Minnesota working in short or long form experimental, narrative, animation, or documentary genres. The grant provides up to ,000 for a self-designed mentorship with an experienced director or film professional, tied to a specific project. Jerome seeks filmmakers who take creative risks and engage deeply with their community. The two-step application opens October 1 (Step 1: CV and work samples) and closes November 24 (Step 2, invitation only).
Who can apply
- Regional applicants
- Medium: Video
- Free entry
- Must reside in Minnesota for at least 1 year; citizenship not required. Early career generative filmmaker with 2-10 years of experience; must not be enrolled as a student. Two-step process: Step 1 due October 1 at 4pm Central (by invitation); Step 2 due November 24 at 4pm Central. Cannot apply to MN Film Production grant in the same cycle.
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