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Grant

BPM Open Call 2026

Funding opportunity. Deadline: 2026-10-01

Type: Grant
Organizer: Black Public Media
Deadline: 1 October 2026
Where: New York, United States
Compensation: Up to $100,000 in production funding
Disciplines: film, nonfiction, documentary

About this opportunity

Black Public Media's Open Call 2026 invites independent filmmakers to submit feature-length nonfiction projects focusing on the Black experience. Up to five projects will pitch at the PitchBLACK forum in New York City in June 2026, with one receiving up to $100,000 in production funding. The application deadline is October 1, 2026.

Who can apply

Feature-length, nonfiction projects exploring critical issues, fostering cultural understanding, and engaging local and national audiences.
Independent filmmakers are invited to submit feature‑length nonfiction works in a wide range of formats, styles, and genres.