Join Firelight Media on Tuesday, July 26 at 4pm ET for a live webinar on YouTube about applying for the PBS/Firelight William Greaves Production Fund! Hosted by Monika Navarro, senior director of artist programs, this event will include an overview of the PBS/Firelight William Greaves Production Fund, a review of eligibility requirements and application instructions, and the opportunity to ask any questions about the process.
Attendees are encouraged to submit questions in advance via the RSVP form.
The newly launched PBS/Firelight William Greaves Production Fund will resource documentary productions by mid-career filmmakers from diverse communities in the United States that are intended for distribution on PBS through finishing funds or co-production funding. Learn more about the PBS/Firelight William Greaves Production Fund and the open call for applications by visiting bit.ly/greavespf. The application is open now through Monday, August 8, 2022 at 11:59p ET.
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