Note: The application to the PBS/Firelight William Greaves Production Fund is now closed. The latest call for submissions is archived below for reference.

The PBS/Firelight William Greaves Production Fund is open to documentary filmmakers who meet the following criteria:

• While this program is designed for underrepresented filmmakers, all are welcome to apply.
• Mid-Career filmmaker with a minimum of 7 years experience in documentary filmmaking as a Producer, Director, Co-Director, Editor, Cinematographer, and/or Writer.
• Minimum of 2 hours of distributed films of any genre via broadcast, streaming, and/or an Academy Award-qualifying festival with credits as a Producer, Director, Co-Director, Editor, Cinematographer, and/or Writer.
• Is based in the United States or a U.S. territory (e.g., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. Samoa, Guam/Northern Mariana Islands).
• Secured a minimum of 20% of the total Production budget.
• Holds a minimum of 50% of the Copyright to the production.
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Filmmakers are not eligible to receive support through one or any of Firelight Media’s Artist Programs if:

• The filmmaker is applying with a student film project or a project related to ongoing coursework.
• The filmmaker is contracted with another Firelight Media Artist Program and has not completed the final deliverables by the time they are selected for this program.
• The filmmaker is employed by Firelight Media or PBS as an officer, full-time employee, or is a member of the board of directors.
• The filmmaker does not hold the majority of the intellectual property of the film.

View Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
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Please direct any questions to grants@firelightmedia.org.