Silver Lake Shorts Fellowship

Location
Los Angeles, California, USA

Open to
Filmmakers who meet the following criteria:

  • Must be living in California (preferably Los Angeles)

  • Must be legally able to work in the U.S.

  • Must not be enrolled in any academic institution

  • Must be at least 18 years old

  • Must have at least one completed film to show

  • Project must be an independent animated or live action short film

  • Project must be completed within one year

Application Fee
None

What’s Provided

  • $5,000 production grant (sole funding source for the project)

  • Industry mentorship from pre-production through post-production

  • Screening support and help with festival submissions

  • Connections to industry partners and visibility via Silver Lake Shorts network

What the Artist/Applicant Must Cover

  • Full project execution within the $5,000 budget

  • Film must be 1–5 minutes in length

  • Film must be completed within 12 months of funding

Duration
Film production: 1 year from date of receiving funds

Deadline
September 15, 2024 at midnight

Essential Notes

  • Narrative shorts are preferred, including narrative music videos

  • Shorts with mature themes or family-friendly content are both welcome

  • Applicants will go through an interview phase with the Silver Lake Shorts team