Ellis-Beauregard Foundation Documentary Film Award

About the Open Call

The Ellis-Beauregard Foundation, in collaboration with Points North Institute, offers a $50,000 unrestricted grant to a feature-length documentary currently in post-production. The award supports ambitious, artist-driven work that challenges convention. The selected filmmaker receives the grant and an invitation for the director and editor to attend a creative retreat during the 2026 Camden International Film Festival. Projects anticipated to be completed by Summer 2027 are preferred.

What is Offered

$50,000 unrestricted grant, creative retreat at the 2026 Camden International Film Festival, transportation, and lodging for the retreat.

Requirements

Filmmakers must be based permanently in the United States. Projects must be feature-length documentaries currently in post-production. Applications close April 16, 2026, or upon reaching 300 applications.

How to Apply

Apply directly via the Ellis-Beauregard Foundation website at https://www.ellis-beauregardfoundation.org/documentaryfilmaward/