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FILMGATE FELLOWSHIP 2025
FilmGate Miami is excited to launch the FilmGate Fellowship 2025, a transformative 5-month program aimed at supporting emerging Florida filmmakers in developing and refining their feature film projects.
Program Highlights:
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Participants: Up to 10 Film Fellows will be selected.
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Program Features:
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Mentorship from industry professionals.
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Hands-on training and intensive bootcamps.
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Access to FilmGate membership and production insurance during the required shooting period.
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Culmination: A live pitch event where fellows will present their projects to a panel of executive producers, distributors, and financiers.
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Awards: Two fellows will receive film grants to support their productions.
Requirements:
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Applicants must:
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Be Florida residents.
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Be at least 18 years old.
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Submit projects that will shoot at least 50% of their production days in Downtown Miami, Brickell, Edgewater, AND Miami Beach.
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Ensure a minimum of 3 shooting days in Miami Beach city limits.
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Submission Materials:
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A feature-length script (60–130 pages).
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If the script is in Spanish, Creole, Portuguese, or Spanglish, an English translation is required.
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A mood board.
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A pitch deck, including a business plan.
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Shooting dates must fall between November 2025 and November 2026 (failure to meet these dates will result in forfeiting the grant).
Program Timeline:
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Orientation Day: Selected fellows will participate in an extensive one-day orientation at DMC.
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Application Deadline: April 28th, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
Selection Process:
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Applicants will undergo an initial interview with the FilmGate team before final selections are made.
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Submission of an application does not guarantee a fellowship spot.
Contact Information:
For more information, email michi@film-gate.org.
Past fellows:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the maximum grant above the $15K mentioned?
A: The maximum grant is upwards of $150k and awarding that amount will be determined per project. For clarity, it would not be up to $150k per project but up to $150k split between the 2 selected features.
Q: Where can I submit?
A: www.filmfreeway.com/FilmGateFestival
Q: Can my script be in another language?
A: All scripts submitted must have an English version. Spanglish in the script is permissible but will still need translation.
Q: Can I submit a work-in-progress, proposal, or draft?
A: No, the submitted script should be in its final drafts and between 60 to 130 pages.
Q: Will there be an information session?
A: There will be an information session in-person for fellows once they have been selected.