What We
do
We are a collective of filmmakers, scholars, and educators who believe that in order to shift culture and repair our world, we must transform the harmful production practices and storytelling paradigms that govern conventional filmmaking. Development and ideation should honor and reflect the lived experiences of the characters and participants in our work. Production spaces must be just and accountable for all members of the cast and crew. Marketing, outreach, and distribution should engage communities honestly and accessibly. And all phases of production should be environmentally sustainable.
Another world is possible, and we must build it together.
research
Our research initiatives develop evidence-based solutions for transforming film industry practices and supporting equitable filmmaking. We study production methods and protocols to create tools for change.
Current Research Focus
Negotiating consent on set protocols
Non-extractive documentary participation methods
Fair labor standards implementation
Trauma-informed production practices
Environmental sustainability measures
Grants
We support filmmakers through funding and professional development. Our grants and certification programs provide training and mentorship for justice-driven, and equitable filmmaking.
All grant applications for this cycle are now closed. Our next funding round will open in Winter 2026. Please check back then for new opportunities.