Chicken & Egg Pictures Unveils 2025 Grant Cycle, Igniting New Visions in Documentary Film

The world of independent documentary filmmaking is abuzz with excitement as Chicken & Egg Pictures, a pioneering non-profit organization, officially opens its doors for the 2025 grant cycle. This vital initiative is set to fuel the creative visions of women and non-binary documentary directors and director-producers from across the globe, reinforcing the organization's unwavering commitment to championing underrepresented voices in cinema.

For nearly two decades, Chicken & Egg Pictures has been a beacon of support, providing crucial financial grants and tailored mentorship to filmmakers whose work challenges perspectives and sparks dialogue.

Their impact is undeniable, with supported films garnering prestigious awards, including Oscar nominations, Emmy wins, and premieres at top-tier festivals like Sundance and SXSW. Their mission transcends mere funding; it's about building a robust, interconnected community of powerful storytellers.

This year's cycle introduces two distinct and impactful grant opportunities:

Project: Hatched is specifically designed for feature-length documentaries (60+ minutes) that are nearing completion.

Filmmakers with a strong rough cut are invited to apply for grants ranging from $10,000 to $20,000. This crucial post-production support helps artists cross the finish line, ensuring their meticulously crafted stories can reach eager audiences worldwide. The application window for Project: Hatched opens on October 1, 2024.

Conversely, Project: Involve targets emerging filmmakers, offering a lifeline at various stages of production – from development to post-production.

This grant, providing between $10,000 and $15,000, is a testament to Chicken & Egg Pictures' dedication to nurturing new talent and innovative storytelling from the ground up. Whether a director is just starting to conceptualize their vision or deep into editing, Project: Involve offers the flexible support needed to bring groundbreaking ideas to fruition.

Applications for Project: Involve will open on November 1, 2024.

Both grant opportunities share core eligibility criteria: applicants must be women or non-binary directors or director-producers, and their projects must be independently produced, feature-length documentaries (60 minutes or longer).

This broad, inclusive approach underscores the organization's dedication to fostering a diverse cinematic landscape, ensuring that stories from all corners of the world, told by a multitude of perspectives, are given the platform they deserve.

Since its inception in 2005, Chicken & Egg Pictures has invested over $10 million in more than 750 projects, profoundly shaping the documentary film industry.

The organization's alumni network is a testament to its success, boasting an impressive roster of films that have not only entertained but also informed, challenged, and inspired millions. From intimate personal narratives to expansive explorations of global issues, these films embody the power of independent storytelling.

Filmmakers eager to seize this incredible opportunity should mark their calendars.

The application period for both Project: Hatched and Project: Involve will close simultaneously on December 2, 2024. This limited window emphasizes the importance of preparing applications diligently to showcase the unique vision and potential impact of each proposed documentary.

As Chicken & Egg Pictures embarks on its 2025 grant cycle, it reaffirms its pivotal role in empowering the next generation of documentary filmmakers.

By providing essential funding, mentorship, and a supportive community, the organization continues to be a driving force behind compelling, impactful, and diverse cinematic narratives that resonate far beyond the screen.