Tribeca Film Institute

OVERVIEW: The Tribeca Film Institute has run several programs to support innovative filmmakers from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the film industry. This funder paused all grantmaking programs in 2020.

IP TAKE: Tribeca’s film production grants supported innovative feature, short and documentary films, prioritizing filmmakers from underrepresented groups. This supportive and accessible institute likes to support filmmakers in a variety of ways, not limited to grantmaking, so it also offers mentoring, networking and publicity opportunities for filmmakers in the early stages of their careers.

The institute has run several grantmaking programs, along with festivals, conferences and awards programs, but paused all programming, including its grantmaking, in 2020 to “re-evaluate how best to support storytellers and our community as New York recovers from the crisis left in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.” Prospective grantees are advised to check Tribeca’s website periodically for updates as grantmaking may evolve significantly.

PROFILE: Based in New York City, the Tribeca Film Institute (TFI) was created by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff in 2001 and works to “ensure that filmmakers and creators from systematically excluded communities have a platform and access to the resources and tools they need to tell their stories, connect with audiences, and build thriving creative careers.”

Grants for Film

Tribeca’s past grantmaking programs for film focus on filmmakers, including directors, writers and producers, from groups that are underrepresented in the film industry. Grants have supported the production, post-production, publicity and distribution of feature-length, short and documentary films. In addition to monetary awards, grantees often received mentoring and networking opportunities and publicity through Tribeca’s many festivals and showcases.

Grants for Journalism

Documentary filmmakers and journalists working in the film were eligible for many of Tribeca’s grants and awards, each with their own deadlines and guidelines.

Important Grant Details:

Prior to its pause, the Tribeca Film Institute made about $800,000 a year in grants. For information about past grantees and the types of productions supported, see the institute’s filmmaker programs page or its past tax filings.

This funder has paused all grantmaking programs. Grant seekers are advised to check the institute’s website periodically for updates. The Tribeca Film Institute may be reached via email or telephone at 212-941-2400.

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