Apply Now: 2021 Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Filmmaking
The Vilcek Foundation will award three Creative Promise Prizes of $50,000 each to young foreign-born filmmakers who demonstrate outstanding early achievement. Eligible genres include narrative, animation, documentary, and experimental filmmaking.
Why Should You Apply?
- 3 Filmmaking prizes will be awarded this year
- Unrestricted cash prize of $50,000 is awarded to each prizewinner
- Reflect on how your experience as an immigrant has shaped your success
- Receive an invaluable endorsement from leaders in your field
- Receive a comprehensive public relations campaign to promote you and your work
Who Should Apply?
- You were born outside the United States and are a naturalized citizen or a green card holder, or currently hold a valid H1B or O-1 visa and have been living or working in the United States for at least five years, or have been granted DACA relief
- You are not more than 38 years old (born after January 1, 1982)
- You are a director, screenwriter, cinematographer, editor, or producer who has completed at least one short film that has been awarded a prize or selected for film festivals or one full-length film
Extended Deadline
Applications for the 2021 Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Filmmaking must be submitted by 5:00pm EDT, June 17, 2020.