MediaVerse Capital · Open call for submissions
Short Film Grant
Launched in 2026, the grant supports artistically driven short films by emerging filmmakers with $5,000 in total production funding, mentorship, and access to gear. MediaVerse Capital juries will select five winners.
Submissions close November 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.
Apply for the grant
5
emerging filmmakers selected
$5,000
in total cash production funding
The award
Bring your next short film to life.
- ▪$5,000 in total cash production funding toward original short films made in the US
- ▪Mentorship and access to production gear
- ▪An in-person MediaVerse-hosted community screening, with distribution support
Key dates
The grant timeline.
- 01October 15, 2026Submissions open at 12:00 AM ET
- 02November 8, 2026Submissions close at 11:59 PM ET
- 03November 12, 2026Applicants notified and winners announced
- 04March 2027Cash awards distributed and production begins
MediaVerse Short Film Grant · Application guide
Prepare your pitch.
Original short films. Five to twenty minutes. A director and producer. Fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental work are welcome.
Bring your story, creative vision, production plan, and previous work.
The application form has the complete materials list and word limits.
Once you begin, you have five days to revise or complete your submission. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Open application formSupport & conditions
Each selected project must send at least one representative to attend all MediaVerse-organized meetings and networking events.
Important notes
- 01All submitted materials must comply with the official regulations and guidelines.
- 02Each application is for one short film project only.
- 03A separate application fee must be paid for each submission. All fees are non-refundable.
- 04Applications for Chinese-language projects must be submitted in both Chinese and English.
- 05Strict adherence to word and character limits is mandatory.
- 06All information provided will be kept strictly confidential and used solely for internal assessment by the MediaVerse committee and its designated personnel.
- 07Submitted materials will not be returned.
- 08If the project has participated in any other short-film fund or program, provide details in the application form.
- 09Selected projects will be notified individually in November 2026.
- 10MediaVerse reserves final decision rights.
- 11Prior to production, selected projects must sign production and usage-rights agreements.
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