AXS Film Fund (Due July 31)
AXS Film Fund
Deadline: July 31st, 2025
AXS Film Fund was founded to support documentary filmmakers and non-fiction new media creators living with disabilities from a range of backgrounds, particularly those from historically underserved communities. The events of 2020 highlighted the need for change as society faced an increase in violence, particularly against communities of color, a divided nation, and a global pandemic. It became clear that elevating diverse voices in media was more important than ever.
AXS Film Fund strives to support independent documentary filmmakers and nonfiction new media creators from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds living with disabilities in their endeavors to tell stories, make films, and create content.
We firmly believe in the value of accessibility and representation for all individuals. Filmmakers from underrepresented communities have worked tirelessly to break through barriers and bring new perspectives to the industry. However, individuals living with disabilities often remain invisible in media and film, especially those from communities with less representation. Too often, they have limited control over the creation of projects or the development of tools, which silences an important perspective.
This program is for creators of color in documentary filmmaking or nonfiction new media who identify as living with a disability. We seek to bring visibility to creators who are oftentimes overlooked. While we prefer that a person of color living with a disability is a key contributor to the project, we welcome diverse teams to apply.
Each year we award up to five creators with grants of up to $10,000 each to assist them in finishing their projects in any stage of production.