The proposed content must be: nonfiction short form or feature film; podcast; web series; or 360 VR project intended for public media distribution.

Producers or directors must have a minimum of 3 years professional producing or directing experience.

At least one or more of the key production team members (Writer, Director, Producer) must be a U.S. citizen or green-card holder..

The JJMSF is designed to support media makers of color. As such, at least one or more of the key production team members (Writer, Director, Producer) must be of African, LatinX, Indigenous or Asian descent.

Projects or production entities, which are foreign-based, owned or controlled will not be considered.

While a single producer or production team may submit multiple applications, each project must be submitted separately, and no more than one project from any producer or production team will ultimately receive support.

No, funds are only available for projects that are in their R&D, production or post-production phase.

No, eligible projects must be completed no later than May 31, 2021

Applicant must hold artistic, budgetary and editorial control and must own the copyright of the proposed project.

For awarded projects, BPM will hold premier rights for 4 years exclusive on public media. Projects for which the domestic broadcast and/or streaming rights are not available will not be considered.

Thesis projects or student films which are co- or solely-owned or copyrighted, or otherwise editorially or fiscally controlled by the school are not eligible.

Industrial, children’s, promotional projects and impact campaigns are not eligible for funding.

Yes, projects receiving organizational support are welcome to apply.