Indie Memphis is holding steadfast to our goals of supporting black filmmakers. We are proud to announce that Boots Riley will select this year's Black Filmmaker Resident (non-Memphians) and Fellow (Memphians) for Screenwriting! (Barry Jenkins chose last year’s Resident and Fellow, Jamey Hatley and Raven Jackson, respectively.) The Residency brings a filmmaker to Memphis (travel permitted) for two months to work on a screenplay, supported by guidance, mentorship, and a $7500 cash stipend. The Fellowship is a similar opportunity exclusively for Memphis Residence. The Fellowship was set up last year with a grant from Mr. Jenkins, and we are pleased to continue it this year with new support from Remembering George Riley Fund and The Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable Foundation.
Please see below for more information on how to apply to both programs. All applicants must be received by April 12 at 11:59pm CST.
Boots Riley to Select Next Recipient of Indie Memphis Black Filmmaker Residency for Screenwriting
Indie Memphis is excited to announce the return of the Black Filmmaker Residency for Screenwriting, supported by the Remembering George Riley Fund. The 2020 Resident will be selected by award-winning screenwriter/director, Boots Riley (SORRY TO BOTHER YOU) and will receive two months housing in Memphis, a $7,500 unrestricted cash grant, professional support, and roundtrip travel accommodations. Their screenplay must be for a feature-length film intended to be produced in Memphis.
Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm CST on April 12th, 2020.
NOTE: Must be a resident from outside the Greater Memphis Metro area; an objective of this program is to bring new film productions to Memphis. Memphis filmmakers are invited to apply for this year's Black Filmmaker Fellowship for Screenwriting and IndieGrants.
Boots Riley to Select Next Recipient of Indie Memphis Black Filmmaker Fellowship for Screenwriting
Memphis filmmakers! The Indie Memphis Black Filmmaker Fellowship in Screenwriting is back for its second year. The recipient of the fellowship will be selected by none other than award-winning screenwriter/director, Boots Riley (SORRY TO BOTHER YOU). This fellow will work in the same timeframe as our visiting Screenwriting Resident, Sept 1st - Nov 1st, and have a completed screenplay in November 2020.
Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm CST on April 12th, 2020.
NOTE: Must be a resident of the Greater Memphis Metro area. Non-Memphis residents are invited to apply for the Indie Memphis Residency for Screenwriting.
