2027 Filmmakers Grant Application

Filmmakers Grant Application - 2027

All fields marked with * are required and must be filled.
The pilot Filmmakers Grant is intended to support film artists with financial support for marketing and screening a completed film project.

Funds may be used for the following:

·        Hiring a distribution or impact consultant

·        Film festival submission fees

·        Marketing materials (posters, trailers, press kits, etc.)

·        Other distribution-related expenses

This grant is designed to help filmmakers share their completed work with wider audiences and contribute to the cultural life of West Hollywood.

$10,000               Total amount of available funding in this category per year

Between 1-4 awards betweem #2500-$10,000, will be given in 2027.

In order to be eligible, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
- Eligible applicants must be LA County residents
- Eligible applicants must fulfill one or more of the following roles: director or producer
- Applicants should have a marketing and outreach strategy that targets West Hollywood residents and constituents.
- Applicants will credit the City of West Hollywood in the marketing materials as defined in the grant agreement.
- This category does not support the development or creation of work, but rather the exhibition and marketing of existing projects.
- Thank the City of West Hollywood by adding the City logo in the end credits of the film.
- Include the City of West Hollywood in your social marketing campaign.
- Any proposed screenings and exhibitions must take place in West Hollywood or the immediate West Hollywood immediately adjacent (within 5 blocks of the border of West Hollywood).
- Applicants must demonstrate a marketing and outreach strategy targeting West Hollywood residents and constituents.
- If the applicant is already receiving funding from another City Division or Department, or is co-sponsored by a City Council office, they are not eligible for this funding for that same project or program within the same calendar or fiscal year.
- City of West Hollywood elected and appointed officials, its employees and their immediate family members are not eligible to apply.
- Proposed projects may not include fundraisers, capital campaigns, murals, or religious-based programs/events.
- Applicants must apply online by the deadline.
Applications will be reviewed by a peer review panel on the following criteria:
- Cohesive and achievable project proposal (0-10 points)
- Clear goals and timeline for screening/exhibition (0-10 points)
- Quality of 2 work samples (0-10 points)
- Quality of proposed submission - Must submit one of the following: trailer, scene samples, script (0-10 points)
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 3 P.M. WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026.

Be sure to read the grant category guidelines carefully. They are available at:

https://www.weho.org/community/arts-and-culture/grants-and-opportunities/grants-guidelines-and-applications

QUESTIONS: Contact Eva Angeloff, Grants Coordinator, at eangeloff@weho.org or 323-848-6354.
What is your experience with WeHo Arts Grants?*

I've never applied beforeI have applied, but haven't been fundedI have applied and been funded beforeI have attended the WeHo Artists Bootcamp
PART 1 - APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION

UPON FINAL SUBMISSION, ALL PARTS OF THIS GRANT APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED. ALL REQUIRED FIELDS (*) MUST CONTAIN DATA BEFORE SAVING OR SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Applicant name*
Legal Name (to be used on contract)
Preferred name
Applicant E-mail*
example@example.com
Applicant Phone Number*
Phone NumberFormat: (000) 000-0000.
Applicant Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
PART 2 - PROJECT INFORMATION
Film Type*

DocumentaryFeatureShortOther
Film Title*
This grant is to support a film screening in West Hollywood. Where do you intend to present your film in 2027? What is the location that you are seeking funding for?*
When (what month) do you intend to present your film in 2027?*
Provide a summary of the topic of the film. (250 word limit)*

0/250
Why is this film important? What makes it unique? (250 word limit)*

0/250
Describe the marketing strategy, timeline, and outreach plan for the screening. (250 word limit)*

0/250
Applicant Resume*

Submit a pdf of your current professional resume. Applicant must currently be based in LA County.
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Provide the names and brief bios for the Writer, Producer, Director, and any other relevant artists on the project.*

Accepted file formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG and PNG
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Applicant MUST upload ONE of the following: proposed project trailer, script, or scene samples
Upload the proposed film trailer
Enter one (1) URL beginning with ‘www’ or ‘http'
Upload the project script

Accepted file formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG and PNG
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Upload proposed project scene samples
Enter one (1) URL beginning with ‘www’ or ‘http'
PART 3 - GRANT BUDGET (2027)

Do not leave blanks. Describe how grant funds will be used in the corresponding column to the right.

Enter the projected INCOME figures (cash)*

Rows	Amount
Admission/Ticket Sales
Individual Donations
Foundation Support
City of West Hollywood (enter requested amount)
*Other City, County, State and Federal Funds
*Other Income

*If other income was indicated, please explain.
Total Projected Income (will calculate automatically from table above)

Enter projected IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION figures

Rows	Amount	Explanation
Services
Goods
Facility/Space
*Other In-Kind

Total Project In-Kind Amount (will calculate automatically from above table)

Enter projected EXPENSE figures (cash)*

Rows	Amount	Explanation (i.e, how much each artist will be paid, etc.)
Artist Fees
Marketing
Public Relations
Press
Ad purchases
Film festival fees
Other

Total Project Expenses (will calculate automatically from above table)
PART 4 - ARTISTIC DOCUMENTATION

Artistic documentation is crucial for evaluating the artistic quality of the applicant and/or project. The artistic samples should reflect concepts and quality of the artist's work. Please provide two (2) samples of artistic documentation. Samples should be recent and relevant to the project. Do not submit press, marketing or promotional materials as artistic documentation. Failure to upload artistic samples will affect the applicant's eligibility.
Enter link to sample scene from film*
Enter one (1) URL beginning with ‘www’ or ‘http'
Enter link to sample scene film OR marketing sample of this film*
Enter one (1) URL beginning with ‘www’ or ‘http'
PART 5 - SOCIAL PAGES
Twitter ID:
Instagram:
Facebook Page:
Website:
IMDB:
PART 6 - APPLICANT DATA SURVEY - OPTIONAL

Please Note: This section is optional. The information requested below is CONFIDENTIAL and will be used for internal purposes only to better capture and understand the population we serve. As such, the information you provide may be used in summary statistics.
What is your zip code for your primary residence?
What is your age? (Select one)

18-2930-4546-6061+Prefer not to answer
With which gender(s) do you identify? (Select all that apply.)

FemaleGender Non-conforming / Non-binaryIntersexMaleTransTwo SpiritOther (allow for fill in the blank)Prefer not to state
Do you identify as LGBTQ? (Select one)

YesNoPrefer not to answer
Do you identify as a person with disability? (Select one)

YesNoPrefer not to state
How do you identify? (Select all that apply.)

Arab, Arab American, Middle Eastern, North AfricanAsian American, East Asian, Southeast AsianAsian Indian, South Asian, Asian Indian AmericanAfrican, African American, BlackIndigenous, Native Alaskan, Native AmericanLatin American, Latino/a, LatinxNative Hawaiian, Pacific IslanderSephardic, Ashkenazi JewWhite, Caucasian, European AmericanOther (allow for fill in the blank)Prefer Not to StateOther
What's the highest degree or level of education you have completed? (Select one)

Less than 10-12 years of formal schooling [like Abraham Lincoln]High School graduate (or equivalent) [like Fred Korematsu]Some (0-4 years) College [like Charles F. Lummis]College graduate (BA or equivalent) [like Dolores Huerta]Graduate school or beyond [like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.]Prefer Not to State
Have you ever received funding, financial award, or commission from the City of West Hollywood’s Arts Division? (Select one)

YesNo
CERTIFICATION*

By checking this box, I certify that all of the above information is correct to the best of my knowledge.
If you haven't completed the application and would like to 'save' it for future editing, you may click the 'Save' button below. You may edit the application via the 'Edit Link' provided in the 'Thank You' email until the application deadline at 3 p.m. of July 1, 2026.

PLEASE NOTE: All PARTS OF THIS GRANT APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BY THE DEADLINE OF 3 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE 2027 FILMMAKERS GRANT.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
How did you learn about this art opportunity?(Select all that apply)*

City websiteArts Division Monthly NewsletterArts Division Social MediaDirect notification/email from Arts Division StaffDirect notification/email from Arts CommissionerOther (please list)
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Filmmakers Grant Application - 2027

PART 1 - APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION

PART 2 - PROJECT INFORMATION

Applicant MUST upload ONE of the following: proposed project trailer, script, or scene samples

PART 3 - GRANT BUDGET (2027)

PART 4 - ARTISTIC DOCUMENTATION

PART 5 - SOCIAL PAGES

PART 6 - APPLICANT DATA SURVEY - OPTIONAL