Winners announced
on a rolling basis
The Shawna E. Shea Memorial Foundation Women in Film Fellowship program supports and funds first-time female filmmakers in the spirit of independence, creativity and artistry.
The Shawna Foundation's mission of supporting women in film and other creative endeavors is a hallmark of Shawna's brief life. We encourage women with all levels of experience and with hopes and dreams of making a movie to apply.
The Women in Film Fellowship comes with a $ 1,500 award and a year-long mentorship from a variety of professionals in the filmmaking and the arts community including Shawna's father Skip Shea, an Emmy-nominated, award-winning writer, director and filmmaker. The awarded fellows will be announced on a rolling basis and the fellow's completed film will be screened as a World Premiere at the Shawna Shea Film Festival.
Complete all fields below. We also require an essay explaining why we should choose you for this award, and including your ideas, hopes and dreams as a filmmaker.
Adding your resume and any relevant materials is helpful to our decision-making process.