For the development of a long-form feature film or series pilot in Russian or English
Purpose
All Russian-speaking talents or teams (director, screenwriter, producer) in exile regardless of their nationality or citizenship
Who can apply
Open Call in April 2025
Timeline
Details
Participant's ideas should be presented as a package of documents including synopsis, treatment, intention note, author biography, mood board presentation, and script fragment (5 pages)
Application Form
The Grant Committee will choose the best ideas based on Grant Policies. Each winner should pass compliance according to U.S. laws and regulations for 501(c)(3) organizations
Decision
All applicants who provided necessary documents and are eligible for participation will present their ideas for the Grant Committee
Online Pitching
Grant-Making Decision
Representation at Film Markets
Selected participants will receive a grant for script development. Authors who receive a grant must present the developed scripts for films or pilot episodes to the Fund as a result of their work.
Benefit from consultations with producers, editors, and other representatives of the film industry to enhance your project and vision.
Your project could be presented by the Fund's Producer at renowned film markets such as EFM (Berlinale), Marche Du Film (Cannes), TIFF, and AFM.
This approach ensures sustainable support for authors while promoting the continuous functioning and growth of the Fund.
Grant Committee
Oleg Ageychev
Producer, Director, Screenwriter, Founder of Mozga.Studio