Five documentary filmmakers have been chosen to receive Catapult Film Fund‘s annual research grant. Each recipient will receive $10,000 in direct support and six months of mentorship from industry advisors to support new nonfiction projects.
The Bay Area-based nonprofit organization launched its latest artist-centered program in 2020 to address issues of career sustainability and diversity in the documentary industry. This year’s selected filmmakers are Hazel Gurland-Pooler, Set Hernandez, Arielle Knight, Tracy Heather Strain, and So Yun Um.
During the program, which begins in April, grant recipients are paired with an advisor based on their specific project needs and goals. This year’s advisors include Oscar-winning director Steven Bognar (“American
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