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2027 Cinematic Residency Program
Oolite Arts
About the Open Call
The residency is designed for emerging South Florida filmmakers (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, or Monroe counties) developing their first narrative feature film. The program offers $50,000 in direct funding, rental camera packages, mentorship, 24/7 studio space, housing stipend, and professional development tools. Projects must be at least 80% filmed in South Florida and require a minimum of 30 pages of a draft at the time of application.
What is Offered
$50,000 direct funding, 24/7 studio space, housing stipend, mentorship, and equipment support.
Requirements
Applicants must be age 21+, not enrolled in a degree-granting academic program in 2027, full-time residents of South Florida, U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, and first-time feature filmmakers with at least one completed short film in a key creative role. Project must be a narrative feature of 70+ mins with at least 80% production in South Florida.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the Oolite Arts Submittable portal. Applicants must have a free Submittable account.
Key Information
Deadline
July 31, 2026
Location
Miami Beach, United States
Categories
Compensation
paid
This call is no longer accepting applications.