SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BY 9 PM ON MAY 16!

about the election day grant

Rochester Documentary Filmmakers supports powerful and moving storytelling by local documentary filmmakers with a strong voice across a broad spectrum of subject matter.

The Election Day Grant, funded with proceeds from ELECTION DAY 2016 and donations, is another way we support our members.

If you're a dues-paying member  of  our group and need funding to take your documentary film, short, or series to the next level, submit your project for consideration.

Grant recipients

2019: Julie Gelfand, JAFFE AND MARTHA
2020: Clara Reidlinger, RETURN TRIP
2021: Jackie McGriff and Deborah Alvarez, OUR VOICES PROJECT
2022: Martin Krafft, TERMINAL
2023: Martin Hawk, PRESSURE GRADIENT

recipients!
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​please complete a final report for your project.. 

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