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\"\"Blackfilm.com, in partnership with Black Film Space, Mann Robinson Productions, MCM PR, Free Mind TV & FIlm, and 4910 Rosealie Productions, has established a new Black<\/strong>\u00a0Filmmakers and Writers Fund<\/strong> through donations received from the Blackfilm Movie Night presents an Evening of Short Films on May 20 and May 28.<\/p>\n

The Black Filmmakers and Writers Fund<\/strong> supports talented Directors and Writers with a FILM GRANT for narrative features, short films and documentaries that tell a compelling story.\u00a0 Projects should display originality, vision & exceptional potential.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Grant amounts will vary depending on the scale and merit of each project.\u00a0 The unrestricted funds may be used to defray the hard costs for the development or production of a project i<\/span>ncluding travel and shooting expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n

To access the Black Filmmakers and Writers Fund<\/strong> application, please visit\u00a0https:\/\/bit.do\/fF2jC<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

All applications must be completed by Friday, June 26.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For any questions and for additional information, please email contact@blackfilm.com<\/p>\n

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