Grant opportunity
AXS Film Fund Open Call 2026
AXS Film Fund is supporting nonfiction documentary projects led by creators of colour living with disabilities.
- Funder
- AXS Film Fund
- Applications close 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern Time
- Applications close 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern Time: Jul 31, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 10,000
- Applicant
- Creators of colour living with disabilities who are developing eligible nonfiction documentary film projects and satisfy the fund's authorship, project-stage and ethical requirements.
- Discipline
- Arts, Culture and Creative Industries
- Region
- Global
- Posted
- Jul 27, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The open call provides production support to documentary creators whose perspectives are underrepresented in film and whose projects meet the fund's accessibility and ethical standards.
Who can apply
The lead creator must be a person of colour living with a disability. Fiction projects and work in which the applicant is merely hired or commissioned by another entity are not eligible. Applicants should review the full project and team criteria.
What it supports
- Nonfiction documentary film.
- Creator-led projects with a strong artistic approach.
- Ethical, accountable and feasible production plans.
Funding and duration
- Selected projects may receive up to USD 10,000.
- Alternative application assistance is available for applicants who need an accessible submission method.
Applications close 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern Time
Applications close 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern Time: Jul 31, 2026
How to apply
Apply through the official AXS Film Fund portal by 31 July 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
AXS Film Fund centres creators of colour living with disabilities and supports nonfiction documentary projects with a clear artistic vision, feasible production plan and responsible relationship to participants and communities.
Eligibility
The lead creator must be a person of colour living with a disability. Fiction projects and work in which the applicant is merely hired or commissioned by another entity are not eligible. Applicants should review the full project and team criteria.
Funding and benefits
Selected projects may receive up to USD 10,000.
Alternative application assistance is available for applicants who need an accessible submission method.
Themes and supported activities
Nonfiction documentary film.
Creator-led projects with a strong artistic approach.
Ethical, accountable and feasible production plans.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern Time: Applications close 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern Time: Jul 31, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Apply through the official AXS Film Fund portal by 31 July 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.