Film Independent × Humana Foundation Shorts

Open for submissions

At a glance: Deadline 2 November 2026 (15 days left) · Los Angeles, United States · Short, Fiction, Documentary · Entry fees apply (details below)

About

Film Independent produces five short films celebrating seniors and aging ($100,000 all-in budget each). Selects five U.S. director–producer teams; FI funds and produces (FI owns copyright).

Location

Los Angeles, United States

Deadline

2 November 2026 · Extended deadline Member extended deadline

Fees

$65 non-members / $45 members / free for Filmmaker Pro members.

Eligibility

Director–producer teams physically present in the U.S. with unrestricted work rights; director has directed ≥2 shorts or 1 feature; producer has produced ≥2 shorts or 1 feature.

Categories

Short, Fiction, Documentary

Region

North America

Details checked on

7 October 2026

Details are shown in the original language of the organizer.

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