Women in Film — Funding, Grants, and Support
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Access curated funding opportunities built for women filmmakers. New Hollywood connects women directors, writers, and producers with grants, fiscal sponsorship, and the support structure to get their films made.
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Looking for Funding as a Woman in Film?
The data is consistent: films directed by women receive less funding. Not because the projects are weaker — because the system routes resources through networks that women are less likely to be embedded in.
That's not a theory. It's a pattern that shows up in grant decisions, investor conversations, and production support.
The opportunities exist. Grants specifically for women in film. Foundations that prioritize women-led projects. Fiscal sponsorship programs that make tax-deductible campaigns possible. But they're scattered, competitive, and rarely presented with guidance on how to actually access them.
New Hollywood was built to close that gap — with a curated approach to women in film funding that matches opportunities to your specific project, not a generic list.
The Reality
and Why Your Film May Need It
What New Hollywood Provides for Women Filmmakers
Curated Women in Film Grants
Opportunities matched to your project type, stage, and budget — including funding sources specifically designated for women-led projects.
Fiscal Sponsorship Eligibility
Unlock tax-deductible donation infrastructure and grants restricted to nonprofit-affiliated projects — without forming your own organization.
Development, production, and post-production opportunities included. You don't need a finished film to start building your funding strategy.
Funding at Every Stage
Sponsorship Access
Positioning Guidance
Practical help framing your project for funders who prioritize women-led work — and for those who don't advertise it but reward it in practice.
Network Access
Connections to funding channels, production resources, and program opportunities that aren't publicly listed or easily found alone.
Ongoing Updates
As new grants for women filmmakers open, qualified members are notified directly. No more missed windows or dead opportunity lists.
Women-Led and Women-Focused Projects in Our Network
These are active projects in development or production currently supported through New Hollywood:
Narrative Drama · Festival-Credentialed Filmmaker
Vision
Directed by a filmmaker with established festival credits, Vision brings a track record of execution and a story built for serious audiences. Currently pursuing funding to move into full production.
With a concept that crosses cultural lines and a built-in audience interest, Sasaeng is positioned for both domestic grants and international co-production funding. Fiscal sponsorship opens the U.S. funding doors first.
Regional Production · Community-Driven
Psychological Thriller · International Cultural Appeal
Vision brings an experienced director and a story built for serious audiences. Fiscal sponsorship positions the project for foundation grants and individual donor campaigns — the funding tier that matches its ambition.
Local Talent
Sasaeng
Active Network
Why Funding for Women Filmmakers Requires a Targeted Approach
The Landscape
Submit a short application about your project: where it is in development, what you're making, and what funding you're looking for.
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Apply
Our team reviews every application. We look at project stage, storytelling intent, and realistic funding fit. This isn't automated.
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We Review
If your project qualifies, you get direct access to curated film grants, funding guidance, and a clear path forward. No vague next steps.
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Access + Next Steps
Built for Women Filmmakers Ready to Fund Their Projects
New Hollywood works with:
Eligibility
Women directors — narrative, documentary, short, feature, experimental
Women writers and producers leading their own projects — the project is what matters, not a single title
Women-led productions at any budget level — micro-budget shorts through independent features
First-time and experienced filmmakers — credits matter less than project development and creative clarity
U.S.-based projects — we work within domestic funding infrastructure, including grants, fiscal sponsorship, and private funding channels