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Filmmaker Fund Grows to $1.2M for Feature Production
24 Sep
Summary
- Filmmaker development program awards $1.2 million for feature film production.
- Submissions for the 10th anniversary of AT&T Untold Stories are open.
- The winning film is guaranteed a premiere at the next year's festival.
Submissions are now open for the 10th anniversary of the AT&T Untold Stories filmmaker development program, a collaboration between Tribeca Festival and AT&T. This initiative offers an emerging director $1.2 million to produce a feature film, an increase from $1 million in 2026. The program is recognized as the world's largest unrestricted film production award.
Five filmmaking teams will be selected to pitch their projects live at the Tribeca Festival in 2027. One winner will receive comprehensive production funding and ongoing mentorship from Tribeca Studios. Additionally, the winning film is guaranteed a premiere at the 2028 Tribeca Festival, marking a significant milestone for independent filmmakers.
Since its launch in 2017, Untold Stories has provided over $9.2 million in funding, supporting more than 45 projects and resulting in eight feature films. Recent successes include films that secured theatrical releases in 2026, highlighting the program's impact on launching new talent and stories into the broader film industry.
