Powered By Bertha and Jerome Foundation, and with support from our partners, AXS Lab provides funding to documentary filmmakers and nonfiction new media creators with a focus on those of color living with disabilities, through its program, AXS Film Fund. Awards are up to $10,000, depending on project need. The deadline for the 2025 open call is July 31st at 11:59pm ET.
AXS Film Fund is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
ACCESSIBILITY
We understand that applying through Survey Monkey may not be an accessible method for all applicants. If you require assistance applying, or an alternative method, please contact us at filmfund@axslab.org. We ask that all requests for assistance are submitted no later than July 24th, 2025 to allow our team time to assist.
Additionally, in an effort to make our application process more accessible, we are piloting an Application Assistance Stipend for 2025. This stipend would allow applicants to hire an application assistant to help complete their AXS Film Fund application. Please note the following important details:
- Limited Funds: The program operates on a first-come, first-served basis. If funds run out, we will still help you with alternative methods of applying.
- Pre-Approval Required: Applicants who wish to utilize this stipend to hire an application assistant must submit their assistance request to AXS Film Fund before starting their application to confirm that funds are still available. Please email requests to: filmfund@axslab.org
- The request should include:
Applicant’s name
Title of project you’re applying with
Amount of stipend requested (up to $500)
Assistant’s name and contact information (cannot be same as applicant(s)) - No Guarantee: The Assistance Stipend is not guaranteed if the request is not submitted in advance of applying. Nor is it guaranteed that you will receive the stipend if funds have run out.
More details can be found on our How To Apply Page.