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You have a powerful story to tell—let’s bring it to life together. We offer development and co-production funds for short and feature documentaries.

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Incubator Fund

Incubator Fund

Applications Closed January 30

Early-stage funding for nonfiction web series and features, and a three to six-month incubator to advance your program materials while growing skills.

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Independent Lens Creator Lab

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Up to $36k in production funds for vertical content with hands-on mentorship and industry guidance.

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As the leading incubator and funder of independent documentaries, ITVS has co-produced over 1,400 projects since our founding in 1988.

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Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros

Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros

Frederick Wiseman's film showcases the Troisgros family restaurant in France, which has held three Michelin stars for 55 years over four generations.

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King Kamehameha: A Legacy Renewed

King Kamehameha: A Legacy Renewed documents how the town of Kohala, Hawaii is transformed when an art conservator arrives to restore the community's cherished bronze sculpture.