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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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Independent Lens Creator Lab

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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Incubator Fund

Incubator Fund

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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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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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9to5: The Story of a Movement

9to5: The Story of a Movement

Before the hit song or film, 9to5 was an inspiring demand for equality that encapsulated the spirit of both the women’s and labor movements of the 1970s.

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We amplify powerful stories and voices that represent the breadth of our communities across America.

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