Opens November 12, 2025 9am PT
Independent Lens Creator Lab
Get co-production support and join a six-month lab specifically designed for independent storytellers on social media.
What the Independent Lens Creator Lab funds
Co-production support for independent storytellers on social media.
What you Get With ITVS Support
- Up to $36k in production funds for vertical content
- Hands-on mentorship and industry guidance from ITVS
- Create up to 12 original videos for Independent Lens and PBS social channels
- Shape the next era of public media
You’re eligible to apply if you are:
- A U.S. citizen or legal resident of the United States or its external territories and 18 years of age or older.
- The principal creator of the originally produced content submitted for consideration.
- The principal creator of (1) at least three original YouTube or social media videos with more than 100,000 views per post or (2) at least 10k followers on a single social media account.
- Free to create original commissioned videos for ITVS ownership, with no conflicting third-party agreements.
- Submitting only one application for this round and are not applying to or receiving any other ITVS funds.
- Not employed by, represent, or serve as a principal of any production company based outside the United States or its territories.
- Not currently enrolled as a student at a college or university.
- Not a former ITVS employee within one year of the end of their employment.
Independent Lens
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