Santa Fe Film Institute (SFFI) and the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA)present 

NRGNHA and Los Luceros Grants

SFFI and NRGNHA WILL SUPPORT:

  •  New film projects of any duration/runtime

  •  Filmmakers with projects that are in production or post-production are welcome to apply. 

ELIGIBILITY/REQUIREMENTS:

  • Filmmakers residing in Santa Fe, Espanola, and Taos may apply (This should be filmmakers who reside in Santa Fe County, Rio Arriba County, or Taos County)

  • Filmmakers residing elsewhere who have graduated from a high school in Santa Fe, Espanola, or Taos may apply (Santa Fe County, Rio Arriba County, or Taos County)

  • Both narrative and documentary projects will be considered. (We would like to also encourage that the film topics are reflective of the cultures of northern New Mexico)

  • Filmmakers of any age and background may apply.

  • Films should be in production or postproduction.

  • Filmmakers may apply for up to $5,000.

  • A $10,000 grant may be awarded to a filmmaker dedicated to creating a film made at or about the Los Luceros site. For filmmakers with inquiries about the Los Luceros site and grant, please contact the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area here.

  • Filmmakers may also apply for SFFI's Regional Grant, in addition to these grants.

WHO IS NOT ELIGIBLE:

  • You cannot apply if you do not reside in Santa Fe County, Rio Arriba County, or Taos County, AND if you have not graduated from a high school in one of these counties.


DEADLINES:

Application Opens: March 20,  2024

Application Deadline: May 31, 2024

 
Please email grants@santafefilminstitute.org with questions or for assistance. 

Filmmaker may submit a maximum of 1(one) application.