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Miami Film Festival has opened applications for The Louies, a US$100,000 documentary fund that includes three dedicated US$10,000 grants for short documentary projects.
The 2026–27 funding initiative expands support for nonfiction filmmakers while creating a specific route for short-form documentary work.
Three $10,000 Short Documentary Grants
The fund includes three US$10,000 grants reserved for short documentary projects.
That gives short filmmakers access to meaningful production support within a broader US$100,000 documentary funding programme.
Why the Fund Matters
Short documentaries often face a funding gap between small development awards and larger feature-focused documentary funds.
A dedicated US$10,000 grant can support production, travel, archive licensing, post-production, sound, editing and other costs that can determine whether a short reaches completion.
What Filmmakers Should Do Next
Eligible filmmakers should review the current Miami Film Festival application guidelines carefully, particularly the project-stage and location requirements, and prepare their documentary materials while the 2026–27 round remains open.
The short-film component makes The Louies especially relevant to nonfiction filmmakers looking for support outside feature-only funding programmes.
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