Sandbox Film Fund 2025

Opportunity type:  Grant

For:  Filmmakers

Deadline: 21/07/2025

Rewards: Up to $100,000

Location Eligibility: Worldwide

About this opportunity

The Sandbox Fund, a partnership between the Sundance Institute Documentary Fund and Sandbox Films, supports feature-length nonfiction projects that engage with science through innovative storytelling. The Fund seeks to amplify underrepresented voices and perspectives in science, especially for audiences who may not typically consider themselves science enthusiasts.

The Fund supports projects at all stages—from development through post-production—and emphasises diverse subjects, creative approaches, and fresh perspectives in science storytelling.

Rewards

• Development (up to $40,000)
• Production (up to $100,000)
• Post-Production (up to $100,000)

Eligibility

Filmmakers from U.S. and international nonfiction projects are eligible, with a focus on feature-length documentary projects. Grants are offered to independent artists who are working at the intersection of science and nonfiction storytelling.

Entry Fee

Free

How to Apply

Apply using the link: Sandbox Film Fund

All questions regarding this award should be sent to dfp@sundance.org