The (Egg)celerator Lab by Chicken & Egg Films 2026

Opportunity type:  Open Call

For: Filmmakers

Deadline: 29/04/2025

Rewards: Up to $40,000 + Mentorship

Location Eligibility: Worldwide

About this opportunity 

Are you a nonfiction filmmaker working on your first or second feature-length documentary? The (Egg)celerator Lab by Chicken & Egg Films is here to support your journey!

Rewards

• $40,000 USD in production grant funding
• Mentorship with industry professionals
• Two creative retreats focused on career & creative development
• Travel stipend for industry forums & markets
• Tailored industry meetings & funder connections
•  Peer support from an incredible filmmaking cohort

Eligibility

Participation is open to all filmmakers worldwide

Entry Fee

Free

How to Apply 

Apply using the link: Egg(celerator) Open Call

All questions regarding this award should be sent to egglab_opencall@chickeneggfilms.org