Selena Kuznikov Distribution Advocates, a collective that aims to reclaim power for independent storytellers, has launched the FilmADE Fund.
The program seeks to support up to 30 independent film releases a year by offering financial support, skills training and industry collaborations for U.S.
theatrical and non-theatrical releases. Applications for the fund open Thursday, and will feature grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to fund marketing strategies and distribution experiments.
The program is aiming to cultivate a field-wide transformation in the industry to improve how independent films reach and engage with their audiences.
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