2024 BIPOC CREATORS MICROGRANT RECIPIENTS
The BIPOC Creators Microgrant is a mentorship program for up to 5 new and emerging filmmakers who identify as Black, Indigenous or Person of Colour. This is our third iteration of the Microgrant, which accepted both English and French submissions this year as part of our special 20th anniversary programming.
The selected filmmakers will received a micro-grant of $2,000 to support the creation of a short film under 15 minutes, along with 4 group mentorship sessions with an experienced Director who will provide feedback on their filmmaking process, as well as guidance as they finalize their film. The final films will be screened / premiered at the 2024 Digi60 Filmmakers’ Festival along with a Q&A about their experience.
We are happy to share that the recipients of this years’ Microgrant listed below.
The Program - Screening Dec. 6, 2024 at 8:00 PM at the OAG
The Continuity Error
Juan Manuel Huerta Galicia
When a Dream Maker's illusions falter, an AI reveals the truth—awakening a regret that never ends.
Duwende D'Ilog
Marie Jou (MJ) Comilang-Costales
A Filipino-Canadian visits the Philippines. No care for the culture, the child’s life is threatened by a Duwende. As an adult, she learns Filipino culture and reconciles with the Duwende.
The Sands of Time
Nana Boncano
Anaya, an international student, navigates life alone in a new apartment, finding healing and discovering that home is built through love, memories, and connections.
Dead Weight
Nick Gray
Desperate to turn her life around ahead of her estranged daughter’s wedding, a reclusive widow takes a chance on a peculiar crash diet product… one whose miraculous transformations come at a harrowing cost.
Flush
Ladane Ali
A tense encounter between a young woman and her plumber leaves her on edge, unsure whether the ominous man has sinister motives beneath his calm exterior.
The BIPOC Creators Microgrant is made possible through funding from the City of Ottawa, Canada Council for the Arts Sector Innovation grant and Ontario Creates.
