Film Study Center Harvard Fellowship (FSC-Harvard)
Film Study Center Harvard Fellowship (FSC-Harvard) supports filmmakers and artists with advanced film, video, photography, and sound projects that expand audiovisual expression, especially through nonfiction.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates: February 12, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. (2027–28 fellowship) | February 13, 2026 (Previous cycle)
Funding Amounts: Typically $1,000–$5,000 in some cases, plus equipment, facilities, and technical support; one academic year
Summary: Supports advanced film, video, photography, and sound projects that expand audiovisual expression, especially through nonfiction.
Key Information: Harvard affiliation during the fellowship year is generally required; eligible non-affiliated filmmakers and artists must obtain an exception before applying.
Description
The Film Study Center Harvard Fellowship supports advanced work in film, video, photography, and sound that explores and expands the expressive potential of audiovisual media. Administered by Harvard University’s Film Study Center, it places particular emphasis on nonfiction while welcoming approaches ranging from ethnographic to experimental. The center also encourages applications from artists working in 16mm film.
Fellowships combine access to production equipment and post-production facilities with technical support, participation in a filmmaking community, and, in some cases, monetary support for production or post-production expenses. Screenings, workshops, and work-in-progress critiques are part of that community. Participation in the monthly Nonfiction Workshop is central to the fellowship, allowing fellows to present work at stages ranging from rushes to fine cuts and receive feedback from other fellows.
