FSC-Harvard Fellowship
FSC-Harvard Fellowship supports filmmakers and artists with advanced film, video, photography, and sound projects that explore and expand audiovisual expression, especially through nonfiction.
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Funder: Film Study Center, Harvard University
Due Dates: December 7, 2026 (Applications open) | February 12, 2027 at 11:59 pm (2027–28 application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typically $1,000–$5,000 in monetary support in some cases, plus production resources; one academic year
Summary: Supports advanced film, video, photography, and sound projects that expand audiovisual expression, especially through nonfiction.
Key Information: Generally limited to Harvard affiliates; Cambridge-area filmmakers and artists with external professional appointments may request an exception before applying.
Description
The FSC-Harvard Fellowship, administered by Harvard University’s Film Study Center, supports advanced work in film, video, photography, and sound, ranging from ethnographic to experimental projects. Its focus is work that explores and expands the expressive potential of audiovisual media, especially through nonfiction. The Center encourages applications from artists working in 16mm film.
The fellowship combines production equipment, post-production facilities, and technical support with membership in a community of filmmakers. Screenings, workshops, and work-in-progress critiques help fellows develop their projects. Participation in the monthly Nonfiction Workshop is central: fellows present work at stages ranging from rushes and rough cuts to fine cuts, receiving feedback from other fellows.
