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Nonprofit film institute to support social documentaries

The U.S.-based Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program will award up to $1.5 million in grants to support documentary films focused on contemporary social issues. Interested participants must submit a copy of their film dialogue transcript along with an application by July 7.

The program encourages the exploration of innovative nonfiction storytelling, and promotes the exhibition of documentary films to a broader audience. Awards will be announced in November.

To apply, applicants must complete an application, available at http://www.sundance.org/pdf/DocFundApp082206.pdf, and send materials to: Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program, 8530 Wilshire Blvd. 3rd Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90211.

For additional information, contact sdf@sundance.org or Tel: (310) 360-1981.

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