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Application Form

The Y-CAM Production Grant is dedicated to helping you turn your ideas into meaningful projects. It supports young filmmakers in the Mid-Atlantic region, helping you bring your creative visions to life. Whether you want to create a short film, documentary, animation, or podcast, we want to see what you can do. Show us your talent—you’ve got this!

Before applying make sure you have read all the eligibility requirements here.

Applications for this cycle will close on December 31, 2025 at 11:59PM.

About You

Your Project

Budget & Funding

Mentor or Adult Producer

Eligibility Confirmation

Submission

About you

First and Last Name *

Pronouns

Age *

Email *

State of Residence *

School or Organization (if applicable)

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Your Project

Project Title *

Project Type *

Expected Timeline *

Project Description (100-300 words) *

Project Materials (optional but encouraged)

Share a script, an image or even a work-in-progress video to show us your work. Acceptable formats: .DOCX .PDF .JPG .PNG .MP4. File size limit: 20mb.

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Budget & Funding

Tell us what you’ll use the $600 for. You can either write your key expenses below or upload your budget as a document. *

Upload budget as a document (optional)

Acceptable formats: .DOCX .PDF .XLSX .CVS. File size limit: 5mb.

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Explain how this funding will help you complete your project (150–250 words) *

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Mentor or Adult Producer

Every applicant should list one adult who supports their project.

This person could be a teacher, club leader, or creative mentor.

First and Last Name of your Mentor or Adult Producer *

Title/Role of your Mentor or Adult Producer

School or Organization of your Mentor or Adult Producer (if applicable)

Email of your Mentor or Adult Producer *

Phone number of your Mentor or Adult Producer

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Confirm your eligibility for Y-CAM Production Grant

Check each box to confirm:

I am between the ages of 13–19.

I live in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

I am the director or lead creator of this project.

I understand the grant funds must go toward production costs.

If I reapply later, I’ll share a short update and receipts from this project.

I will include “Produced with support from Y-CAM at DCIFF” and sponsors in my credits.

Click Submit Application when you’re done! We’ll review all applications carefully and get in touch about next steps once the cycle closes.

Need help applying? Do not hesitate to reach out for guidance about eligibility, timelines, or application forms → info@y-cam.org