An initiative designed to support visionary nonfiction filmmakers working at the post-production stage.

The Ellis-Beauregard Foundation, in collaboration with Points North Institute, have launched the Ellis-Beauregard Foundation Documentary Film Award!

The Ellis-Beauregard Foundation will provide one $50,000 unrestricted grant to a feature-length documentary currently in post-production, supporting ambitious, artist-driven work that challenges convention and expands the language of nonfiction cinema. Projects from both emerging and established filmmakers are encouraged to apply.

In addition to financial support, the Award includes a creative retreat opportunity hosted by Points North Institute in conjunction with the 2026 Camden International Film Festival (CIFF).

Finalists will be reviewed by a panel of invited industry leaders, with selection based on artistic excellence, originality, clarity of vision, and creative potential.

THE SELECTED FILMMAKER WILL RECEIVE: 

• $50,000 in unrestricted funding to support post-production
• An invitation for the director and editor to attend a dedicated Points North creative retreat in conjunction with the 2026 Camden International Film Festival (CIFF)
• Transportation from a location in the US and lodging provided for the retreat for Director and Editor.
• During the retreat, the filmmaker and editor will share a work-in-progress cut in an intimate, supportive environment with leading documentary editors, producers, and creative advisers.

Projects that are anticipated to be completed by Summer 2027 are preferred. Finished work will be considered for inclusion in the program at the Camden International Film Festival 2027.

Applications open March 1 and close March 31, 2026.
For full application guidelines and details go to ellis-beauregardfoundation.org