Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

Film - Grants

Recent grants in this program include:
Organization NameProject DirectorProject Title
Hamptons International Film FestivalKaren ArikianTo commission and highlight science and technology films and to develop S&T screenplays.
American Film InstituteJoe PetriccaTo hold a three-day summit meeting in Hollywood of the entire Sloan film program.
Film Independent, Inc.Josh WelshTo enhance commercial production of a science screenplay by supporting one project a year, for two years, through the competitive Producer's Lab.
Carnegie Mellon University Milan StittTo stimulate top film students to write screenplays about science and technology and to help them find jobs in the film industry.
The Sundance InstituteMichelle SatterTo develop a multi-media project about dreams and neuroscience by acclaimed performance artist Laurie Anderson.
Brooklyn Academy of MusicKaren Brooks HopkinsTo screen two Sloan winning Sundance films and hold a panel with Sloan Filmmaker at the Sundance Institute at BAM festival.
Tribeca Film Institute Inc.Jane RosenthalTo develop new science and technology feature films for production and to showcase S&T films and hold panels at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Museum of the Moving ImageCarl GoodmanTo enhance the Sloan film program by showcasing award-winning student films and filmmakers, holding annual events and creating a science and film web hub.
New York UniversityMary Schmidt CampbellTo support screenwriting and production of science and technology films by the top film students.
American Film InstituteJoe PetriccaTo support screenwriting and production of science and technology films by the top film students.
University of Southern CaliforniaElizabeth M DaleyTo support screenwriting and production of science and technology films by the top film students.
University of California, Los AngelesRobert RosenTo support screenwriting and production of science and technology films by the top film students.
Malibu Celebration of FilmRobert KleinTo spotlight Sloan-winning features and shorts and hold science panels for an exclusive Hollywood audience.
FILMFORM KOLN GmbHPetra SeegerTo support co-funding for an American version of a documentary about: The Life and Work of Nobelist Eric Kandel.
New York UniversityMary Schmidt CampbellFor a production grant to a film school graduate for a first feature film that deals with science and technology.

Program Director: Doron Weber Bio