STARZ #TakeTheLead: Film Finishing Funds Application - Fall 2026
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Apply for funds to finish your film!
APPLICATIONS DUE: November 6, 2026 @ 11:59 PM PT.
Examples of Film Finishing Funds:
- Post-Production Color
- Post-Production Sound
- Post-Production Editing
- Music Composing
- Animation
- VFX
- If you are in need of another category of service, please reach out to us before submitting your application - aaniceto-chavez@calstate.edu so we can discuss if it would qualify.
NOT Eligible:
- Festival Operating / Application Funds
- Industrial or Corporate Media
Funding:
- Funding is for post-production / film-finishing / project completion.
- Projects that are accepted will need to provide options (with links) for 2-3 potential companies (with $ quotes) on the post-production service needed.
- Projects must include a budget line item for DCP creation so you are prepped for screenings once the film is completed.
- The CSUEA will help review the options and assist in selecting the best fit for your project.
- The CSUEA will pay the vendor directly to avoid any issues on the student's financial aid or scholarship availability.
- We cannot pay charges retroactively.
What We Cannot Fund:
- We do not cover costs retroactively.
- Media projects other than film or video.
- General operating expenses of companies or organizations.
Please Note:
- You must be a CSU student or recent alum (within the last two years) to apply.
- All films must be completed by March 15, 2027 (if there is an issue with this but you want to apply - please reach out to us - aaniceto-chavez@calstate.edu).
- All awardees will be required to provide a review link to their finished film by March 15, 2027 (if there is an issue with this but you want to apply - please reach out to us - aaniceto-chavez@calstate.edu).
There will be an industry screening of all completed films that are granted funding. We will be in touch about the details of this as the time approaches.
If you have additional questions, please reach out to Andrea Aniceto-Chavez: aaniceto-chavez@calstate.edu
Thank you and best of luck!