Reel Change: The Fund for Diversity in Film Scoring
Grant Information
We nurture a vibrant and inclusive community for artists and listeners by supporting the creation, performance, and appreciation of new music throughout the United States. New Music USA offers funding and development opportunities to individuals and organizations undertaking imaginative work.
Ananya Dance Theatre, Minneapolis, MN, $7,000; Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, Omana, NE, $7,000; Contemporary Youth Orchestra, Cleveland, OH, $7,000; Chicago Composers Orchestra, $8,000; D-Composed Gives, Chicago, $7,000; Heals Center for the Arts, St. Louis, MO, $7,000; Mantra Percussion Inc., Woodhaven, NY, $7,000; Mind on Fire, Baltimore, MD, $6,000.
Application info
In October 2020, New Music USA launched Reel Change: The Fund for Diversity in Film Scoring, powered by SESAC and composer Christophe Beck.
Responding to the fact that the vast majority of films are scored by white men, Reel Change is a grants and mentorship program for composers of diverse backgrounds who have been marginalized in film composition.
This fund supports film projects currently in production, where additional funding and mentoring would help composers at a pivotal moment in their careers.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling timeline by an advisory board made up of leading composers of film music, including Christophe Beck, Jongnic “JB” Bontemps, Kris Bowers, Miriam Cutler, Chanda Dancy, Tony Morales, and Pinar Toprak. Members of this advisory board will offer additional support and mentorship for interested applicants.
Learn more about the Reel Change fund.
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