Native Youth Media Project
Storytelling remains a primary source of educating one another. The Native Youth Media Project is dedicated to training Native youth in filmmaking skills, providing them with the tools to become Vision Makers within their own communities.
Our training program achieves:
Creative Development: Enhancing a creative outlet for self-expression.
Professional Guidance: Learning from experienced media professionals.
Community Engagement: Fostering leadership and public speaking skills through active community involvement.
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Apply TodayCreative Shorts Fellowship
Projects produce exploratory, experimental, creatively unique storytelling in any genre of film making, have an innovative approach, and a fresh perspective of Indigenous experiences with a robust outreach or community engagement plan. Working with a mentor of their choice, filmmakers develop a comprehensive filmmaking plan to achieve and thrive through their goals.
The fellowship offers:
VMM’s Annual Producer Summit Training: Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
Funding: Support to produce a short film in any genre.
Professional Networking: Access to valuable connections within the industry.
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Apply TodayBiomimicry and Indigenous Knowledge: Braiding Pathways for Regenerative Health Futures
Vision Maker Media and The Biomimicry Institute are proud to announce the Biomimicry and Indigenous Knowledge: Braiding Pathways for Regenerative Health Futures Project. This is an open call for Native filmmakers to produce a 10–20-minute documentary short film focused on stories that explore relationships with living systems and demonstrate how these relationships contribute to land-based healing, ecological stewardship, regenerative health, and our understanding of nature as teacher. Four Native filmmakers will be selected, and up to $25,000 USD will be awarded to each filmmaker.
The Biomimicry Institute is a nonprofit dedicated to creating a Nature Positive, inclusive, and regenerative world inspired by nature’s genius.
This project is made possible by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).
Deadline for submissions: September 30, 2026
Notification of award: October 13, 2026
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