Oolite Arts Cinematic Residency

2027 OOLITE ARTS CINEMATIC RESIDENCY PRESENTS $50K OPPORTUNITY

Emerging filmmakers looking to make the leap from short films to feature filmmaking have a valuable opportunity to advance their careers through the 2027 Oolite Arts Cinematic Residency. Applications are now open through July 31, 2026, for the highly competitive program, which supports first-time feature filmmakers creating projects in South Florida. (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, or Monroe counties)

The selected resident will receive a $50,000 production grant, studio space at Oolite Arts in Miami, year-round mentorship, professional development opportunities, festival strategy guidance and a housing stipend to support both the residency and film production.

To qualify, applicants must be at least 21 years old, be a full-time resident of South Florida, have completed a short film in a key creative role and plan to film at least 80% of their feature project in South Florida. This residency offers an exceptional pathway for emerging filmmakers to develop their craft while contributing to our growing local film industry.

For more, visit oolitearts.org.