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Oolite Arts Cinematic Residency.

Miami, Florida, USA · Oolite Arts
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Oolite Arts offers free residency support for first-time feature filmmakers in South Florida, providing up to $50,000 production funding, workspace, housing stipend, equipment access, and mentorship. Applicants must be 21+, full-time residents of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, or Monroe counties, U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, with at least one completed short film. The deadline is June 30, 2027.

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Deadline. June 30, 2027

“Applications now closed for 2027 program. Recipients announced October 2026.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

Cost to apply. Free to apply

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What you get. Up to $50,000 in direct production funding, plus equipment access, housing stipend, workspace and mentorship

“$50,000 direct funding, camera equipment access, ongoing mentorship, 24/7 studio workspace access, housing stipend, facility access, complimentary subscriptions (Adobe Creative Cloud, MUBI, Criterion Channel, MasterClass), alumni opportunities”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

How long. Not explicitly stated in text

Who can apply. Must be 21+, not enrolled in degree-granting program for 2027, full-time resident of South Florida (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, or Monroe counties), U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. First-time feature filmmakers who have compl

“full-time resident of South Florida (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, or Monroe counties)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

How they choose.

“Panel of national and international jurors with filmmaking and arts experience. Projects evaluated on artistic merit, feasibility, originality, and alignment with residency mission.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

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