Local Creators Fund

GNAT-TV Local Creators Fund: Your Opportunity to Tell Local Stories

Are you a media maker with a passion for storytelling and community? The GNAT-TV Local Creators Fund is offering three local media makers the chance to receive $1,000 each to produce high-quality video content including documentary programs or episodic television series that highlight local stories and issues of local importance.

The scope of content we are seeking is broad, as long as it is local to the Southwestern region of Vermont and noncommercial; local stories and voices are the priority. These projects will be showcased on GNAT-TV’s platforms, including gnat-tv.org, Comcast cable, Apple TV, Roku, FireTV, and YouTube.

GNAT-TV is committed to fostering creativity and community engagement. Through the Local Creators Fund, we aim to amplify diverse voices, inspire meaningful conversations, and empower media makers to create work that sparks change.

Special thanks to the Vermont Arts Council for helping make this program possible and for their continued support of local creators and the arts.

Our Local Creators Program aims to empower local filmmakers to explore pressing community issues or highlight unique local stories, amplifying diverse voices and fostering meaningful dialogue around essential topics. By providing a platform for underrepresented perspectives, we hope to inspire empathy, understanding, and positive action within our community. Through this creative initiative, we strive to cultivate a more engaged, informed, and connected audience, where individuals feel motivated to effect change and contribute to a better society.

Key Program Dates:

• Early November 2024: Applications open for filmmakers to submit their proposals.
• End of December 2024: Application deadline.
• January 2025: Filmmakers will be selected in the first weeks of January.
• January-February 2025: Selected filmmakers will meet with GNAT-TV staff to discuss their project, outline ideas, and provide brief pre-production plans.
• January – May 2025: Monthly check-ins (via phone or email) with GNAT-TV staff to track project progress.
• June 1st, 2025: Final projects due for submission.
• June / July 2025: Public screening of the completed films

This is a paid opportunity for media makers to tell stories that matter and create content that resonates with local audiences. Content creators  will also have access to GNAT-TV’s studios, editing suite, and production equipment throughout the production process.

Application Process:
The application period opens in early November 2024 and closes at the end of November 2024. Selected filmmakers will be notified by the first week of December. To apply, submit your documentary proposal along with your qualifications and experience. We encourage submissions from media makers of all backgrounds and experiences.

Apply here today and receive $1,000 to bring your vision to life!