POINTS NORTH FELLOWSHIP

A launching pad for the next

generation of nonfiction
storytellers
The Points North Fellowship invites up to six teams of early- and mid-
career filmmakers to Maine to accelerate the development of their feature
documentary, culminating in the public presentation of works-in-progress
at the Points North Pitch. The Points North Fellowship aims to strengthen
filmmakers’ artistic voices and propel their careers forward by facilitating
new relationships with mentors, collaborators and funders. We believe
that a strong community of support is vital for independent filmmakers
who are taking bold creative risks and expanding the possibilities of
documentary cinema.

The Fellowship begins during the week leading up to the annual Camden
International Film Festival. In private workshops, Fellows receive rigorous
feedback from mentors and peers as they practice their pitches, hone
their vision for their film, and develop their funding and distribution
strategies. These workshops culminate at the Points North Pitch, where
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each team pitches their project to leading funders, broadcasters,
producers and distributors before a live audience – both in-person and
streaming online.

Since 2010, the program has championed 74 creative documentary

features and has become recognized industry-wide as one of the most
vital platforms for new artistic voices in the documentary field. Many
alumni have gone on to receive support from major funders like the Ford
Foundation, Macarthur Foundation and ITVS, premiered at festivals like
Sundance, Berlin and Tribeca, and secured distribution from major
platforms like Netflix, CNN Films, Magnolia Films and POV.

The 2023 Points North Fellowship will take place in person in Maine*.
Anticipated dates are currently September 11몭17, followed by virtual 1몭1
industry meetings from September 28 – October 3. These dates will be
confirmed closer to the festival.

HOW TO APPLY

ELIGIBILITY
The Points North Fellowship is open to all filmmakers worldwide,
regardless of nationality or citizenship status.
Submitted projects must be feature-length, with an intended runtime
of 60 minutes or more.
Projects in all stages of production and post-production are
accepted. Typically, films in early development and those about to
submit to festivals are not an ideal match for the program.
Applicants must be able to convey a clear vision for the completed
film, including story and artistic approach, in the written proposal
and in an edited work sample at least 5 minutes in length. 몭Selected
projects will be required to show a 3몭4 minute trailer at the Points
North Pitch.)
The Points North Fellowship does NOT support short films, fiction
films, educational/advocacy films, or films commissioned by NGOs or
brands.
Projects that have not secured access to characters or subjects, and
those that aren’t yet ready to articulate a story, structure and
themes, are discouraged.

Please find our Points North Fellowship FAQs here.

POINTS NORTH FELLOWS WILL RECEIVE

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몭1몭 Round-trip flight to Camden
몭2몭 All Access passes to the Camden International Film Festival
몭6몭 nights of accommodations for two during the festival

SUBMISSIONS OPEN!

Earlybird Deadline: January 30 @ 11몭59pm | $25

Regular Deadline: March 6 @ 11몭59pm | $35

Extended Deadline: April 24 @ 11몭59pm | $45

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2022 FELLOWS

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The Inventory
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Somebody's Gone

Between the Rains

Gross National Happiness

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