how to Apply

Application Process

Letters of Inquiry are not required. Applicants should submit an application through our portal.

Starting June 2, 2025, our online portal for submission opens. Applications should be submitted through this portal.

Note to Applicants: If you need assistance or an alternative method of submitting your
application, please contact [email protected]

On July 31, 2025, application submissions will close by 11:59pm ET. Applications will first be reviewed by our internal staff to ensure they meet all eligibility requirements. Applications will then move onto a review by an external committee of expert panelists.

All applicants will be notified of the results of the selection process.

Important Dates

Application Assistance Stipend

To make our application process more accessible, we are piloting an Application Assistance Stipend for 2025. This stipend would allow applicants to hire an application assistant to help complete their AXS Film Fund application. Please note the following important details:

Limited Funds: The program operates on a first-come, first-served basis. If funds run out, we will still help you with alternative methods of applying.
Pre-Approval Required: Applicants who wish to utilize this stipend to hire an application assistant must submit their assistance request to AXS Film Fund before starting their application to confirm that funds are still available. Please email requests to: [email protected]
- The request should include:
  - Applicant’s name
  - Title of project you’re applying with
  - Amount of stipend requested (up to $500)
  - Assistant’s name and contact information (cannot be same as applicant(s))
No Guarantee: The Assistance Stipend is not guaranteed if the request is not submitted in advance of applying. Nor is it guaranteed that you will receive the stipend if funds have run out.

stipend details

The stipend is capped at $500. Invoices can be for a lower amount, but cannot exceed the cap.
Tax Responsibility: Application assistants are responsible for their own tax withholding.
Invoicing: The applicant’s assistant will submit the invoice directly to AXS Film Fund ([email protected]). The invoice must include a detailed breakdown of the services provided and amount charged. Example:
- 4 hours at $25/hour = $100

Payment: AXS Film Fund will confirm the corresponding application has been received, review the invoice, and ensure timely payment to the application assistant.

FAQ

Q: What if my application assistant bills more than $500?

A: AXS Film Fund will only cover up to $500 for application assistance. Any costs above this amount are the responsibility of the applicant.

Q: Can I use this stipend for assistance with other funding applications?

A: No. This stipend is exclusively for assistance with the AXS Film Fund application.

Q: I didn’t submit an assistance request before applying. Can I still apply for the stipend?

A: Likely not. Due to limited funds, we require applicants to submit their request beforehand to confirm availability. Once the funds are allocated, no further stipends can be issued.

Q: Can you help me find an application assistant?

A: No. Applicants are responsible for securing their own application assistant.

Q: Can I use this stipend to pay myself for completing my application?

A: No. These funds are intended to support applicants who need assistance with applying to AXS Film Fund. The application assistant should not be the applicant(s).