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Mark Duplass Launches Fund for Trans Filmmakers

9/26/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Mark Duplass launched the Found Footage Feature Fund with the Transgender Film Center to support transgender filmmakers.
The fund offers a $25,000 grant plus consultations with Duplass and Patrick Brice and festival submission waivers.
It promotes cost-effective techniques, such as found or archival footage, across genres.
Applications run October 23 to November 7, with a winner announced in December.

History

Historical Context

The 2016 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges legalized same-sex marriage, a landmark victory for LGBTQ+ rights. This decision spurred organizations like the Transgender Film Center to promote representation in media, exemplified by the Found Footage Feature Fund, which grants $25,000 to support transgender filmmakers, enhancing inclusivity and challenging traditional narratives in cinema.

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Story summary

Mark Duplass launched the Found Footage Feature Fund with the Transgender Film Center to support transgender filmmakers.
The fund offers a $25,000 grant plus consultations with Duplass and Patrick Brice and festival submission waivers.
It promotes cost-effective techniques, such as found or archival footage, across genres.
Applications run October 23 to November 7, with a winner announced in December.

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