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$30,000 Grant Fuels Three L.A. Documentaries' Development

11/7/2025

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The “Stay in L.A.” Documentary Development Grant has awarded $30,000 to three films, with each receiving $10,000 for development and production.
Adam Saltzberg's untitled true crime project examines dark secrets of a Los Angeles institution.
Mobolaji Olambiwonnu’s The Village on My Block highlights the St. Elmo Village arts community.
Mackenzie Rohan’s Stepping Out of the Background features background actors preparing for an awards show.
The grant aims to promote local stories amid a decline in Los Angeles production.

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Story summary

The “Stay in L.A.” Documentary Development Grant has awarded $30,000 to three films, with each receiving $10,000 for development and production.
Adam Saltzberg's untitled true crime project examines dark secrets of a Los Angeles institution.
Mobolaji Olambiwonnu’s The Village on My Block highlights the St. Elmo Village arts community.
Mackenzie Rohan’s Stepping Out of the Background features background actors preparing for an awards show.
The grant aims to promote local stories amid a decline in Los Angeles production.