NeXt Doc aims to create space for emerging non-fiction filmmakers ages 21-25 years old who have historically not had access to development programs that build their documentary storytelling skills and expand their networks of support. The 2024 NeXt Doc Fellowship kicks off with a week-long in-person convening that takes place Wednesday, May 22nd to Tuesday, May 28th at Galusha Hill Farm Lodge, a 600 acre artist retreat space and farm in Topsham, Vermont. The intensive is followed by a year of tailored one-on-one mentorship, peer-mentorship, skill-shares, online masterclasses, access to film festivals and key industry convening’s, and one-of-a-kind access to the diverse community and offerings brought forth by Youth FX, the organization behind the NeXt Doc fellowship program. We highly encourage women, people of color and LGBTQIA filmmakers to apply.
NeXt Doc is a program of Youth FX, and made possible with funding from JustFilms Ford Foundation, Perspective Fund, MacArthur Foundation, New York State Council on the Arts, NoVo Foundation, and assistance from our robust community of advisors and supporting partners. NeXt Doc is intended to be accessible to all filmmakers who are eligible to apply no matter their financial status. There is no cost to apply, and selected fellows will attend the opening convening free of charge with all travel, food, housing costs fully covered.
The deadline to apply is Monday, February 26th, 2024 at 11:59pm PST
