Research & Development Grant
A fund for filmmakers working on a nonfiction project in early stages
- The application for the 2024 Chicken & Egg Pictures Research & Development Grant closed on Monday, March 4, 2024, at 3:00 pm ET.
- Refer to the R&D Grant page for the guidelines, eligibility criteria, application checklist, and FAQ for the past cycle.
Project: Hatched
An impact fund for nonfiction filmmakers
- The application for 2024 Project: Hatched closed on Monday, April 1, 2024, at 3:00 pm EDT.
- Refer to the Project: Hatched page for the guidelines, eligibility criteria, application checklist, and FAQ for the past cycle.
(Egg)celerator Lab
For first- and second-time directors
- The application for the 2025 (Egg)celerator Lab is currently open. The deadline to submit an application is Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 3:00 PM EDT.
- Refer to the (Egg)celerator Lab page for the guidelines, eligibility criteria, application checklist, and FAQ.
Chicken & Egg Award
For experienced documentary directors
- Unsolicited applications to the Chicken & Egg Award are not accepted. Filmmakers are invited to apply through a nomination process. Every year, Chicken & Egg Pictures invites a group of experts in the field from all around the country to nominate potential candidates for this Award.