Top sheet budget for entire project, with $10,000 Grant expenditure lines clearly marked – equivalent local currency accepted – PDF or .XLSX files only

Production Timeline: overview of your target production and completion dates.

Visual Treatment: a creative document that illustrates the Director's vision. Essentially a visual blueprint for the movie (may include artistic references, characters, cinematography, locations) - PDF files only

Full Script: in original language OR detailed beat sheet in the case of documentaries - PDF files only (if a Non-English language narrative film, please also upload the first 10-pages of the script in English).

No later than November 5th, 2025

As a small non-profit with a volunteer team, the application fee helps us power BTTL's mission. However, as filmmakers ourselves, we understand that these fees can add up. That's why we give every applicant FREE access to our 2025 Workshops + a discount code to join our year-round 2026 training. Applying for this Grant puts your project into consideration for our 2026 BTTL Cohort, which provides filmmakers the opportunity to pitch in front of leading investors and sales agents at the Cannes Film Festival. If selected, we will provide a travel grant to attend the festival, and you will gain private 1:1 coaching and industry mentorship. We guarantee that all application revenue goes directly towards running our program and the submission review process.