#CreateLouisiana is now accepting applications for the 2025 French Culture Film Grant. The $25,000 cash grant supports one Louisiana filmmaking team to create a new film (a short-scripted film or documentary) featuring French culture and Louisiana talent. The winning film will also receive the opportunity to screen at the 29th annual New Orleans French Film Festival in 2026. In addition, recipient will have the potential to air on TV5MONDE USA - America’s only 24/7 French language entertainment network. TV 5MONDE was instrumental in the creation of the Film Grant in 2017 and is continuing its partnership with #CreateLouisiana as Lead Sponsor.
The #CreateLouisiana French Culture Film Grant champions local talent and celebrates the diverse culture of Louisiana. The grant is an industry-building program that recognizes the creative community and the state’s deep connection to French and Francophone culture. This funding opportunity aids in those creative endeavors by offering the necessary resources for the next generation to tell stories of past, current and future traditions.
For more information about #CreateLouisiana or to apply for the 2025 French Culture Film Grant, visit www.CreateLouisiana. com. All applications are due May 1, 2025 by 11:59 p.m.
The 2025 #Create-Louisiana French Culture Film Grant is supported by TV5MONDE USA, Cox Communications, Deep South Studios, and the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL).
