We do not fund advocacy films, educational films, propaganda, or works that seek to influence the outcome of public elections. Some types of films, such as historical or biographical films are less likely to be a good fit for Evoke, but we are always open to creative approaches.

Projects will be evaluated according to the following: 

• Artistic excellence

• Contemporary relevance

• Storytelling

• Journalistic rigor 

• Potential to reach and connect with its intended audience

• Alignment with Evoke Media’s topic priorities (racial, ethnic, religious, gender-based, or political divides)

• Commitment to impact

• Potential to bridge divides and create connections

We understand the work that fundraising requires and to alleviate some of that work, we have created a three-step process based on the Documentary Core Application created by the IDA and Sundance Institute with input from other non-profit media organizations in the US.

The first step is a 1-2 page submission with the following information only:

• Logline (2-3 sentences)

• Synopsis (up to 200 words)

• Total budget

• Total funding raised to date and sources

• Production stage and timeline

• Format (feature, short, episodic)

• Link to media sample. You may include a teaser if you have one, but we strongly encourage you to also submit one to two scenes as part of your sample (no less than 2 minutes, no more than 20 minutes). If you do not yet have a sample, you are still welcome to submit without one.

• Key team - producer(s), director(s), editor, advisors/consultants, executive producers

Please submit via our inquiry form. If you have a deck, feel free to share that as well. If we are interested in learning about your film in more detail, the second and third steps will entail submitting answers to additional questions on the Documentary Core Application and meeting with our team.

If we are interested in learning about your film in more detail, the second and third steps will entail submitting answers to additional questions on the Documentary Core Application and meeting with our team.

We review projects year-round. Please first review this FAQ page and our website to determine if your project aligns with our funding priorities. If you believe it does, go to our inquiry form to tell us more. We recommend including a link to any materials you have—one-pager, deck, sizzle, etc. Our team reviews these submissions on a monthly basis. If we are interested in learning more, we will reach out to the email you provide.

The Nonfiction Core Application (v.2022) is a collaborative field-wide effort by funders, producers, fiscal sponsors, artist collectives, and artist support organizations to standardize a set of questions that are used in non-fiction funding, fiscal sponsor, or artist support opportunities. Led by Sundance Institute, in partnership with the IDA, the goal of Non-fiction Core Application Proposal Checklist Initiative is to alleviate the burden of proposal re-writing on applicants, foster greater access to sources of creative and financial support and build toward a more equitable and transparent nonfiction field. Learn more about the Nonfiction Core Application.

Possibly! If you are working on another creative endeavor that bridges divides related to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, or politics and think it is a good fit for Evoke Media, submit an inquiry form with the details of your project. We are a small team so thank you for your patience as it may take time for us to respond.

The best way to be in touch is by filling out our contact form or emailing info@weareevokemedia.com.