Palladium Pictures

You must be a producer with an entity (or plans to create an entity) that can receive our funds and account for them.  At this time, we are only accepting applications from filmmakers that are based in the United States of America.

You must be able to demonstrate your experience and talent in filmmaking, including that you and your team can produce a high-quality film on time and on budget. 

Other requirements:

• Have worked on one or more short films of high quality
• Have proven the ability to create a budget and stick to it.
• Have some story elements in place, including archival footage, access to key people, a personal relationship to the story, or some other unique hook
• Be able to take direction from the executive producers and attend the opening session
• Demonstrate commitment to ideals that are pro-American and pro-liberty.

We are looking for 5 to 15 minute films. 

All submissions must be non-fiction documentaries. Good documentaries are examples of real journalism, meaning they tell the full story and they accurately represent all sides. We emphasize storytelling rather than films that advocate for a particular thesis or point of view. 

These films could for example cover recent historical events that have been undercovered but that shed light on the present or ongoing stories that have national interest. 

Our application process contains two rounds. The first round, which you can submit through our website, includes a film description, a budget overview, a project plan, a statement of film philosophy, a CV, three references, and a work sample (full projects that you have produced and/or directed–not highlight reels). The second round is invitation only and will require a full proposal, including a budget detail and bios of key personnel, and a Zoom interview. 

The first round of the application can be completed on our application page. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the process officially closes on December 1st. Successful first round applications will receive an email inviting them to complete the second round of the process. Any questions about the application process can be directed to tpack@palladiumpictures.com. 

The first round of the application will close on December 1st. Awardees will be announced mid January. Our introductory session will commence mid February in Washington DC (travel costs will be provided). 

We are looking for 5-15 minute films. For the longest films, the budget cap is $30,000. Filmmakers may pay themselves a salary out of their budgets if they choose. 

All Incubator Fellows will be required to attend the opening session February 2024 in Washington DC. Travel and lodging will be covered for that event. We also expect our fellows to send us rough and fine cuts of their film in a timely manner and host site visits during the filming process. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the films should be completed in six months. Fellows must comply with the promotional work done by Palladium Pictures on the film, and they should be willing to be active members of our alumni network in the future. 

Palladium will be responsible for film distribution through the normal channels for streaming services and websites. All incubator films will be Palladium Pictures Productions, and the ownership and royalties will belong to Palladium Pictures.

Palladium Pictures will hold the copyright and maintain full ownership and distribution rights to the film. The rights and responsibilities we require are typical of work commissioned from broadcasters or streaming services.