vampirebabygirl, Nicole Viloria, 2026.
About
Resisting Narratives of Erasure began in 2020 amid historic uprisings for justice, answering an urgent need for liberatory stories rooted in abolition, decolonization and solidarity. It has since grown into a fellowship that invests in emerging filmmakers whose work expands how we understand identity, community, care, and freedom.
Erasure happens when stories are suppressed, when communities are reduced to a single narrative, and when filmmakers lack the resources to tell their stories on their own terms. Resisting Narratives of Erasure responds by supporting Southeastern filmmakers to create work shaped by their experiences, imaginations, and visions for change. Their films make room for complexity, connection, resistance, and ways of being that dominant narratives too often overlook. Across narrative, documentary, and experimental forms, their short films draw on a wide range of genres and visual styles to bring deeply personal perspectives and expansive storytelling to the screen.
Details
The Resisting Narratives of Erasure fellowship invests in early-career filmmakers (ages 18–25) based in the Southeastern U.S., with a focus on young women and non-binary filmmakers. It supports the development of short films rooted in intersectional and QTBIPOC storytelling that challenge dominant narratives and embody resistance.
Fellows receive funds to support short film production, access to a creative community, professional development, and mentorship with industry professionals. The fellowship culminates in an annual film showcase.
IntersexGambit, Ciara Franklin, 2026.
2026 Fellows
About
The 2026 Resisting Narratives of Erasure fellowship supports a cohort of young filmmakers residing in the Southeast region of the United States. They have been selected to create short films exploring intersectional and QTBIPOC-centered narratives.
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previous Fellows
Class of 2025
Class of 2024
Class of 2020