Sisters in Film and Television Media 215 Collective

The Sisters in Film and Television (SIFT) Media 215 Collective is a cooperative that centers Black and Latinx women-identified independent media artists who work in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. As filmmakers, SIFT Media seek to educate themselves and the wider community by creating socially conscious, culturally relevant work that challenges mainstream narratives and structures. The organization's mission is to use their collective strength to amplify the work of and create meaningful opportunities for Black and Latinx Women content creators by providing a community of support to share resources, skills, and creative space.

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Organization

Grants Awarded to Sisters in Film and Television Media 215 Collective

$215,000 - Awarded May 2021

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Representation in Media
Description

This two-year general operating support grant will assist with scaling up SIFT Media's efforts to amplify, advocate, and nurture the work of both their members and women of color filmmakers in the region.

$50,000 - Awarded December 2020

Focus areas
Representation in Media
Description

Support for local women filmmakers of color, to help create a virtual community, where members can interact online, learn, share content, maintain their web presence and continue to create content.

$20,000 - Awarded July 2020

Focus areas
Representation in Media
Description

The 2020 Community Voices grant will support the production of a mini series, working title: “COVID-19 Season and Beyond,” that explores how the pandemic has exacerbated long-existing social inequities and economic disparities that primarily impact Black and Brown communities.

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