Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE)
AAPI Creative Film Fund
CAPE Filmmaker Fund builds a new ecosystem to finance, develop, and elevate independent films by AAPI storytellers, advancing inclusive narratives and women-centered leadership in entertainment.
Despite growing demand for inclusive stories, AAPI filmmakers - especially women - face persistent barriers to financing and distribution. CAPE's Filmmaker Fund is an industry-first initiative providing development grants, production funding, festival support, mentorship, and convening power to build a sustainable funding ecosystem for independent films. Launching in CAPE's 35th anniversary year, the Fund will unlock authentic storytelling, expand leadership pathways for women creators, and reshape whose stories reach global audiences.
Primary Barrier
Narrow Narratives
Location
California
Solution Region
Nation-wide
Community Type
Urban
Annual Operating Budget
$1.0 to 5 Million
