Wavelength Productions, the company that brought us Rachel Lears’ feminist political doc “Knock Down the House,” has announced a grant supporting first-time female filmmakers of color. Per a press release, recipients of the WAVE (Women at the Very Edge) Grant will be awarded $5,000 and 40 hours of mentorship during the production, development, and post-production of their first short film.

The proposed project can be a documentary or narrative, but must be between six and 20 minutes long. Mentors will also advise recipients on fundraising, production planning, and festival and distribution strategy.

“At Wavelength Productions, we know that women have the power to not just break down barriers in this industry but to change the industry fundamentally, which is why we have always chosen to champion female filmmakers and their unique vision,” said Jenifer Westphal, President and Founder of Wavelength Productions. “We are looking forward to working closely with the selected filmmaker to see that their passion and their project comes to fruition.”

In order to be considered, applicants must be women of color, aged 18 or older, with U.S. residency. Applicants must “own the copyright of their production, with budgetary and editorial control.” Student films, features, series, and engagement/outreach campaigns are not eligible.

Nanfu Wang and Jialing Zhang’s “One Child Nation,” Assia Boundaoui’s “The Feeling of Being Watched,” and Paula Eiselt’s “93Queen” are among Wavelength’s titles.

Wave Grant applications can be emailed to info@wavelengthproductions.com until January 1, 2020. Applicants must provide a treatment/outline of their project, a proposed budget and schedule, a CV/resume, two letters of recommendation, and a one-to-three-minute video introducing themselves and their project.

Head over to Wavelengths’ website for more information.