We champion women and gender-expansive documentary filmmakers around the globe with funding, mentorship, and access so they can tell stories that ignite change.
Events
20th Anniversary WIP Showcase at DOC NYC 2025
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In celebration of our 20th anniversary, the Chicken & Egg Films WIP Showcase at DOC NYC will highlight six supported work-in-progress films in various stages from around the globe. Participating film teams looking for co-productions, finishing funds, festival premieres, sales, and distribution will each share excerpts from their feature-length documentary.
Programs
Chicken & Egg Award
This program recognizes women and gender-expansive filmmakers at advanced stages in their career who are poised to reach new heights in their creative and impact trajectories.
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(Egg)celerator Lab
This program supports nonfiction filmmakers or filmmaking teams working on their first or second feature-length documentary.
Photo: Mariana Sanson
Project: Hatched
This program supports filmmakers or filmmaking teams to implement a strategic vision for the impact and engagement they want to achieve with their finished film.
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Research & Development Grant
This program supports filmmakers who are in the research or development phase of their feature documentary.
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