Early Bird Consulting

Founded by Jenny Slattery and Lauren Kushner, Early Bird consults with filmmakers, nonprofits, and for-profit film entities to elevate exceptional emerging voices. Whether you are an artist development organization that needs fundraising support, a company looking for exciting films to champion in their early stages, or a filmmaker looking for strategic guidance to get your project off the ground, Early Bird will create a custom blueprint to ensure your goals are met in ways that align with your vision and values.
Build it.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Exquisite Shorts Program

This is a space that allows filmmakers an opportunity to highlight work they care about, are inspired by, or that they simply believe deserves a platform. Each short film will offer a new perceptive, ensuring this program is full of discoveries. Our unique process of curation will encourage communication and support between filmmakers, as the baton is passed from one filmmaker to the next..

The What's Up With Docs Podcast

An #UnapologeticDocs podcast that celebrates all of us! #tellyourstory.

Netflix’s ‘High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America’: TV Review (Hollywood Reporter)

How African American Cuisine Transformed America.

The Ultimate Film Grants List for Every Filmmaker in 2021

Looking for funding for your film is often harder than making the actual movie. Waiting on your agent, producers, or anyone else to show up and give you the funds you need can leave you demoralized. But, finding film funds doesn’t have to be impossible! Because there are film grants for every filmmaker. Not only are they attainable, but you don’t have to exhaust yourself looking for them. Today, we’re discussing finding and applying for the perfect film grants for your project, and we’ve included the most exhaustive film grants list, just for you. Let’s dive in!