Would Kat Candler have been showrunner for TV smash Queen Sugar without that $5,000 grant to help distribute her debut feature, Cicadas? Would Zellner Bros. have worked with Robert Pattinson if they hadn't received a thousand bucks for their 2004 short, "Quasar Hernandez"? Maybe, because they're insanely talented, but early career support from AFS Grants has helped hundreds of filmmakers through over $2.2 million in grants and support since 1996. With the establishment of a new endowment, this vital program is set to continue its pivotal role in nurturing new talent. Remember, the next film they support could be yours.
