FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ArtsKC, in partnership with the Kansas City Film Office, announces the 2026-2027 Recipients of the Teri Rogers Film Grants for Filmmakers and Screenwriters.
Kansas City, MO – ArtsKC, in partnership with the Kansas City Film Office, announces the talented recipients of the Teri Rogers Film Grants. These grants were created in honor of the late Teri Rogers, a woman who dedicated her life to uplifting women creatives in Kansas City.
“We are thrilled to support these talented filmmakers and screenwriters through the Teri Rogers Film Grants,” said Dana Knapp, CEO of ArtsKC. “Investing in diverse and creative voices not only enriches the Kansas City arts community but also serves as a testament to Teri Rogers’s legacy of uplifting women and fostering a thriving, inclusive environment for artists.”
The Teri Rogers Film Grants are divided into two categories: the Teri Rogers Filmmakers Grants and the Teri Rogers Screenwriting Award.
The Teri Rogers Filmmakers Grants offer two $10,000 grants, each including membership to Film Independent, a subscription to Movie Maker Magazine, and mentorship opportunities with professionals in the field. These grants are specifically designed for early-career directors creating new film, video, and digital production work in the short narrative genre (non-documentary). The purpose of these grants is to support ambitious projects that involve risk, growth, and change for the filmmaker, while also making a positive impact on the community. This funding is intended to support either the production (filming) or post-production process. One grant is awarded to a self-identifying woman and/or gender-nonconforming filmmaker, and the other grant is open to all genders.
In addition to the Filmmakers Grants, the Teri Rogers Screenwriting Award provides one $1,000 grant for a full feature or pilot script, further promoting and encouraging the development of diverse and compelling stories.