Miami Film Festival Introduces 'The Louies' Grant Program, Offering $100,000 to Local Documentary Filmmakers

The Miami Film Festival has announced the return of 'The Louies,' an annual documentary grant program providing a total of $100,000 to six Miami-based filmmakers. In partnership with the Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the initiative aims to support local documentary creators by offering significant funding, access to archives, and opportunities to premiere their completed films. Applications for the grants will be accepted through November 6, 2026.