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A Powerful Community of BIPOC Women and Nonbinary Professionals Transforming the Documentary Industry
Brown Girls Doc Mafia (BGDM) works to disrupt inequity in the film industry by nurturing, amplifying, and investing in the creative capacity and professional success of our members.
Grant Writers
Spotlighting some the writing experts in our community who bring in the big bucks.
June Chua
June is a storyteller and grant writer who has secured over $300,000 for clients like OYA Media Group, Alaudin Ullah, and Jalena Keane-Lee.
Azadeh Nikzadeh
Azadeh has secured $100,000+ total from Stay Indie Project, Billy Rose Foundation, and CAAM for films like Credible Fear, Left Bank, and Mind, Body Soul.
Yuby Hernandez
Yuby has over 10 years of experience in profit management, where she's written and won grants. She's worked as a grant and film screener for SFFILM and Catapult Film Fund.
Melissa Beatriz
Melissa is a filmmaker, writer, and researcher working with artists and grassroots groups on resource mobilization and communications.
Tamarra Campbell
Tamarra is an impact producer and grant writer. She's secured over $175,000 towards oranizational and personal development for clients, including Mezcla Media Collective.
Avie M. Fields, MSCJ
Avie M. Fields, MSCJ, is a researcher and communications specialist. She writes grant proposals, applications and more for freelancers and nonprofits.
Sunali Narshai
With 100 grants under her belt, Sunali's skills have secured $250,000 from the Rainin Arts Fellowship, IDA Pare Lorentz, and Black Public Media.
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