The Mental Health Accelerator, led by Kristen Bell and Dr. Stacy L. Smith, is offering up to three $20,000 grants to emerging filmmakers creating short films that center mental health, resilience, and emotional capacity.
This is a rare opportunity to fund powerful storytelling that can shift public narratives around mental health while serving as a proof of concept for future feature films. If you or someone in your network tells stories that heal, this is a moment to step forward.
FUNDING
Up to 3 filmmakers will be selected to receive $20,000 each in funding
FOCUS
The story should center on a mental health topic, and the portrayal must include depictions of resiliency and capacity.
SCREENING
The films must be completed by June 1st, 2026 to be screened at an event in Summer 2026.