Support the Freedom of the Press – The Fight Goes On

Kartemquin Films

Chicago, IL, United States

Kartemquin Films is a pioneer of community-centered, ethical documentary filmmaking, dedicated to advancing storytelling as a form of social practice. Its mission is to support filmmakers in creating work that reflects the complexity of lived experience, contributes to public understanding, and strengthens democratic life.

Visit Kartemquin Films

Grant history

Year awarded: 2026
Period: 1 year
Amount awarded: $75,000
Purpose: General Operating Support

Year awarded: 2024
Period: 1 year
Amount awarded: $75,000
Purpose: General Operating Support

Year awarded: 2022
Period: 1 year
Amount awarded: $150,000
Purpose: General Operating Support

Year awarded: 2021
Period: 1 year
Amount awarded: $200,000
Purpose: General Operating Support

Year awarded: 2020
Period: 1 year
Amount awarded: $15,750
Purpose: Documentary – THE DILEMMA OF DESIRE
Notes: Maria Finitizo's film, "Dilemma of Desire", is deeply connected to the social issues that are at the core of gender equality. The way women are viewed sexually in the world cannot be separated from the way they are treated. True equality will come only when we all arrive at a place of understanding and acknowledgement that all women are sexual beings, entitled to live their lives fully within the expression of their desire.

Year awarded: 2019
Period: 1 year
Amount awarded: $150,000
Purpose: General Operating Support

Year awarded: 2019
Period: 1 year
Amount awarded: $52,250
Purpose: Documentary – THE DILEMMA OF DESIRE
Notes: Maria Finitizo's film, "Dilemma of Desire", is deeply connected to the social issues that are at the core of gender equality. The way women are viewed sexually in the world cannot be separated from the way they are treated. True equality will come only when we all arrive at a place of understanding and acknowledgement that all women are sexual beings, entitled to live their lives fully within the expression of their desire.

Year awarded: 2018
Period: 1 year
Amount awarded: $150,000
Purpose: KTQ Archives, Artistic Fellowship, and Expansion of Filmmaker Development Programs

Year awarded: 2018
Period: 1 year
Amount awarded: $42,000
Purpose: Documentary – THE DILEMMA OF DESIRE
Notes: Maria Finitizo's film, "Dilemma of Desire", is deeply connected to the social issues that are at the core of gender equality. The way women are viewed sexually in the world cannot be separated from the way they are treated. True equality will come only when we all arrive at a place of understanding and acknowledgement that all women are sexual beings, entitled to live their lives fully within the expression of their desire.