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The Luma Creative Film Scholarship

Luma Film Scholarship

At Luma Creative, we’re passionate about nurturing the next generation of filmmakers by offering both financial support and valuable industry connections. We’re proud to introduce the Luma Creative Future Filmmaker Scholarship, designed to empower the next generation of filmmakers and media creators.

Each year, we award three $1000 scholarships to talented students studying filmmaking or video production.

The Luma Creative Future Filmmaker Scholarship provides financial support to talented students and helps foster bold, innovative filmmaking.

Our support doesn’t stop at the check. Recipients also get access to a mentor from our producer throughout their first year at a qualifying university with quarterly check-ins. This ensures they are given opportunities for success that will help get them started in this competitive career.

Please fill out the form below to be considered.

DEADLINE Feb 1, 2027 for fall 2027 start date.

For high school seniors, what school will you be attending next semester/year?
Where are you posting your creative work? We'd love to see it. (Vimeo, Instagram, YouTube, Behance, TikTok, or even a single video.)
What motivated you to pursue a career in filmmaking or video production?
What part of filmmaking or video production do you have the most interest in?
What career path do you want to pursue after school?

Legal Disclaimer and Acknowledgments

By submitting this application for the Luma Creative Future Filmmaker Scholarship, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

How Scholarship Funds Can Be Used: To ensure this scholarship provides meaningful support, recipients may use the awarded funds not only for tuition and fees but also for other essential expenses related to their education. These may include, but are not limited to: tuition, fees, books, course materials, art supplies, production equipment, transportation, housing, utilities, meals, groceries, application fees for four-year programs or certifications, and other essential expenses related to the recipient’s education and academic progress.

Eligibility Confirmation: You confirm that you meet all the eligibility criteria for this scholarship, including being at least 18 years old, being a U.S. citizen, and being a high school senior, college student, graduate student, or adult student pursuing a degree or certificate in film, television, multimedia, or a related field from an accredited college or university located in the United States.

Use of Personal Information: You consent to the collection, storage, and use of the personal information provided in this form by Luma Creative for the purposes of administering the scholarship program. Your information will not be shared with third parties except as necessary to process your application or as required by law.

Publicity and Marketing: If selected as a scholarship recipient, you grant Luma Creative permission to use your name, likeness, and scholarship-related content (e.g., your essay or commercial budget) for promotional and marketing purposes, including on our website, social media, and other public platforms, without further compensation.

Non-Discrimination: Luma Creative is committed to providing equal opportunity for all scholarship applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status in any of our scholarship decisions.

Accuracy of Information: You certify that all information provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge. Providing false or misleading information may result in disqualification of your application.

Right to Modify or Cancel: Luma Creative reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the scholarship program at any time, including changing the award amounts or the terms and conditions of the scholarship, without prior notice.

No Obligation to Award: Submission of this application does not guarantee that you will be awarded a scholarship. Luma Creative reserves the right to select recipients based on the criteria outlined and to decline to award the scholarship if suitable candidates are not found.

Indemnification: By participating in this scholarship program, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Luma Creative and its affiliates from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising out of your participation in the program or the use of your submission.

Governing Law: This scholarship program and its terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any disputes arising from this scholarship program shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the City and County of San Francisco, California.


Luma Creative is a San Francisco video production company partnering with brands, agencies, and organizations across the Bay Area. From documentary-style brand films to commercials and event coverage, our team handles every step in-house — see our full range of video production services or browse our recent work.

We started this scholarship because the filmmakers we hire today were students not long ago. Supporting the next generation is part of how we give back to the craft that built our studio.