Studio IX is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, CA, with a mission to change the representation of women in the film industry. They are dedicated to finding, funding, and supporting the next generation of leaders in nonfiction film, both in front of and behind the camera. Their name, Studio IX, pays homage to Title IX, which leveled the playing field for women in academics and athletics.

Studio IX aims to do the same in the film industry, ensuring everyone's right to create. Studio IX believes in the power of storytelling to create sustainable change. They work to equip women and nonbinary filmmakers with the necessary resources, confidence, and funding to create impactful documentary shorts and strategically break into the industry.

The organization recognizes the decades-old problem of women-identifying filmmakers receiving fewer resources, money, and opportunities compared to their male colleagues. Studio IX addresses this issue by providing not only financial support but also teaching entrepreneurial filmmaking for career sustainability. They offer training, development, and educational programming to help grantees thrive, lead, and transform the industry.

Studio IX is committed to championing diverse stories and perspectives, celebrating women of all kinds and welcoming male allies in their fight. They strongly acknowledge and actively address the compounding oppression faced by BIPOC filmmakers, LGBTQA filmmakers, and filmmakers with disabilities. To learn more about Studio IX, their initiatives, and how to get involved, visit their website and consider donating to support their mission