Trump Administration’s Termination Of Arts Grants Hammers Film Festivals Nationwide: “We’re Sounding The Alarm Bell”

The National Endowment for the Arts has canceled grants to numerous film festivals, including True/False, CIFF, and Frameline, citing President Trump’s prioritization of certain cultural initiatives over diversity, equity, and inclusion. These cancellations come as other festivals scramble to use their remaining funds before facing uncertainty about future support. The administration’s sudden shift in mission statements has raised concerns about ideological control over the arts, leaving many in the industry questioning how appeals will be handled.