Genetic Alliance will provide cash awards to all films selected for Gene Screen. First prize will receive $250 plus a travel stipend (reimbursed) of up to $250 to travel to Washington, DC, to participate in the Q&A session after the screening. An additional $250 will be split among the other selected films (award amounts will depend on how many films are selected). All filmmakers of selected films are invited to participate in the Q&A, but only the first prize film will receive a travel stipend.

Free registration to the Genetic Alliance Conference will be provided to one person for each film selected, though lodging costs will be at the filmmakers’ expense. All filmmakers are also invited to participate in Genetics Day on the Hill.