The Adam Somner DGA Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship to benefit young filmmakers who love making movies as much as Adam did. Adam’s energy and enthusiasm for filmmaking was matched only by his desire to create opportunities for generations of young filmmakers that came after him. 

Every December, the Scholarship’s Board of Directors will accept scholarship applications from DGA trainees, Assistant Directors and/or Production Assistants that demonstrate a passion for filmmaking and an interest in a career in production. Applicants of all nationalities can apply but they must be working on a US-based, DGA production to qualify.

Recipients will be selected by the Board of Directors every June and use of scholarship proceeds will further their filmmaking education.

The Adam Somner DGA Memorial Scholarship and its Board of Directors are dedicated to fostering growth and advancement in the film industry in honor of Adam.

Contact: houseofsomner@gmail.com