What is a film grant
Apply to organizations that offer film grants to support independent filmmakers. Fund your film from development through to production and distribution. Frequently the money does not need to be repaid, but the funding organisation would expect recognition in the film's credits and media releases.
How to apply for a film grant
It is important to read the rules and requirements when you apply to a film grant, so make sure you meet the criteria. Have a look at their mission statement to see if your film aligns to their values. Research previous films the organisation has funded before to see what type of projects they select. A film business plan is usually required.
Are film grants available in my country
Yes! See the sections below, and also see film grants worldwide, available to filmmakers living anywhere in the world.
What I need to apply for a film grant
Each film grant is different, look at the categories that will suit your film then apply directly with your film business plan
Grants Categories
Telefilm Canada
This program supports Canadian production companies looking to finance the production and/or postproduction stage of their feature film projects.
CrossCurrents Doc Funds
The CrossCurrents Fund is an international fund for filmmakers who are members of or have a deep connection to the underrepresented and marginalized community.
Rogers Documentary Fund
The Rogers Documentary Fund helps sustain Canada’s tradition of quality, independently produced documentary projects and ensures that these productions are seen by the widest possible audience.
IDFA Bertha Fund
The IDFA Bertha Fund is the only fund in the world dedicated solely to stimulating and empowering the creative documentary sector in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Oceania.
Picture Shop Feature Film Grant
The Picture Shop Feature Film Grant will receive up to $50,000 in color correction and digital intermediate services for their narrative feature film.
Diversity Development Fund
Diversity Development Fund gives producers of color up to $35,000 in research and development funding so you can develop your documentary for public media.
Sundance Institute Documentary Fund
The Sundance Institute Documentary Fund supports the work of nonfiction filmmakers from around the globe.
Catalyst
Hot Docs-Slaight Family Fund
This documentary fund is dedicated to filmmakers telling engaging, high-quality stories that embrace music artists in all its forms and that demonstrate Canadian music’s role in the world.
Eurimages: Co-production Support
EURIMAGES supports fiction, animation, and documentary feature films of a minimum length of 70 minutes. The Fund aims to encourage co-productions between member states, fostering collaboration and cultural exchange in the film industry.