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Berlinale | World Cinema Fund

The Berlinale World Cinema Fund (WCF) "concentrates on backing the production and distribution of films from Latin America, the Caribbean and the Pacific region, Africa, the Middle East, Central and Southeast Asia, the Caucasus, as well as Bangladesh, Nepal, Mongolia and Sri Lanka... The goal is to promote high-quality filmmaking in regions with a weak infrastructure for film, while fostering cultural diversity in German cinemas as well as supporting collaboration between German and European producers and partners in WCF regions and countries... The WCF provides support in the fields of production, post-production and distribution for feature length films and creative documentary features." For details, see official website

Opens in June

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation "grants support programs at leading film schools to encourage the emerging generation of filmmakers to tackle science and technology themes in their work. Film school programs include a diverse variety of opportunities for students, including seminars that introduce students to the latest scientific discoveries, access to scientific advisors to help with science content, awards for science-themed projects, and networking events with industry insiders." For details, see official website

Grants offered at the American Film Institute

Sloan Tuition Scholarship Award
Sloan Screenwriting Award
Sloan Production Award.

For details, see official website of the American Film Institute

The Sloan Writing & Production Awards at NYU Tisch School of the Arts

The Screenwriting Awards
The Production Grants

For details, see official website of the NYU Tisch School of the Arts

Fondazione Prada Film Fund

The Fondazione Prada Film Fund (FPFF) is an "initiative that supports independent cinema. Every year, it selects films without any restriction on geography, theme, genre, or language... The artistic qualities and the strength of the production plan are the main criteria on which the projects are assessed." For details, see official website

Tasveer Film Fund

The Tasveer Film Fund supports "groundbreaking original short films that showcase untold South Asian stories... The fund provides monetary grants, mentorship, and industry exposure to mid-level experienced filmmakers from North America." For details, see official website

Nature inFocus Filmmaker Fellows Program

The Nature inFocus Filmmaker Fellows Program will support "aspiring Indian filmmakers in their endeavours to share pertinent environmental stories... These short films should shine a light on conservation measures... The grant is supported by Sandeep Mall and Vipul Gupta, who are passionate wildlife photographers, conservationists and dedicated philanthropists." For details, see official website

Reborn India Short Film Fund

The Reborn India Short Film Fund is "an initiative to support emerging and independent filmmakers in bringing their vision to life. Open to filmmakers worldwide, the fund provides ₹1,00,000 to a selected project." For details, see official website

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 The [[Berlinale]] World Cinema Fund (WCF) "concentrates on backing the production and distribution of films from Latin America, the Caribbean and the Pacific region, Africa, the Middle East, Central and Southeast Asia, the Caucasus, as well as Bangladesh, Nepal, Mongolia and Sri Lanka... The goal is to promote high-quality filmmaking in regions with a weak infrastructure for film, while fostering cultural diversity in German cinemas as well as supporting collaboration between German and European producers and partners in WCF regions and countries... The WCF provides support in the fields of production, post-production and distribution for feature length films and creative documentary features." For details, see [https://www.berlinale.de/en/wcf/home/welcome.html official website]
-Deadline: March 9, 2026.
+Opens in June
 ==Alfred P. Sloan Foundation==
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 ==Fondazione Prada Film Fund==
 The Fondazione Prada Film Fund (FPFF) is an "initiative that supports independent cinema. Every year, it selects films without any restriction on geography, theme, genre, or language... The artistic qualities and the strength of the production plan are the main criteria on which the projects are assessed." For details, see [https://www.fondazioneprada.org/film-fund/?lang=en official website]
 ==Tasveer Film Fund==
 The Tasveer Film Fund supports "groundbreaking original short films that showcase untold South Asian stories... The fund provides monetary grants, mentorship, and industry exposure to mid-level experienced filmmakers from North America." For details, see [https://tasveer.org/tasveer-film-fund/ official website]
+==Nature inFocus Filmmaker Fellows Program==
+The Nature inFocus Filmmaker Fellows Program will support "aspiring Indian filmmakers in their endeavours to share pertinent environmental stories... These short films should shine a light on conservation measures... The grant is supported by [[Sandeep Mall]] and [[Vipul Gupta]], who are passionate wildlife photographers, conservationists and dedicated philanthropists." For details, see [https://www.natureinfocus.in/filmmakinggrant official website]
+==Reborn India Short Film Fund==
+The Reborn India Short Film Fund is "an initiative to support emerging and independent filmmakers in bringing their vision to life. Open to filmmakers worldwide, the fund provides ₹1,00,000 to a selected project." For details, see [https://rebornindiafilm.com/short-film-fund/ official website]