Cinema
AFAC's Cinema program funds Arab fiction film projects at all stages, supporting artistic and technical excellence in Arab cinema through grants for development, production, and post-production.
Funder: Arab Fund for Arts and Culture
Due Dates: June 14, 2024 | June 19, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 (development, short/medium post-prod) | Up to $20,000 (short/medium prod) | Up to $25,000 (feature post-prod) | Up to $50,000 (feature prod) | Project duration: up to 2 years
Summary: Supports Arab filmmakers in developing, producing, and completing fiction films, with grants for various stages and lengths to foster excellence in Arab cinema.
Key Information: Applicants with an open AFAC grant are not eligible; strong supporting materials required.
Description
The Cinema program of the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) provides financial support to Arab directors and producers, as well as non-Arab producers working with Arab directors, for the creation and development of feature and short-length fiction films. The program accepts projects at various stages—development, production, and post-production for feature-length films, and production and post-production for short and medium-length films. It aims to foster artistic and technical excellence, encourage sustainability in Arab cinema, and support filmmakers with resources for research, development, production, and related expenses. Selected projects are expected to be completed within two years, and grantees must acknowledge AFAC’s support in all communications and deliverables.
