Film Grants - Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany
Forecasted
Film Grants support filmmakers and production organizations in developing, producing and completing victim-centered Holocaust films with historical accuracy, educational value or wide audience potential.
Funder: Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Generally up to $25,000 for development or $100,000 for production/post-production; matching funds required
Summary: Supports victim-centered Holocaust films with historical accuracy, wide distribution potential and/or educational value.
Key Information: A director must be attached, and the applicant must be the person or entity holding film rights.
Description
The Claims Conference supports Holocaust films at the development, production and post-production stages. The program encompasses narrative and documentary filmmaking and requires a victim-centered approach. It prioritizes films with wide distribution potential and/or educational value, considering project content, objectives and artistic vision alongside plans for completing and distributing the work.
Films across genres are evaluated for historical accuracy, creativity, vision and planning. Applicants should present plans for both educational and non-educational distribution. Historical consultants are strongly encouraged throughout development and production, with consultation costs included in project budgets. Applicants may request support for only one project phase per application.
