Documentary Film
AFAC's Documentary Film program funds Arab directors to create innovative documentaries, promoting diverse storytelling and artistic expression across the Arab region and diaspora.
Funder: Arab Fund for Arts and Culture
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 (development); up to $50,000 (feature-length production); up to $20,000 (short/medium production); up to $25,000 (feature post-production); up to $10,000 (short/medium post-production).
Summary: Supports Arab directors in creating innovative documentary films, fostering storytelling and artistic expression across the Arab region.
Key Information: Open to Arab directors and producers worldwide; non-Arab producers may apply if the director is Arab.
Description
The Documentary Film program, offered by the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC), provides annual grants to support creative documentary filmmaking in the Arab region. The program welcomes applications from Arab directors for feature-length, short, and medium-length documentary projects at various stages: development, production, and post-production. Its mission is to nurture artistic expression, foster diverse narratives, and strengthen the documentary film ecosystem across the Arab world and diaspora.
