Documentary Film
AFAC's Documentary Film Grant supports Arab filmmakers worldwide to develop, produce, and finish innovative documentaries that highlight diverse Arab voices and stories.
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-length post-production) | Up to $10,000 (short/medium post-production)
Summary: Supports Arab directors and producers in the Arab region or diaspora to create innovative documentary films at all stages of development, production, and post-production.
Description
This annual program provides grants to support creative documentary filmmaking by Arab directors and producers, both in the Arab region and the diaspora. Eligible projects include feature-length documentaries in development, production, or post-production, as well as short and medium-length documentaries in production and post-production. The program aims to foster original storytelling, encourage artistic and technical collaboration, and amplify diverse voices and perspectives from the Arab world. Funding can be used for research, development, production, and post-production, covering a range of project-related expenses.
