Documentary Film
Forecasted
Documentary Film supports directors from the Arab region with funding for creative documentaries at development, production, and post-production stages to help sustain the region’s cultural scene.
This grant was recently updated
Applications open 15 January 2027, with a listed closing date of 19 March at 5:00 PM Beirut time (GMT+3). Short and medium-length films are eligible only if the director has not previously made a feature film; other application and grant conditions were also added.
Funder: Arab Fund for Arts and Culture
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to USD 10,000–50,000 by film length and stage; projects completed within two years
Summary: Supports creative documentaries by directors from the Arab region at development, production, and post-production stages.
Key Information: Short and medium-length films qualify only if the director has not previously made a feature film.
Description
The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) supports creative documentary films in the Arab region. Its Documentary Film program welcomes directors from the 22 member states of the Arab League, wherever they live and regardless of their years of experience. Feature-length projects can receive development, production, or post-production support; short and medium-length projects can receive production or post-production support.
The grant helps filmmakers realize projects through professional and collaborator fees and other costs directly connected to implementation. Project-related research and travel may also be supported. AFAC retains no material or moral rights in supported films, while requiring grantees to acknowledge its support as part of sustaining the Arab region’s cultural scene.
