SFFILM FilmHouse Residency
The SFFILM FilmHouse Residency by the Kenneth Rainin Foundation offers a year of mentorship, workspace, and community for Bay Area filmmakers creating documentary or narrative films.
Funder: Kenneth Rainin Foundation
Due Dates: September 3, 2026
Funding Amounts: In-kind support: 12-month residency, office space, mentorship, and professional community; no direct cash award.
Summary: Year-long residency for Bay Area-based filmmakers providing workspace, mentorship, and community to advance documentary and narrative film projects.
Key Information: Applicants must reside full-time in the Bay Area; supports both documentary and narrative filmmakers.
Description
The SFFILM FilmHouse Residency, supported by the Kenneth Rainin Foundation, is a year-round program designed to nurture emerging filmmakers based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The residency provides selected filmmakers with office space, access to a vibrant creative community, and mentorship from established industry professionals. The program aims to advance the craft and careers of filmmakers working in documentary, narrative, and hybrid film formats by fostering collaboration, peer feedback, and professional development in a supportive environment.
