SFFILM Rainin Filmmakers with Disabilities Grant
Forecasted
The SFFILM Rainin Filmmakers with Disabilities Grant by the Kenneth Rainin Foundation supports film projects by disabled filmmakers that center disability community stories and promote inclusion in cinema.
Funder: Kenneth Rainin Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Final Deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project; up to 4 projects funded annually; includes a one-year FilmHouse residency and artist development support.
Summary: Supports filmmakers with disabilities whose projects center disability community stories, advancing inclusion in film.
Key Information: By invitation only; open to international applicants; project budget cap $3 million.
Description
The SFFILM Rainin Filmmakers with Disabilities Grant, administered by SFFILM and supported by the Kenneth Rainin Foundation, is designed to increase inclusion and representation of filmmakers who identify as having a disability. The grant funds narrative or documentary films—features or shorts—that specifically center stories within the disability community. Awardees receive both financial support and access to SFFILM’s FilmHouse residency and artist development resources, aiming to amplify underrepresented voices and create a more inclusive cinematic landscape.
