Documentary Grants
Grants ranging from $40,000 and $100,000
Funding for international filmmakers creating feature-length documentary projects that connect science and culture through innovative storytelling.
Equity Financing
Equity financing for feature-length social issue documentaries tackling urgent public questions. Best suited to projects with a director and producer attached and a total budget between $300,000 and $1.5 million USD.
Grants ranging from $10,000 to $20,000
Funding for international filmmakers finishing a feature-length documentary in post-production with strong characters, compelling story, and an innovative visual approach.
Funding $25,000 to $200,000
Funding for documentary filmmakers creating films about American history, with support for projects that combine strong research, multiple perspectives, and broad audience potential.
Mentoring, workshops, and Berlinale access
Career development for emerging film and television professionals with a strong track record, including workshops, networking, and industry access at the Berlinale.
Various Funding
Production, post-production, and distribution funding for feature films and creative documentaries from eligible regions across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Asia, and beyond.
$100,000 CAD
Non-recoupable documentary funding for Canadian independent producers with a confirmed Canadian broadcaster or qualifying platform attached. Offers up to $100,000 CAD per project.
up to $50,000 USD
Documentary grant for Arab directors in the region or diaspora, supporting feature-length and short documentaries projects. Offers up to $10,000 USD for development, up to $50,000 USD for feature production, up to $20,000 USD for short and medium-length production, and up to $25,000 USD for feature post-production.
Up to 70% of budget
This is a European co-production grant for fiction, documentary, and animation feature films of at least 70 minutes. It supports producers working across member countries and can provide funding in the form of a subsidy or a soft loan.
Funding from $5,000 to $50,000
This grant supports cross-border investigative journalism projects in Europe, including documentary filmmaking and multi-platform reporting. It is for teams working across at least two eligible European countries and offers funding from €5,000 to €50,000.