Film Grants Available Worldwide - 2025

This competition invites filmmakers to create and submit original short films that incorporate NASA imagery, offering a unique opportunity to showcase innovative storytelling.

Cash Prizes

The CrossCurrents Fund is an international fund for filmmakers who are members of or have a deep connection to the underrepresented and marginalized community.

$10,000 - $30,000

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Film Grant Fund provides intentional support and funding to amplify women, BIPOC & LGBTQ+ centered stories that celebrate running across the spectrum of cultural experiences.

$1000 - $3000

This prestigious talent development program selects 200 emerging filmmakers, drama series creators, and key players in the cinema industry for six days of creative exchange.

Education

This grant supports documentary filmmakers working on compelling projects that address urgent social issues. With a strong emphasis on cinematic storytelling and artistic vision, it provides funding for both early-stage development and production.

$30000 - $100000

Roy W Dean Film Grants fund independent feature films, documentaries, web series, and short films with budgets of $500,000 or less that are unique and make a contribution to society.

Cash and Services

The IDFA Bertha Fund is the only fund in the world dedicated solely to stimulating and empowering the creative documentary sector in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Oceania.

€7,500

This program offers an opportunity for creators and producers from around the world to pitch their original non-scripted entertainment formats. The initiative seeks innovative, powerful concepts designed for U.S.

Pitch Competition

This annual award supports emerging filmmakers from around the world who present the most promising pitches for director-led documentaries.

$100,000

This program is dedicated to support feature films and feature-length documentaries that promote cultural diversity and authentic storytelling.

Funding and Distribution in Germany