Highly regarded film grants for U.S. independent filmmakers working in narrative, documentary, experimental, or hybrid films, offering $15K-$50K in funding plus career support.
Film Grants - 2025
$15,000 - $50,000
This international fund supports filmmakers who are members of or deeply connected to underrepresented and marginalized communities.
$10,000 - $30,000
Get funding and support to complete your single, nonfiction documentary for public media, whether you’re an emerging filmmaker or a veteran producer.
up to $35,000
The Hot Docs-Blue Ice Docs Fund invests in African documentary filmmakers to tell their stories and contribute to the next generation of African documentary talent.
$40,000
A grant offering $25,000–$75,000 to support global independent filmmakers creating documentaries with journalistic rigor, covering production costs and fostering fact-based storytelling.
$25,000 - $75,000
We fund non-fiction stories worldwide celebrating adventure, activism, social justice, culture, environment and indomitable spirit.
$30,000
A fellowship for Maine-based documentary filmmakers offering mentorship, workshops, and industry access to accelerate feature-length projects through a public pitch session.
Industry Mentorship
A documentary award offering up to £100,000 to emerging filmmakers from around the world.
$100,000
The Programme provides creative and financial assistance for short and feature-length films by Qatari and international first- and second-time directors, as well as established MENA directors.
up to $100,000
Open to filmmakers worldwide, this grant offers up to $100,000 for documentary projects that explore science and culture, supporting development, production, and post-production.
up to $100,000