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OpenDue July 7, 2026·$10,000 – $20,000·Updated June 20, 2026

SFFILM Documentary Film Fund

SFFILM

Who can apply

Applicant must be at least 18 years old. Applicant must hold a key creative role for the film: ideally the producer or director. Feature-length documentary of 60 minutes or more. Project must be within 3 months of beginning post-production from the final grant application deadline. Projects that primarily use interviews as a storytelling device are not considered. Not open to full-time students, SFFILM employees, or board members

About this opportunity

SFFILM awards $10,000–$20,000 grants to approximately 3–4 feature-length documentary projects each year. Applicants must hold a key creative role (producer or director) on a documentary of 60 minutes or more that is within 3 months of beginning post-production from the final application deadline. Projects are accepted globally. Application is submitted through the SFFILM Grant Platform.

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