Opportunities for Film Makers

It is another week of opportunities.

1. IBF Classic Grant For Production & Post-Production.

Deadline: 10 June.

The IBF Classic Grant offers financial support specifically for the production and post-production stages of film projects. This funding opportunity is designed to help filmmakers finalize their projects to a professional standard, making them suitable for cinema release, television broadcast, and international film festivals.
Benefits:
👉🏾 €25,000
Apply here

2. The PLURAL+ Youth Film Festival.

Deadline: 15 June.

Young filmmakers from the ages of 12- 25 are eligible for the PLURAL+ Youth Film Festival.
Benefits:
👉🏾 All-expense paid trip and special recognitions at the PLURAL+ ceremony.
👉🏾 Accommodation and travel expenses of guardians for underaged filmmakers.
Apply here

3. The CANEX Shorts Filmmaker Competition

Deadline: 30 June.

Filmmakers can apply for the CANEX Shorts filmmaker competition.
Benefits:
👉🏾 $2,000 for each of the 3 winners.
👉🏾 Invitation and screening of their films at IATF2025.
👉🏾 Flight and accommodation.
Apply here

4. The Africa Narrative Film Awards(Viewers’ Choice) 2025

Deadline: 22 July.

Nominations are open for the Africa Narrative Film Awards(Viewers’ choice) 2025.
They’re looking for:
Films that celebrate the opportunities, innovation, and progress of Africa.
Films that centre new voices, new heroes, and new stories reflecting the Africa we want.
Nominate up to 3 films.
Benefits:
👉🏾 $5,000.
Apply here

5. IOM Short Film Contest 2025.

Deadline: 11 July.

Young Nigerian filmmakers can apply for the 2025 IOM short film contest combating trafficking in Persons in Nigeria.
Benefits:
👉🏾 $5,000.
Apply here

6. The Visions est sud Fund.

Deadline: 1 August.

Filmmakers are welcome to apply for the Visions est sud fund.
Benefits:
👉🏾 50,000 CHF for production and 20,000 CHF for post-production of fiction film.
👉🏾 20,000 CHF for production and 10,000 CHF for post-production of documentary.
Apply here

7. The Film Pipeline Competition 2025.

Deadline: 25 September.

Filmmakers can enter for the Film Pipeline competition 2025.
Benefits:
👉🏾$5,000 grand prize.
Apply here