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GrantApplications Now Open for the 2026 Filmed in NC FundCucalorus Film FoundationApplications are now open for the 2026 Filmed in NC Fund, a grant program administered by Cucalorus Film Foundation to support independent filmmakers in North Carolina.CompetitionARS GRATIA ARTIS WORLD FILM FESTIVALDorobantu Film & TelevisionARS GRATIA ARTIS WORLD FILM FESTIVAL is an exclusive competitive film festival in Arboga, Sweden, showcasing original feature and short films under the concept "Art for the Sake of Art", offering trophies, diplomas, cash prizes, and potential distribution opportunities.CompetitionArmenian Film Society London launches open call for Western Armenian cinemaArmenian Film Society LondonArmenian Film Society London invites film submissions in or about Western Armenian for premiere at the ICA as part of the 2026 Armenian Film Festival London.GrantFilm Promotion FundIndia Cine HubThe Film Promotion Fund provides monetary assistance to Indian filmmakers for promoting their films at selected international festivals and awards.GrantFFC Global Short Film FundFemale Film ClubThe FFC Global Short Film Fund offers a €10,000 production grant (plus €15,000 post‑production value and virtual production support) to female or non‑binary filmmakers worldwide for short films up to 30 minutes.GrantCinema Grants for Film Festivals, Research, Education and Production (Philippines)National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)Supports film festivals, film education, research, publications, short film production, full-length post-production, and audience development initiatives across the Philippines.CompetitionNew York International Film AwardsNew York International Film AwardsNYIFA is a monthly film and script competition that awards the best projects through private screenings and a public screening event in New York City every three months.GrantFlorida Emerging Filmmakers FundFilm FloridaThe Florida Emerging Filmmakers Fund provides cash grants of $1,000–$2,000 per project to Florida‑based emerging filmmakers.ExhibitionGrand Rapids Film Society Presents: Michigan Experimental CinemaGrand Rapids Art MuseumGrand Rapids Art Museum, in partnership with the Grand Rapids Film Society, invites Michigan‑based filmmakers to submit experimental films for the Michigan Experimental Cinema exhibition.WorkshopMoonlighter Film Camp - Post ProductionBanff Centre for Arts & CreativityMoonlighter Film Camps, led by professionals in the outdoor film industry, offer a safe learning environment for women and are designed to enhance technical filmmaking skills. The Post Production camp will focus on building your audio mixing, colour correction and other technical filmmaking skills.CompetitionCurtas Vila do Conde – International Film FestivalCurtas Metragens – Cooperativa de Produção Cultural CRLCurtas Vila do Conde – International Film Festival invites short films in fiction, animation, documentary and experimental categories, produced in 2026 or 2027, for its 35th edition in July 2027.CompetitionFILM PIPELINEFilm PipelineThe 9th Annual Film Pipeline Short Film Contest seeks forward-thinking storytellers and innovative creators, awarding $5,000 for best short narrative film.WorkshopHow to Develop Black & White Film | September 16thColorado Photographic Arts CenterLearn the magic of black and white film development in this hands-on darkroom workshop at CPAC. Designed for students of all levels, this course will guide you through the entire process of developing black and white film—from loading your reel to hanging your negatives to dry.GrantVoices With Impact Film Grant 2027Art Opening MindsVoices With Impact offers a $7.5k USD production grant for 5‑minute films exploring the theme of Sanctuary in relation to mental health, with support throughout production and a built‑in distribution network.GrantThe Emerging Filmmaker Grant of the City of FrankfurtCultural Office of the City of Frankfurt am MainThe Emerging Filmmaker Grant of the City of Frankfurt am Main offers low‑threshold start‑up funding of up to €3,000 for early‑career filmmakers to realise projects between September 2026 and May 2027.CompetitionFRACTO Experimental Film Encounter 2027 – Call for EntriesFRACTO e.V.FRACTO Experimental Film Encounter is an annual Berlin‑based festival inviting experimental filmmakers to submit works for its 2027 edition.JobNewPeople's Jury for the 20th Five Flavours Asian Film FestivalFive Flavours Asian Film FestivalPeople's Jury members are invited to join the 20th Five Flavours Asian Film Festival in Warsaw, where they will watch, discuss, and judge competition films, and participate in workshops.ResidencyDalyan Film Lab Artist ResidencyDalyan Film LabThe Dalyan Film Lab Artist Residency offers a 56‑day residential development program for emerging and mid‑career filmmakers to work on feature projects in Dalyan, Turkey.AwardSony Future Filmmaker Awards 2027SonyThe Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2027 is an international film competition offering creators the chance to win a trip to Sony Pictures Studios for an awards ceremony and industry immersion program.ExhibitionCall for Artists: CICA Experimental Film and Video 2027CICA MuseumCICA Museum invites experimental filmmakers and video artists worldwide to submit single‑channel works for the CICA Experimental Film and Video Exhibition 2027.GrantOpen Call for Research and Experiment Film GrantNetherlands Film FundDe Realisering Onderzoek & Experiment subsidie ondersteunt de realisatie van een (majoritaire) Nederlandse korte of lange film die onderzoekend, grensverleggend, experimenteel of kunstzinnig is.ResidencyBasel House of Film ResidencyBasel House of FilmThree‑month residency for emerging filmmakers (max age 43) in Basel, offering studio space, equipment, and a stipend for travel and living costs.ResidencyFrance-Korea Film Academy 2026–2027French National Centre for Cinema and the Moving Image (CNC) and the Korean Academy of Film Arts (KAFA)International professional development programme for emerging French and Korean filmmakersExhibitionSubmit Your FilmBerlin Indie Film FestivalSelected works are screened at Kino Babylon and partner venues across Berlin, in front of real audiences, in one of Europe's most vibrant film cities.CompetitionKontes Film Pendek Dinas Bina Marga DKI Jakarta 2026 "Semua Perjalanan Berawal dari Sini"Dinas Bina Marga Provinsi DKI JakartaDinas Bina Marga DKI Jakarta menggelar Kontes Film Pendek 2026 dengan tema "Semua Perjalanan Berawal dari Sini" terbuka bagi mahasiswa serta pelajar SMA/SMK/MA.WorkshopIntermediate/Advanced Black & White Film PhotographyMesa Arts CenterIntermediate/Advanced Black & White Film PhotographyExhibitionHiding in Plain Site: International Public Art Short Film Festival Open CallInternational Public Art Short Film FestivalThe International Public Art Short Film Festival is a unique opportunity for artists to showcase their work in a public setting. The festival will feature a selection of short films that explore the intersection of art and public space.ExhibitionOpen call for screening in Mexico City / New YorkExperimental CinemaThis program contemplates the idea of the film surface (emulsion), which is inherent in the production and showcasing of images, as a mirror for the environments which are captured. We are interested in films that dismantle the image so it becomes space, and inversely, in films that dismantle space so it becomes an image.FellowshipNewArtemisia Fellowship 2026 in filmJilu CommuneThe Artemisia Fellowship supports nonfiction film works and offers grants ranging from RMB 20,000 to RMB 200,000, with mentorship and workshops, for projects in China.JobDocumentary Filmmaker / EmploymentTorus Research LLCTorus Research LLC, a Seattle‑based legal team, seeks a documentary filmmaker or small production team to create a 10‑20 minute short documentary for a judicial proceeding, paid contract.ExhibitionHyperreality through AR during AI Film 3 Open Callillust. AR StudioA call for digital artists to submit AR artworks for exhibition at AI Film 3 festival venues, with placement for 2 months and social media promotion.ExhibitionCall for Art: Be Part of the 2026 Art Exhibition During SYRCL’s Wild & Scenic Film FestivalSYRCL’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival and the Nevada County Arts CouncilAre you an artist inspired by rivers, resilience, or the power of people coming together?ExhibitionPebbles Underground Film and Video Art Open Call (Due Nov. 30)Associated Artists of PittsburghPebbles Underground invites independent, experimental film and video art works for its Winter 2026 edition, which will be streamed online from December 13 to 21.CompetitionOpen Call for Films about Death – Finnish Death Studies AssociationFinnish Death Studies AssociationThe Finnish Death Studies Association invites short films and media art works that address death, the process of dying, or encountering death, offering screening opportunities in Helsinki and Oulu.GrantCall for Film Projects: SIC 2027SoundImageCultureSoundImageCulture invites filmmakers and visual artists to apply for the SIC 2027 development program, offering mentorship, masterclasses and a public presentation in Brussels.CompetitionNewSingapore | SGIFF Pro Pitching Forum 2026 open callSingapore International Film FestivalThe SGIFF Pro Pitching Forum 2026 invites feature film producers to pitch projects with a clear intention to collaborate with Singapore or Southeast Asia, offering a chance to meet co‑production partners, financiers, and industry experts.CompetitionKing County, Washington Artists Northwest Film Forum's Collective Power FundThe Awesome FoundationAn initiative by Northwest Film Forum, Collective Power Fund distributes a total of $60,000 over 14 projects by arts collectives and individual artists in unincorporated and incorporated King County, Washington—and focuses primarily on supporting work that incites public dialogue, pushes boundaries, explores genre fluidity, speaks its truth through an authentic perspective, and is often non-traditional, anti-institutional, socially responsible, or disruptive of existing structures and conventions.ExhibitionGalerie TIC in Brno has announced an open call for 2027Galerie TICThe European Media Art Festival (EMAF) announces an open call for media artists working in the fields of film (experimental short and feature films), installation (installative, interactive, spatial, or sculptural media art works), or performative media (performances, live events, and workshops).Videoart.Ist International Video Art Screening ProgramVideoart.IstAn international screening program inviting experimental video art and short films for a nomadic festival in Turkey.Award42nd Annual IDA Documentary Awards Call for EntriesInternational Documentary AssociationThe International Documentary Association invites documentary filmmakers to submit their projects for the 42nd IDA Documentary Awards, recognizing excellence across multiple categories.AwardPremio José Rovirosa a Mejor documental y Mejor documental estudiantilFilmoteca de la UNAMPremio que otorga la Filmoteca de la UNAM a los mejores documentales y documentales estudiantiles, abierto a mexicanos y residentes extranjeros en México.Residency2027 Annecy Festival ResidencyAnnecy International Animation Film FestivalThe 2027 Annecy Festival Residency invites animation feature‑film projects in development to apply for a tailored residency offering studio space, mentorship and industry exposure.GrantDoc Society Climate Story FundDoc SocietyThe Doc Society Climate Story Fund offers up to USD 125,000 grants to documentary and nonfiction filmmakers worldwide to support late‑stage production and impact campaigns.GrantCFA × IMGN Grant ApplicationCFA InstituteCFA Institute, in partnership with IMGN, is awarding one filmmaker $4,500 to support an independent narrative project in 2026.CompetitionTen Scary Minutes 2026 – Horror Movie ContestTen Scary MinutesAn online horror short‑film competition inviting creators worldwide to submit a 10‑minute or shorter horror movie for a chance to win $500.ResidencyOpen Call: SFP9 Short Film Production GrantKokopelli Art FoundationOUT Residency, established by the Kokopelli Art Foundation, invites African artists to Lagos for an intensive two‑week production period culminating in an exhibition.CompetitionTOKAI Creative Film Awards & TOKAI Creative Screenplay Awards 2026Tokai City Creative Forest Exchange Hall東海市創造の杜交流館が主催する映像・シナリオの全国公募コンペティションです。ResidencyRE:FORM Village 2026A four-day artistic residency for filmmakers to explore new ways of storytelling.