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"2026 Narrative Short Film Grant Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
2026 Narrative Short Film Grant Program is sponsored by The Berkeley Film Foundation. The Berkeley Film Foundation acknowledges the growing need for funding of short, fiction film projects by East Bay filmmakers. This program accepts short fiction films only.
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Narrative Short Film Program — The Berkeley Film Foundation The 2026 Narrative Short Grant Program is now open. The deadline to submit will be August 24, 2026 at 11:59p. Please thoroughly review the guidelines before starting an application.
BFF is excited to host its third annual Narrative Short Grant Program, which provides specific funding to narrative short films made by local filmmakers. We see a growing need for funding of short fiction film projects in the region and we are happy to offer this support moving forward. Berkeley Film Foundation will provide grants in pre-production , production , post-production and distribution for narrative short film projects.
The Berkeley Film Foundation is interested in short films that use creative, thoughtful and innovative methods to tell a story with a strong theme of social or environmental justice. The review committee will be judging films based on originality, imagination, and technical skill.
Beyond the issues addressed in the film and the artistic approach, we are wondering: Is this a film that will gain a wide audience both within and outside of serious film viewers? Does the filmmaking team display a level of professionalism that will enable the film to be completed? These are some examples of things that you are encouraged to address in the application.
2026 Narrative Grant Application via Submittable 2026 Narrative Grant Guidelines
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: The applicant/filmmaker must work or live within the borders of Alameda County or Contra Costa County, provide a valid street address, and submit only one project per funding cycle. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was August 24, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
2026 Narrative Short Film Grant Program is funded by The Berkeley Film Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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