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Application opens July 27, 2026; deadline August 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Current cycle not yet open as of verification date.
Berkeley FILM Foundation Narrative Short Film Program is sponsored by Berkeley FILM Foundation. This program provides funding to narrative short films made by local filmmakers. 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.
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Narrative Short Film Program — The Berkeley Film Foundation The 2026 Narrative Short Grant Program will open on July 27, 2026. The deadline to submit will be August 24, 2026 at 11:59p. Announcement of the winners will happen no later than the first week of December, 2026.
The guidelines will be updated to our 2026 requirements in April, 2026. Below is a link to our 2025 guidelines for reference. BFF is excited to host its second 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.
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Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Local filmmakers in the Bay Area/Berkeley region creating narrative short films with strong social or environmental justice themes. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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The current target date is August 24, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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