FFC Global Short Film Fund

FFC Global Short Film Fund is sponsored by Female Film Club. This fund supports women and non-binary filmmakers worldwide with a package including funding, post-production value, and virtual post-production support for short films.

Female Film Club: Film Fund for Female Filmmakers Apply before September 5th for your last chance to apply FFC Global Short Film Fund Package of €33,000 Presented by Female Film Club | brought to you by Krassimira Belev & First Draf and Sponsored by IMGN Supporting Women & Non-Binary Filmmakers Worldwide €10,000 to Fund Your Short Film Sponsored by IMGN €15,000 post production value from Disauthority to complete your Short Film.

€8,000 Mo-Sys Virtual Post Production Support for the Winning Film Includes: • 1 to 1 consulting support • Studio rental for production Free IMGN account to professionally schedule your complete film in 30 min, Create Story Boards, Character Avatars and more.

€10,000 production grant for your short film made possible by IMGN €15,000 post production value from Disauthority to complete your Short Film €8,000 Mo-Sys Virtual Post Production Support for the Winning Film • 1 to 1 consulting support • Studio rental for production €600 Mo-Sys Virtual Post Production Support for Each Shortlisted Film Free IMGN account to professionally schedule your complete film in 30 min, Create Story Boards, Character Avatars and more One year membership to the Female Film Club providing guidance and coaching on mindset, skill, network and technology Access and support using the latest tech in film Experts in the industry will have their eyes on your work.

Tailored 1-1 introductions to the FFC’s network Winner announced and showcased at the BFI Film Festival in October 2026 To apply, you must meet the following criteria: ✅ The applicant must identify as female or non-binary ✅ Applicants must be 18 or older ✅ Applicant must be part of the Free Networking Space of the Female Film Club ✅ Film must be a short (max 30 minutes) — any genre welcome 3. Character Prototype (made through IMGN) 4.

Script Coverage (Automatically done through IMGN) 5. Cast and Crew bio of people already attached 6. Expected timeline of project 🌍 Open to international applicants .

All materials must be submitted in English. Ready to take the next step? Join us and discover what we can do for you.

Late submissions from 8 August = £50 THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT OUR EXCLUSIVE CELEBRATION PARTY DURING THE BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL IN OCTOBER ✨ 💡 All fees help support the €10K fund and exposure opportunities for finalists. Do I have to be based in the UK or EU? No. This is a global fund open to filmmakers anywhere in the world.

Can I get a refund on my application if I choose not to submit later? No. Application fees are non refundable. Once payment has been made, we are unable to provide a refund, even if you later choose not to complete or submit your application.

What if my budget is higher than 10. 000 Euro? The budget is allowed to be higher than the grant.

To ensure the film gets made the filmmaker needs to have all additional funding in place on Sept 8th. So if they have a budget of 14k Euro they need to have 4K in place Sept 5th. If they still need to secure 4K then they won't qualify as they cannot guarantee they will get the funding/resources and therefor the film might not get made.

What happens if I’m shortlisted or selected? You’ll receive the grant, media exposure, mentorship, and more. The final winner will be announced at our FFC BFI event in October 2026.

How does judging process work? The winner will be chosen by independent judges, all established in the film industry. Judges will be announced this summer.

Can I add other funds to complete the film? Yes, however all funding should be confirmed by 12th September. When does the project needs to be shot by?

There needs to be a realistic plan in place to finish the film by October 2027. How do I stay up to date? Follow @femalefilmclub and @krassimirabelev for updates Tell me more about the funds partners: First Draft, IMGN, Disauthority and Mo-Sys?

IMGN is an AI-powered operating system built specifically for film and TV Production. It helps producers and production teams save time, reduce costs and gain better control over their productions, allowing them to focus more on the creative aspects of filmmaking. The AI that IMGN uses is not being trained on anything anyone uploads, it’s a scheduling tool, not creating scripts or content tool, all users remain 100% ownership.

First Draft is a boutique production company dedicated to bold, emotionally intelligent, female-led storytelling across film and international co-productions. Founded by Krassimira Belev and Anton Belev, First Draft was created as a home for stories that begin with a strong point of view and grow into cinematic, culturally resonant work.

Disauthority is an independent, artist led post production company with a deep commitment to championing filmmakers and original storytelling. They bring together experienced DI support technicians and post producers to deliver complete picture post solutions for film and high end television.

From sophisticated 4K HDR workflows and tailored theatrical and HETV grading and online finishing suites, to robust content delivery and meticulous quality control, DISAUTHORITY supports every stage of the post production pipeline.

Specialising in virtual production solutions, Academy virtual production training, camera tracking, robotics and remote production systems, Mo-Sys has over 20 years of industry experience in the conception, production and installation of full turnkey and bespoke solutions.

Everyone at Mo-Sys brings their own unique personality to the table and shares the same common vision: to deliver the highest quality innovations, products and service possible to our customers. The Mo-Sys studios which the winning film can use are in London. Is my film eligible if it's already in post-production?

Yes! Films in post-production are eligible. Whether you're in the middle of colour grading, sound editing, or finishing your film, you can still apply.

Just make sure to clearly outline where your project currently stands and how the fund would help you bring it to completion. Can I submit a proof-of-concept short for a feature film I'm developing? Yes, if you're developing a feature and want to direct a short as a proof of concept, that's welcome.

The script you submit should be for the short film itself, (not the full feature screenplay!) it needs to work as a standalone short. We love supporting filmmakers who are using short film as a pathway into features.

What genres are eligible? All genres are welcome — narrative, documentary, animation, experimental, etc. 🚫 Note: Music videos are not eligible. Yes — and you may fulfil multiple roles (e.g., writer/director/producer), we understand that it might take time to get a full team on board so every applicant can apply without a team.

“The Female Film Club Global Fund believed in ‘Filthy’ when it was just a dream on a page. Being their inaugural recipient, chosen by an incredible international panel, was validation that stories like mine matter and resonate across borders. Female Film Club understands that uplifting female filmmakers requires more than just funding.

Th “The Female Film Club Global Fund believed in ‘Filthy’ when it was just a dream on a page. Being their inaugural recipient, chosen by an incredible international panel, was validation that stories like mine matter and resonate across borders. Female Film Club understands that uplifting female filmmakers requires more than just funding.

They’re committed to our continuing education and emotional well-being, and recognize that we need community, not just capital, to thrive. This award didn’t just fund my film – it reminded me I’m not alone in this fight.

” LA Celebration of winning project LA Celebration of winning project FFC, Krassimira Belev and First Draft organised a celebration in LA to celebrate the winning film and the creatives behind it, almost one year after Lisa Cole won the grant powered by Krassimira Belev and First Draft and IMGN.