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Narrative Short Grant Program is sponsored by The Berkeley Film Foundation. This program provides specific funding to narrative short films made by local filmmakers in the Berkeley area. The 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 opens July 27, 2026. The deadline to submit will be August 24, 2026 at 11:59p. Please thoroughly review the guidelines below to determine eligibility and learn more about the program.
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 Guidelines
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Filmmakers who live or work in Berkeley, Emeryville, Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond, or Oakland. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Narrative Short Grant Program are due August 24, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Narrative Short Grant Program is funded by The Berkeley Film Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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