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Deadline is 11:59 PM UAE time (GMT+4) on May 28, 2026, matching stored deadline.
"SFP9 Short Film Production Grant" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
SFP9 Short Film Production Grant is sponsored by Sharjah Art Foundation. The SFP9 Short Film Production Grant supports independent filmmakers worldwide with funding to produce original short films.
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Open Call: SFP9 Short Film Production Grant | Sharjah Art Foundation Studio & Residency Programmes Studio & Residency Programmes Open Call: SFP9 Short Film Production Grant Open Call: SFP9 Short Film Production Grant Sharjah Art Foundation invites local and international filmmakers to apply for the ninth edition of the Sharjah Film Platform (SFP) Short Film Production Grant.
Offered in conjunction with SFP—the Foundation’s annual festival celebrating independent cinema and moving image—the grant supports the completion of short films that explore and expand the possibilities of contemporary filmmaking. Selected recipients will have the opportunity to premiere their films at a future edition of SFP.
The open call welcomes applications from independent filmmakers of all ages, backgrounds and regions, with no restrictions on genre. For this grant, a short film is defined as a work with a total runtime of 50 minutes or less, including credits. The grant allocates a total of 120,000 AED (approximately 30,000 USD).
The number of awardees and the individual grant amounts will be determined based on project needs. The deadline for submission is 11:59 pm UAE time (GMT +4) on 28 May 2026 . Applicants are required to submit a recorded three-minute pitch (see application information below).
Potential recipients will be assessed on the overall vision for their film, including genre, theme, structure and plot; the originality of their script; and their creative and technical skills. For more information about previous Sharjah Film Platforms, please click here .
CounterArchive Collection, We Return in Pieces (2026); Nadeem Alkarimi, Mila in the Mountains (2026); Rajan Kathet, Oxygen (2026) Salim Abu Jabal, The Untold Story of Yusra (2025); Fatima Wardy, White Musk (2025); Basma Al Sharif, Morgenkreis/Morning Circle (2025); Hana Kazim, Yathoom ( 2025) Asim Abdulaziz, I Broke a Vase (2024); Erin Nene-Lee Ramirez, St.
Andrews (2024); Judy Kibinge, Goat (2024) Adrijan Assoufi, Running in Babylon (2023); Mohammed Jassim, Bar Saar (2023); Prapat Jiwarangsan, Myanmar Anatomy (2023); Ali Mehdi, In Zainab's Heaven (2023); Wok the Rock, Sa Pu Wisisi (2023) Janus Victoria, Myth of Manila (2021); Randa Maroufi, L'mina (2022); Mariam Alserkal and Maaria Sayed, Unveiling Selma (2022) Soha Shukayr, Once Upon a Revolution (2020); Pelin Tan and Anton Vidokle, She Who Saw the Deep (2021) Julian Alexander, Laila, at Last (2019); Emerson Reyes, Children of the Lake (2019) Mohammed Al Hammadi, Maryam (2019); Abdulrahman Al Madani, Laymoon (2019); Faisal Attrache, From the Mountain (2019) Complete the application form here and provide a Vimeo/YouTube link to a three-minute pitch, an original script, a budget plan and a production schedule.
Please note that failure to submit all the required materials will result in automatic disqualification. Only one application is permitted per director. Any application received after 11:59 pm UAE time (GMT +4) on 28 May 2026 will not be considered.
Who can apply for the Short Film Production Grant? This is an international open call; filmmakers based anywhere in the world can submit an application. What is the maximum Short Film Production Grant amount allocated to an individual project?
A total of 120,000 AED will be distributed among awardees. The number of awardees varies each year. What is the submission deadline for the film grant application?
The final submission date is 11:59 pm UAE time (GMT +4) on 28 May 2026. Any submissions received after this time will be automatically rejected. What do I need to submit?
• Completed application form • Three-minute pitch (via Vimeo/YouTube) What is the maximum film/script length permitted? The final film must not exceed 50 minutes with credits (around 50 pages). In what language(s) should the script be written?
For the application process, the script must be in either English or Arabic. Should the film also be in Arabic and/or English? The final film can be in any language; however, it must include Arabic and English subtitles.
What do I need to include in the production schedule? Applicants are asked to present a workable schedule and realistic deadlines for production and postproduction. What is the purpose of the three-minute pitch?
The three-minute film pitch will be used to gain a better understanding of the film’s premise and the director’s vision. During the pitch, applicants may simply speak to the camera, share a trailer or compilation of previous works, or present any other material that clearly conveys the most important features of the film. What information should be included in my budget, and how should I allocate the grant money?
Applicants must detail projected expenses for all stages of production. They should also indicate how much grant money would be needed and show how the requested amount would be allocated. Grant money should normally be used for the production and postproduction stages and fee-based activities such as filming, editing, music production, image and sound licensing, translation and subtitling.
Can I apply with multiple films? No, applicants may apply with only one film per director. In the case of multiple entries, only the first submission will be considered, and subsequent submissions will be automatically disqualified.
We are a collective of two (or more) members. How do we ensure that all of our names and biographical data are included in the application? We advise collectives to apply under the name of their collective and include a biography of the collective in the application form.
Choose one member as a legal representative who will be the main point of contact in the event of a successful application. Who owns the rights to my Short Film Production Grant film? I would like to apply with a film that has been screened before.
Am I still eligible to apply? No, only unfinished works are eligible for this grant. Completed films may be submitted to the Sharjah Film Platform Open Call instead.
When will the results of the grant be announced? Results will be communicated to the winners by the end of the year. SFP6 Short Film Production Grant awardee Judy Kibinge's crew member on the set of Goat (2025).
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Independent filmmakers of all ages, backgrounds, and regions. No genre restrictions. Short films must be 50 minutes or less (including credits). One application per director. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows 120,000 AED (~30,000 USD). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 28, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
SFP9 Short Film Production Grant is funded by Sharjah Art Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This listing is flagged as international in scope. Check the official notice for country-specific restrictions before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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