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Find similar grantsSpring 2026 fund cycle closed (hit 400 submission cap). Next FOFIF Shorts Program opens June 15 and closes July 16, 2026, with screening September 16.
THE FUTURE OF FILM IS FEMALE: SHORT FILM FUND is sponsored by THE FUTURE OF FILM IS FEMALE. Awards individual financial grants and post-production service in-kind grants twice annually to short films directed by women and non-binary filmmakers.
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Submit — THE FUTURE OF FILM IS FEMALE The FOFIF Short Film Fund Closes: SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED AS WE REACHED OUR 400 SUBMISSION LIMIT Notification date: JULY 20 We look at short films directed by women or non-binary filmmakers for two funding cycles a year. We consider films for financial pre-production grants and post-production grants from Heard City (sound) and Nice Shoes (color).
For ALL women and non-binary directors Preferred length is no more than 20 minutes At this time we're not funding episodic works or festival submission fees For Pre-production funds, you MUST include samples of previous work SUBMITTING YOUR SHORT FILM to The FOFIF Shorts Program 2026 Screenings at Nitehawk Cinema: SEPTEMBER 16 Notification date: AUGUST 10 Our initiative, The FOFIF Shorts Program, is a combination of our two loves: short films and exhibition.
Now, filmmakers can submit their completed short films in consideration for one of our screenings! Our 2026 edition will take place at Nitehawk Cinema (Williamsburg) on September 16 and will include 2 screenings featuring 7-9 short films selected from FilmFreeway. Visit FilmFreeway for all of the information and to submit your short:
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Women or non-binary directors for financial grant track; any gender for the Shorts Program screening track. Film length preferred 20 minutes maximum. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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