The Berkeley FILM Foundation (BFF) is pleased to announce the 2025 General Grant.
Donor Name: Berkeley Film Foundation (BFF)
State: California
City: Selected Cities
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/05/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Berkeley FILM Foundation supports East-Bay based emerging and established independent filmmakers whose work combines intellectual clarity with creative use of the medium.
Berkeley FILM Foundation provides grants in the production, post-production and distribution stages of the film project. They do not fund projects in the pre-production or development phase.
Types of Awards
- The Saul Zaentz Award: $25,000
- The Al Bendich Award: $20,000
- The Saul Zaentz Award for Creative Vision: $25,000
- The Jonathan Logan Elevate Award: $25,000.
Eligible Genres
- Short Documentary (40 minutes or less).
- Long Documentary (over 40 minutes).
Eligibility Criteria
The Berkeley FILM Foundation only funds filmmakers who work or live in the cities of Berkeley, Emeryville, Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond or Oakland. The applicant must be the primary creator of the work as in the Director or Producer, i.e., the editor cannot apply for a grant. Additionally, the Applicant must be:
- At least 18 years of age.
- Residing or working in a qualified city for at least one year prior to the application deadline.
For more information, visit Berkeley FILM Foundation.
