The Berkeley FILM Foundation (BFF) is pleased to open applications for their 2023 grant program.
Donor Name: Berkeley FILM Foundation (BFF)
State: California
City: Berkeley, Emeryville, Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond and Oakland
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/15/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $12,000
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. They support both narrative and documentary works that have a social consciousness and addresses complex issues of their time. BFF follows many aspects of IDA’s Core Application.
Berkeley FILM Foundation provides grants in the production, post-production and distribution stages. They do not fund pre-production film projects.
Funding Information
The Saul Zaentz award is $25,000* and The Al Bendich award is $20,000*.
* Recipients of these awards will be determined by the Grants Review Panel. You may not apply for them separately.
Eligibility Criteria
- Filmmaker must work or live in Berkeley, Emeryville, Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond or Oakland.
- Must use a valid street address for application, no P.O. Boxes accepted.
- BFF will not consider a new film proposal from a former grant recipient until the prior funded film is completed.
- Applicant must be:
- The Director or Producer of the film. Organizations may not apply.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be residing or working in a qualified city for at least one year prior to the application deadline.
- Be the primary creator of work submitted.
Eligible Genre
- Short Form Animation (30 minutes or less)
- Short Documentary (40 minutes or less)
- Long Documentary (over 40 minutes)
For more information, visit BFF.
