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IF APPLYING TO THE AFS GRANT FOR FEATURES IN PRODUCTION: Please note that this application, with a deadline of June 6, 2024, is for narrative and doc feature-length projects longer than 40 minutes to support pre-production, production, and post-production. NOTE: We are no longer funding distribution as its own grant category. Distribution funds may be requested as part of a post-production ask.
IF APPLYING TO THE AFS GRANT FEATURES IN DEVELOPMENT: Please note that this grant is for filmmakers with an established body of film work, including one completed and distributed feature film. Two recipients will receive an unrestricted $10,000 grant with deliverables due August 31, 2025. See Eligibility for more details.
Note: Each filmmaker can only apply with one project for either Development or Production funding.