Jewish Film Institute Grants
About this opportunity
The Jewish Film Institute provides completion grants for narrative, documentary, hybrid, and animated films that illuminate the Jewish experience. The grants specifically support projects in post-production, providing crucial finishing funds to filmmakers worldwide. Since launching in 2020, the programme has awarded over $500,000 to 38 projects.
Application tips
Your project must be in post-production with at least a strong rough cut — the grants fund completion expenses only. Projects in development, pre-production, production, or early post-production are not eligible. The early deadline is 15 February 2026; the final deadline is 8 March 2026.
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