Fund · Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC)
AFAC Documentary Film Program
Next call not out yet. Usually closes in April
AFAC's documentary grant, separate from its Cinema Grant. The 2026 call opened 2 February and closed 2 April 2026, with results on 31 August. It runs in AFAC's first open call each year.
- Who can apply
- Arab directors and producers living in the Arab region or the diaspora. A non-Arab producer may apply if the director is Arab. A producer may submit up to two projects per category per cycle if they have different directors.
- What you get
- Development up to $10,000; production up to $50,000 (feature) or $20,000 (short or medium); post-production up to $25,000 (feature) or $10,000 (short or medium).
- Formats
- Documentary, Feature, Short
- You hear back
- Public announcement at the end of August
- Apply through
- Own site (Formstack)
- Languages
- Forms previewed in English
What to send
- Online application form
- Supporting documents per the checklist
- Work samples (mandatory)
How to apply
- Check the supporting documents checklist on the program page.
- Preview the development, production or post-production form.
- Submit online through Formstack before 5 pm Beirut time on deadline day.
- Watch for the confirmation email.
Worth knowing
- Submit at least 24 hours early; AFAC gives no technical help on deadline day.
- Incomplete applications are not considered and AFAC will not chase missing documents.
Checked against Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC)'s own page on October 24, 2026. Dates and fees can change, so read their call before you apply.