AFAC Cinema Grant Program 2026 — Arab Fund for Arts and Culture
Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) Cinema Grant for fiction and documentary feature and short/medium films. Covers development, production and post-production phases. Open to Arab directors and producers across the Arab region and diaspora — includes Arab North Africa (Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Sudan, Mauritania). This is the Cinema Grant, distinct from the AFAC Documentary Film Program (separate grant, separate deadline).
Deadline
19 June 2026 — check arabculturefund.org/Programs/12 for exact deadline and any updates
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Cost
Free
Format
Feature films and short/medium-length films (fiction and documentary)
Eligibility
Arab directors and producers living in the Arab region or the diaspora. A non-Arab producer may apply if the film director is Arab. Explicitly includes North Africa: Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Sudan, Mauritania.
What You Get
Development: up to USD 10,000 | Production (features): up to USD 50,000 | Production (short/medium): up to USD 20,000 | Post-production (features): up to USD 25,000 | Post-production (short/medium): up to USD 10,000
What to Submit
Check AFAC website at arabculturefund.org for full application requirements — typically includes script, budget, director statement, and team credentials.
Insider Tips
AFAC has an extensive track record backing Arab-language cinema. Apply for the appropriate phase (development, production, or post) — multiple phases require separate applications. Strong team track record and a clear distribution plan strengthen applications.
Deadline: 19 June 2026
8 days left
Verify dates and eligibility on the official website before applying.
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