Closed
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : July 4, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
The program supports fiction film projects across development, production, and post-production. Funding can reach up to US$50,000 for production, including eligible short, medium-length, and feature narrative films.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : July 4, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of feature narrative films.
- Production of short and medium-length narrative films.
- Post-production of short and medium-length narrative films.
- Production of feature narrative films.
- Post-production of feature narrative films.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Arab artists developing or producing fiction films.
- Non-Arab institutions with projects relevant to the Arab region.
- Organizations producing short narrative films (production or post-production).
- Organizations producing medium-length narrative films (production or post-production).
- Organizations developing or producing feature narrative films (development, production, or post-production).
Eligible geographic areas
- Projects implemented anywhere (no location restriction), provided they are created by Arab artists or (for non-Arab institutions) relevant to the Arab region.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are processed in approximately three to four months.
Additional information
- Indicative processing time is approximately three to four months.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cinema Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Cinema. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Cinema?
The program supports fiction film projects across development, production, and post-production. Funding can reach up to US$50,000 for production, including eligible short, medium-length, and feature narrative films.
How much funding can be received?
Cinema Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Cinema program?
To be eligible for the Cinema program, you must:
Fiction narrative film project
Arab artists or Arab-region relevance
Eligible project stage
What expenses are eligible under Cinema?
Development of feature narrative films.
Production of short and medium-length narrative films.
Post-production of short and medium-length narrative films.
Production of feature narrative films.
Post-production of feature narrative films.
Who can I contact for more information about the Cinema?
You can contact Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC).
Where is the Cinema available?
The Cinema program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the Cinema?
Cinema is funded by Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC)
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