Closed
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : July 4, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
AFAC’s Cinema program supports fiction film projects by Arab artists or projects relevant to the Arab region. It funds development, production, and post-production for feature, short, and medium-length 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, production, and post-production of feature-length fiction films.
- Production and post-production of short and medium-length fiction films.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form.
- Supporting material and project samples.
- Requested supporting documents and checklist items.
- Updated budget, if the requested amount is not granted in full.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Arab directors.
- Arab producers living in the Arab region or the diaspora.
- Non-Arab producers applying with an Arab director.
Who is not eligible
- AFAC board members, staff, committee members, their business partners, and family members.
- Applicants with a current open grant.
- Directors who already have an open AFAC grant.
- Producers with two open grants.
- Recipients of grants in two consecutive years, during the next two years.
Eligible expenses
- Project-related materials, space rental, and equipment rental.
- Fees for artistic and technical labor and collaboration.
- Director and producer fees up to 30% of the grant amount.
- Travel expenses linked to project implementation or research.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Retroactive support for completed projects.
- Expenses incurred before the agreement signature date.
- Mobility grants.
Eligible geographic areas
- The Arab region.
- The diaspora, for Arab directors and producers.
- Projects may be implemented anywhere if they are created by Arab artists or are relevant to the Arab region.
Selection criteria
- Completeness of the application and supporting materials.
- Compliance with the program guidelines and eligibility rules.
- Artistic approach and overall feasibility of the project.
- Assessment by readers and jury committees using the program criteria.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your application
- Review the full application form before starting.
- Gather all requested supporting materials and samples.
- Make sure the application is complete before submission.
- Step 2: Submit online
- Complete the online form through the program’s application portal.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
- Do not use regular mail or email for submission.
- Step 3: Receive confirmation
- Wait for the confirmation email after successful submission.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are checked for completeness and compliance with the guidelines.
- Eligible applications are reviewed by an independent readers committee and then by an independent jury committee.
- Selected projects are announced by email, on the website, and on social media.
- Successful applicants sign a grant agreement before funding starts.
- Grantees must submit narrative and financial reports, and payment is tied to approvals and milestones.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by an independent readers committee and jury committee.
- Selected grantees must sign a grant agreement before funding is finalized.
- Grantees must use the AFAC logo and acknowledge support in project materials.
- Final narrative and financial reports are required.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cinema Program
What is the Cinema?
AFAC’s Cinema program supports fiction film projects by Arab artists or projects relevant to the Arab region. It funds development, production, and post-production for feature, short, and medium-length 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 film project
Eligible film stage
Supporting materials required
What expenses are eligible under Cinema?
Development, production, and post-production of feature-length fiction films.
Production and post-production of short and medium-length fiction 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)