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First Flights Short Film Fund

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Closes

October 31, 2026, 10 days left

Effort

About 2 days of work

Cost to apply

Not listed

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What it is

The First Flights Short Film Fund supports emerging filmmakers worldwide in bringing original short films to life and testing creative ideas that could develop into future feature films. The fund welcomes live-action, animation and documentary projects across all genres. Projects must be under 30 minutes, have a completed script of no more than 30 pages, and be scheduled to enter production within six months of the application deadline.

Who it is for

Emerging filmmakers from anywhere in the world who want to make original short films or proof of concept projects for future features.

Open to artists anywhere.

The call says: “Source page: open to applicants from any country”

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Where

International

When

October 31, 2026, 10 days left

Programme dates not listed

What you get

Non-recoupable grants of up to US$10,000 towards production costs.

What you need to apply

  • Logline, up to 30 words
  • Synopsis, up to 250 words
  • Director's vision statement
  • Completed script, up to 30 words
  • Director's biography
  • Project budget
  • Lookbook
  • Sizzle reel (optional)

How long it takes

About 2 days of work

Long application. Estimated from the 8 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Not listed

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Go to the application

https://www.first-flights.com/short-film-fund/