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The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival (Feb 13–22, 2026) is one of the top doc festivals in North America....and Oscar-qualifying for shorts!
🗓️ Final Deadline: Oct 3, 2025
📍 Missoula, Montana
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#Documentary #FilmFestival
The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival (Feb 13–22, 2026) is one of the top doc festivals in North America....and Oscar-qualifying for shorts!
🗓️ Final Deadline: Oct 3, 2025
📍 Missoula, Montana
🔗 buff.ly/eV5kX12
#Documentary #FilmFestival
Our Doc Funding Hub workshop is diving into real crowdfunding plans from filmmakers in the room.
Get live feedback on your own plan - or listen in and apply the lessons to yours.
Starts 12pm ET / 5pm PT → buff.ly/ovFnzMo
#Documentary #IndieFilm #FilmFunding
Our Doc Funding Hub workshop is diving into real crowdfunding plans from filmmakers in the room.
Get live feedback on your own plan - or listen in and apply the lessons to yours.
Starts 12pm ET / 5pm PT → buff.ly/ovFnzMo
#Documentary #IndieFilm #FilmFunding
The Envision Impact Lab by Perspective Fund is now accepting applications. Deadline: September 21, 2025.
🔗 buff.ly/IrzWxM0
#FundingMonday #DocumentaryFunding #ImpactLab
The Envision Impact Lab by Perspective Fund is now accepting applications. Deadline: September 21, 2025.
🔗 buff.ly/IrzWxM0
#FundingMonday #DocumentaryFunding #ImpactLab
This Wednesday, our Doc Funding Hub workshop is dedicated to reviewing real campaign plans. Bring yours for live feedback, or learn from seeing others get workshopped.
Join as a one-off or as a Hub member →
This Wednesday, our Doc Funding Hub workshop is dedicated to reviewing real campaign plans. Bring yours for live feedback, or learn from seeing others get workshopped.
Join as a one-off or as a Hub member →
Submit by Sept 30!
👉 sebastopolfilm.org
#FilmFestival #Documentary
Submit by Sept 30!
👉 sebastopolfilm.org
#FilmFestival #Documentary
👉 buff.ly/0JMOch2
#Docs #Grants #filmfund
👉 buff.ly/0JMOch2
#Docs #Grants #filmfund
Documentary storytellers: the Rome International Documentary Festival (RIDF) is open for entries!
Final Deadline: 15 September 2025
Categories: World-Doc, Ita-Doc, Short-Doc - think bold, creative films completed after 1 January 2024.
Documentary storytellers: the Rome International Documentary Festival (RIDF) is open for entries!
Final Deadline: 15 September 2025
Categories: World-Doc, Ita-Doc, Short-Doc - think bold, creative films completed after 1 January 2024.
LAST CALL: Submit to DOC LA by Sept 8, 2025!
Shorts, features, experimental & more—all genres welcome. Rolling notifications by Sept 24.
Submit here: buff.ly/UJGt9r9
#documentary #filmmaker
LAST CALL: Submit to DOC LA by Sept 8, 2025!
Shorts, features, experimental & more—all genres welcome. Rolling notifications by Sept 24.
Submit here: buff.ly/UJGt9r9
#documentary #filmmaker
The Catapult Film Fund is closing soon for applications! Submit for the Development Grant or new Project Accelerator by Sep 8, 2025 (5 PM PT).
Details & apply: buff.ly/cOHo5Ph
#DocumentaryFilm #FilmFunding
The Catapult Film Fund is closing soon for applications! Submit for the Development Grant or new Project Accelerator by Sep 8, 2025 (5 PM PT).
Details & apply: buff.ly/cOHo5Ph
#DocumentaryFilm #FilmFunding
The NYC Short Documentary Film Festival returns for it's 11th year on Nov 2, 2025!
Dedicated to nonfiction shorts 20 minutes or less, screened in the heart of NYC.
📅 Final submission deadline: Aug 31, 2025
👉 nycsdff.com
The NYC Short Documentary Film Festival returns for it's 11th year on Nov 2, 2025!
Dedicated to nonfiction shorts 20 minutes or less, screened in the heart of NYC.
📅 Final submission deadline: Aug 31, 2025
👉 nycsdff.com
Texas-based filmmakers, take note!
The 2025 AFS Grant for Short Films is now open. Grants support shorts in any style or genre, with a focus on uplifting diverse Texas voices.
📅 Deadline: Sept 4, 2025 (6 PM CT)
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Texas-based filmmakers, take note!
The 2025 AFS Grant for Short Films is now open. Grants support shorts in any style or genre, with a focus on uplifting diverse Texas voices.
📅 Deadline: Sept 4, 2025 (6 PM CT)
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Submit your doc to Jackson Doc Fest - formerly Lane Doc Fest - in Jackson, Tennessee!
🗓 Final deadline: 30 Aug 2025 | Gala & awards: Oct 11, 2025
Details: buff.ly/l0kHUaq
#docfestival #DocumentaryFilm #JacksonDocFest
Submit your doc to Jackson Doc Fest - formerly Lane Doc Fest - in Jackson, Tennessee!
🗓 Final deadline: 30 Aug 2025 | Gala & awards: Oct 11, 2025
Details: buff.ly/l0kHUaq
#docfestival #DocumentaryFilm #JacksonDocFest
Join serial-doc funder Hank Rogerson tomorrow for Part 2 of our doc crowdfunding series - how to keep your campaign alive + thriving once it’s live.
📅 Aug 13 | 12–1pm ET
🎟 buff.ly/XQQhJEY
#DocFunding #Crowdfunding #Documentary
Join serial-doc funder Hank Rogerson tomorrow for Part 2 of our doc crowdfunding series - how to keep your campaign alive + thriving once it’s live.
📅 Aug 13 | 12–1pm ET
🎟 buff.ly/XQQhJEY
#DocFunding #Crowdfunding #Documentary
The MOIN NEST development programme from Germany’s MOIN Filmförderung offers:
• NEST Space: €7,500 base + up to €50K for docs
• NEST Classic: €7,500 base grant
Deadline: Aug 25, 2025.
One application - pick your track! Apply here 👉 buff.ly/Xvk29jC
#docfunding #filmmakers
The MOIN NEST development programme from Germany’s MOIN Filmförderung offers:
• NEST Space: €7,500 base + up to €50K for docs
• NEST Classic: €7,500 base grant
Deadline: Aug 25, 2025.
One application - pick your track! Apply here 👉 buff.ly/Xvk29jC
#docfunding #filmmakers
Join serial-doc funder Hank Rogerson for Part 2: keeping momentum once your campaign is live.
📅 Aug 13 | 12–1pm ET
Bonus: Replay of Part 1 included!
🎟 buff.ly/XQQhJEY
#DocFunding #Crowdfunding #Documentary
Join serial-doc funder Hank Rogerson for Part 2: keeping momentum once your campaign is live.
📅 Aug 13 | 12–1pm ET
Bonus: Replay of Part 1 included!
🎟 buff.ly/XQQhJEY
#DocFunding #Crowdfunding #Documentary
The Turkish World Documentary Film Festival is now accepting submissions.
🗓 Final deadline: Aug 30, 2025
📍 Open to global docs focused on Turkish culture or communities
Find out more: buff.ly/EmanFlI #IndieDocs
The Turkish World Documentary Film Festival is now accepting submissions.
🗓 Final deadline: Aug 30, 2025
📍 Open to global docs focused on Turkish culture or communities
Find out more: buff.ly/EmanFlI #IndieDocs
The Southern Documentary Fund is offering $15K grants to 7 projects with strong Southern roots.
Deadline: Aug 15, 2025
More info 👉 buff.ly/MLYlSgd
#IndieFilm #DocFunding #SouthernDocs
The Southern Documentary Fund is offering $15K grants to 7 projects with strong Southern roots.
Deadline: Aug 15, 2025
More info 👉 buff.ly/MLYlSgd
#IndieFilm #DocFunding #SouthernDocs
Final deadline for DOC LA is Aug 21!
Showcase your doc in Los Angeles this fall - they love bold, global, and emerging voices.
🔗 Submit:
Final deadline for DOC LA is Aug 21!
Showcase your doc in Los Angeles this fall - they love bold, global, and emerging voices.
🔗 Submit:
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🎬The Alter-Ciné Foundation has a $10k CAD grant to support filmmakers born and living in Africa, Asia or Latin America.
🗓️ Deadline: August 15, 2025
🔗 buff.ly/HKqkx2h
#FundingMonday
🎬The Alter-Ciné Foundation has a $10k CAD grant to support filmmakers born and living in Africa, Asia or Latin America.
🗓️ Deadline: August 15, 2025
🔗 buff.ly/HKqkx2h
#FundingMonday
Got a doc with Italian roots?
Documentaria in Sicily is calling! 🌿
📍 In the stunning town of Noto
🗓 Final deadline: Aug 10
🎬 Italian shorts + features
🏆 Multiple awards, live events & more
buff.ly/DSBpbBm
#DocumentaryFilm #FilmFestival
Got a doc with Italian roots?
Documentaria in Sicily is calling! 🌿
📍 In the stunning town of Noto
🗓 Final deadline: Aug 10
🎬 Italian shorts + features
🏆 Multiple awards, live events & more
buff.ly/DSBpbBm
#DocumentaryFilm #FilmFestival
Learn how to use Midjourney to create stunning AI visuals for your doc:
🎥 B-roll
📽️ Reenactments
🌀 Abstract scenes
✅ All replays available for 1 year!
Join now → buff.ly/h39Cfel
#DocumentaryFilm #Midjourney #AIinDocs
Learn how to use Midjourney to create stunning AI visuals for your doc:
🎥 B-roll
📽️ Reenactments
🌀 Abstract scenes
✅ All replays available for 1 year!
Join now → buff.ly/h39Cfel
#DocumentaryFilm #Midjourney #AIinDocs
✅ Pre-launch tips
✅ Platform picks
✅ Real campaign lessons
🕓 9am PT, 12pm ET, 4pm UTC
👉 buff.ly/7LVp37X
#CrowdfundingDocs #DocFunding #DocumentaryTips #FilmFunding
✅ Pre-launch tips
✅ Platform picks
✅ Real campaign lessons
🕓 9am PT, 12pm ET, 4pm UTC
👉 buff.ly/7LVp37X
#CrowdfundingDocs #DocFunding #DocumentaryTips #FilmFunding
The AXS Film Fund offers $10K grants to support nonfiction creators living with disabilities or chronic illness - or working with someone who is.
⏰ Deadline: July 31
🔗 buff.ly/Y6ngkvM
#AXSFilmFund #DocumentaryFunding #InclusiveStorytelling
The AXS Film Fund offers $10K grants to support nonfiction creators living with disabilities or chronic illness - or working with someone who is.
⏰ Deadline: July 31
🔗 buff.ly/Y6ngkvM
#AXSFilmFund #DocumentaryFunding #InclusiveStorytelling