The Berkeley FILM Foundation application for 2024 grants is now open.

Deadline to submit for a GENERAL GRANT will be Monday May 13, 2024 by 11:59pm PST


Deadline to submit for a STUDENT GRANT is Tuesday May 28 at 11:59pm PST.

Please review the Guidelines below to determine your eligibility.

Basic Requirements:

  • All applicants must live or work in the cities of Emeryville, Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond, or Oakland.

  • BFF accepts applications from filmmakers in Production, Post-Production or Distribution.

  • A project sample of up to 10 minutes of edited footage is required with your application.

For technical assistance, including troubles accessing your account or uploading files, please contact Submittable Support at support@submittable.com

For content questions, please contact the Berkeley FILM Foundation at isabella@berkeleyfilmfoundation.org

*NEW* 2024 GRANT GUIDELINES