Female Film Club Unveils Expanded €33,000 Global Short Film Fund at Cannes
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The Female Film Club (FFC) has launched the second edition of its Global Short Film Fund, featuring an expanded prize package worth €33,000 and new industry partners. The fund supports filmmakers who identify as female or non-binary, offering a production grant and post-production and virtual production services. The winner will be announced at the BFI London Film Festival in October 2026.
Facts First
- The FFC's Global Short Film Fund prize package is worth €33,000 ($38,600) and includes a €10,000 production grant.
- New industry partners include IMGN.AI, Disauthority, and Mo-Sys, contributing services and platform access.
- The fund is open to filmmakers aged 18+ who identify as female or non-binary and are registered in the FFC's free networking space.
- Applications require a screenplay, budget, character prototype, and AI-generated script coverage and must be submitted by September 5.
- The winner will be announced at an FFC event during the BFI London Film Festival in October 2026.
What Happened
The Female Film Club (FFC) unveiled the second edition of its Global Short Film Fund at the Cannes Film Festival. The expanded prize package is worth €33,000 ($38,600). The fund has three new industry partners: AI filmmaking platform IMGN.AI, post-production house Disauthority, and virtual production company Mo-Sys. The inaugural edition winner, Lisa Cole for her film 'Filthy', was announced at the BFI London Film Festival in October 2025.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a filmmaker who identifies as female or non-binary, this fund may provide significant financial and technical support for your next project. You could receive a €10,000 ($11,700) production grant, €15,000 ($17,600) in post-production services, and €8,000 ($9,400) in virtual production support, including studio access. Every applicant receives a free IMGN.AI account and three months of FFC Members Club membership, which could help you develop your screenplay and connect with a global industry network.
What's Next
Early bird submissions open on May 26, and final submissions close on September 5. The long and short list will be notified on September 20. The winner for this year's fund will be revealed at an FFC event held during the BFI London Film Festival in October 2026.