$10,000 available for filmmakers through JIFF
The Jewish International Film Festival has a grant pool of $10,000 is available for the production of two short films incorporating a Jewish theme, character or story arc.
Applications now closing on February 12
JIFF is seeking treatments and scripts for films under 10 minutes that are universally engaging and entertaining, and able to resonate with audiences from all backgrounds.
Successfully launched in 2017, JIFF’s Short Film Fund was established to provide funding to Australian filmmakers for the completion of a Jewish-themed short film (narrative, documentary or animation).
Most recently, the Fund was awarded to local filmmakers Karen Pearlman and Joel Kohn for their films I want to make a film about women and The Mirror. Still Alive, directed Anita Lester and a recipient of the Fund in 2017, screened at film festivals globally and was licensed by Yad Vashem as a part of their digital exhibition.
Eddie Tamir, JIFF artistic director, said “We are excited for JIFF to continue to be a catalyst for the production of great Australian short films to be shared on the big screen, providing a launching pad for their international recognition.” —
Building on a 30 year history of Jewish film festivals in Australia, JIFF has established itself as one of the world’s biggest and most successful Jewish film festivals. Cementing its reputation for delivering international cinema of supreme quality, the festival is proud to showcase a diverse and world-class slate of film and event programming: from award-winning documentaries and dramas, to comedies and short films.
JIFF is committed to supporting and championing local filmmakers, and stories reflecting the global Jewish experience.
The festival is seeking projects to a maximum length of 10 minutes, and is open to all filmmakers who are Australian residents.
Applications for the 2023 Fund are now open on the JIFF website, and close at 11:59pm on Sunday 12 February 2023. The allocation of funding will be announced by the end of February 2023, and will be determined by a panel of experienced industry judges. The films are required to be ready for exhibition at JIFF 2023, with final delivery required by early October 2023.
