Tasveer Film Fund

Tasveer Film Fund (TFF) began in 2020 to promote independent filmmakers in the US, bringing untold South Asian stories to life. Since then, TFF has supported a community of filmmakers and storytellers with resources, funding and mentorship. The grant value has increased fivefold- up to $25,000 for each film category.

For the first time this year, TFF is open to Canada-based applicants in addition to US-based applicants.

TFF is available in three different categories:

• Narrative Short
• Documentary Short (Under 40 mins)
• LGBTQIA+ Short

Tasveer Film Fund is funded by Tasveer and Netflix Fund for Creative Equity. Kickstart the financing of your next film by applying for Tasveer Film Fund 2023 today!

Requirements

• Script submitted must be at most 20 pages long for Short Film, written in standard script format. For the documentary, attach a documentary proposal in PDF format. Include a trailer and/or example clip (required).
• For short films, we fund projects from the pre-production stage.
• For the documentary category we fund projects in the post-production stage.
• Scripts must be submitted in English, even if they might be shot in another language. Filmmakers must be based in the US & Canada and with a US or Canadian bank account to receive funds.
• Filmmakers must be of South Asian heritage. Preference will be given to scripts with a social justice theme based on the South Asian diaspora experience.
• If your script/story discriminates against people of any background, ethnicity, religion, race, sexuality, or gender, you will be disqualified.
• Filmmakers must include an estimated top-sheet production budget and indicate how the funds will be utilized.
• Submission fees are non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the submission.
• Scripts submitted in previous years will not be eligible for resubmission in the current season. Filmmakers are required to have produced at least one film previously.

Timeline
* Regular Deadline - July 30 2023
* Late Deadline - September 10, 2023
* Notification to Pitch - September 30, 2023
* Pitching - Oct 12-13, 2023
* Winners Announcement - Oct 15th, 2023
* Premiere at Tasveer South Asian Film Festival - Oct 2024