The Film Society awards filmmaking grants to incubate and support innovative and exceptional films. Over $1.8 million dollars has been awarded since 2009.

CONTACT 415-561-5019 grants@sffs.org

SFFS Documentary Film Fund
The SFFS Documentary Film Fund will support riveting documentaries in postproduction distinguished by compelling stories, intriguing characters and an innovative visual approach. A total of $100,000 will be disbursed annually between 2011 and 2013 to documentary filmmakers nationwide. Read more...

SFFS/KRF Filmmaking Grant
For independent filmmakers working on narrative feature projects that through plot, character, theme and/or setting explore urgent social justice issues of our time, including human and civil rights, criminal justice, anti-discrimination, gender issues and sexual identity. Read more...

SFFS/Hearst Screenwriting Grant
Made possible by the generous support of William R. Hearst III, the Hearst Screenwriting Grant will award $15,000 to a mid-career screenwriter residing in the United States. Read more...

Djerassi/SFFS Screenwriting Fellowship
Sponsored by the the Dale Djearssi, the Djerassi Residency Award/SFFS Screenwriting Fellowship will provide a one-month residency at the Djerassi Resident Artists Program for an emerging or established screenwriter in 2013. Read more...