ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
Providing essential support to filmmakers worldwide
Fund your film
Innovative support programs for independent storytellers
SFFILM Rainin Grant
Applications are open for the 2026 SFFILM Rainin Grant.
SFFILM Rainin Filmmakers with Disability Grant
Applications are open for the 2026 Rainin Filmmakers with Disability Grant.
Sloan Science in Cinema Filmmaker Fellowship
Applications are open for the 2026 Sloan Science in Cinema Filmmaker Fellowship.
Sloan Stories of Science Development Fund
Applications open in 2027 for the SFFILM Sloan Stories of Science Development Fund.
SFFILM Documentary Film Fund
Applications are open for the 2026 SFFILM Documentary Film Fund.
SFFILM Cedar Road Iyagi Grant
Applications are open for the 2026 SFFILM Cedar Road Iyagi Grant.
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FilmHouse Residency
Providing Bay Area filmmakers with office space and a vibrant creative community
Filmmaker Programming
Check out the slate of upcoming events for Bay Area filmmakers
Supported Projects
Learn more about the films and filmmakers we have supported
More than $10 million distributed to over 300 films since 2009
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