ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
Providing essential support to filmmakers worldwide
Fund your film
Innovative support programs for independent storytellers
SFFILM Rainin Grant
Applications for the 2026 Rainin Grant are now open.
SFFILM Rainin Filmmakers with Disability Grant
Applications for the 2026 Rainin Filmakers with Disability Grant are now open.
Sloan Science in Cinema Filmmaker Fellowship
Applications for the 2026 Sloan Science in Cinema Filmmaker Fellowship are now open.
Sloan Stories of Science Development Fund
Applications for the SFFILM Sloan Stories of Science Development Fund will open for submissions in 2027.
SFFILM Documentary Film Fund
Applications for the 2026 SFFILM Documentary Film Fund are now open.
SFFILM Cedar Road Iyagi Grant
Applications for the 2026 SFFILM Cedar Road Iyagi Grant are now open.
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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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