ISF Social Justice Short Film Grant

ISF Social Justice Short Film Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Islamic Scholarship Fund
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: September 05, 2025

Summary

The ISF Social Justice Short Film Grant supports emerging Muslim filmmakers in creating impactful short narrative or documentary films that address social justice issues. Launched in 2014 by the Islamic Scholarship Fund, this program aims to raise awareness and provoke dialogue about inequality and oppression. With a total of $625,000 awarded, the grant offers funding along with mentorship and networking opportunities to enhance storytelling and community impact.

Overview

Film Grant Program Film has an undoubtedly powerful influence on society's perceptions and beliefs about the subjects portrayed. ISF initiated our film grant program in 2014 to create a stronger narrative of Muslim stories and support Muslim filmmakers. The program has continued to grow and since its founding has awarded $625,000 to promising filmmakers. ISF is now working with a pipeline of over 111 filmmakers. The grant specifically aims to support emerging Muslim filmmakers, who are creating artistic, engaging, and positive stories about their community. The grant is split into two categories: narrative and documentary. In addition to funding, grant recipients will also receive mentorship and networking opportunities from industry professionals to help further the advancement of their script and film. ISF Social Justice Short Film Grant The ISF Social Justice Grant will support a short narrative or documentary film that addresses urgent issues of inequality, oppression, or systemic injustice. Eligible projects should aim to raise awareness, provoke empathy, and inspire dialogue and action around social justice stories. Films can be in development, production or post-production stages and demonstrate a strong commitment to authentic storytelling and community impact.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All filmmakers are eligible for consideration. We review and consider the submission of all candidates regardless of experience, career status, or individual achievements. Project may be a narrative feature length, short film, animation, or documentary. Web series are not accepted. Filmmaker must film at least 50% of the project in the U.S. Films must tell story of American muslim character and themes Projects must be in post production or distribution (except for the social justice category) Projects must be consistent with ISF's mission of art changing public policy and public opinion. Applicants must own the copyright of the proposed project. Applicants must be 18 years of age, and be citizens or legal residents of the United States or its territories.