The 2027 JFI Grants provide finishing funds exclusively for original, independent films and media projects in post-production that explore Jewish history, life, culture, and identity with nuance. Eligible projects include narratives, documentaries, shorts, episodic programs, or web series across all genres. Applicants must hold artistic and editorial control and maintain copyright. The grant supports projects with high production values, audience engagement potential, and realistic completion plans, offering recognition and screening opportunities.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, hold artistic, budgetary, and editorial control, and maintain copyright of the project. Student, educational, promotional projects, works for hire, and projects finished at application time are ineligible. Applicants do not need to be Jewish but projects mus
