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SUMMARY:Canon Video Grant – Short Film Documentary 2026
DESCRIPTION:Opportunity type: Grant\nFor: Videographers, photojournalists, and documentary filmmakers\nDeadline: 27/05/2026\nRewards: €8,000 production grant + video kit loan + festival screening + international visibility + industry networking\nLocation Eligibility: Worldwide\n\nAbout this opportunity\n\nThe Canon Video Grant, organised by Canon in partnership with Images Evidence and the Visa pour l’Image festival, supports one professional filmmaker or photojournalist to produce a short documentary film on a social, political, economic, or cultural issue.\nThe selected recipient receives funding and equipment to produce a short film (maximum 8 minutes), which is first presented as a teaser in 2026 and later screened in full at the Visa pour l’Image festival in Perpignan in 2027.\nThe grant focuses on strong journalistic storytelling, originality, and prior professional experience in documentary or video reporting.\nRewards\n\nFull conference registration (including sessions, meals, visits, and transport during the event)\nRound-trip economy travel (train, bus, or flight depending on location)\n4 nights’ accommodation in CIMAM-approved hotels\nCIMAM membership for 2026–2028\nAccess to international networking with curators, directors, and researchers\nOptional extended programme for Getty-supported grantees (extra night, dinner, per diems, guided visits)\n\nEligibility\n\n\nOpen to professional videographers, photojournalists, and documentary filmmakers\nApplicants must have completed at least one video reportage (broadcast or non-broadcast)\nMust be able to work in English or French\nIndividual applicants only (no groups or teams)\nMust present a journalistic documentary project (social, political, economic, or cultural topic)\nPrior professional experience in video/photojournalism required\n\nEntry Fee\n\nFree to enter\nHow to Apply \nApply using the link: Canon Video Grant – Short Film Documentary 2026 ( https://visapourlimage.com/en/prix-et-bourses/bourse-canon-du-documentaire-video-court-metrage/ )\nAll questions regarding this award should be sent to canon-videogrant@orange.fr\n
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CATEGORIES:For content creators,For directors,For filmmakers,For photojournalists,For video creators,For videographers
LOCATION:Worldwide
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