Kodak Short Film Fund

Opportunity type: Grant

For: Filmmakers

Deadline: 31/10/2025

Rewards: Up to $10,000 + equipment + $10k post-production package

Location Eligibility: Worldwide

About this opportunity

The Kodak Short Film Fund allows emerging talent worldwide to test their ideas before embarking on a feature film.

Grants of up to £7,000 / $10,000 are available towards the production costs of all scripted genres and documentary short film content.

For this edition of the fund, First Flights have partnered with Kodak and Periscope to offer exceptional additional opportunities for filmmakers. Two winners will receive 5 x 400ft rolls of KODAK 16mm film stock with full processing costs covered, while one filmmaker will be awarded a comprehensive $10,000 post-production package from Periscope.

Additionally, this initiative supports using the resulting short films as proof of concept for future feature films.

The First Flights Short Film Fund is intended for live action and documentary short films of any genre. Awards will be given to projects which intend to be in production no more than six months after the deadline closes. Awards provided are non-recoupable grants.

Filmmakers will have full creative control of the project but will receive support in submitting the film to festivals and distribution opportunities with Network Ireland & Television, and ShortsTV.

Rewards

• Grants up to $10,000 for production costs
• 2 winners: 5 × 400ft rolls of Kodak 16mm film stock + full processing costs
• 1 winner: $10,000 post-production package from Periscope
• Festival submission & distribution support with Network Ireland Television & ShortsTV

Eligibility

• Open to filmmakers worldwide
• Short films (live action, animation, or documentary) of any genre, under 30 minutes
• Applicants must be 18+ years old
• Applications must be in English
• Production must begin within 6 months of the deadline
• Applicants can be the producer, director, or writer of the project

Entry Fee

• Early bird fee: £20 until August 30, 2025
• Regular fee: £30 until September 30, 2025
• Late fee: £40 until October 31, 2025

How to Apply

Apply using the link: Kodak Short Film Fund

All questions regarding this award should be sent to  hello@first-flights.com