UpcomingGrantGlobal (open to Nigerians)

Red Sea Fund

Red Sea Film Foundation

Amount or benefit
Not stated by funder
Deadline
Not announced
Where
Arab, African and Asian filmmakers (Nigeria eligible as African)
Apply on the official site

Who can apply

Filmmakers from the Arab world, Africa and Asia with projects in development, production or post-production; each of four annual cycles targets one stage.

Applicant type
IndividualBusiness
Business stage
IdeaEarly-stageGrowth
Location rule
Arab, African and Asian filmmakers (Nigeria eligible as African)
Global (open to Nigerians)
Sectors
Arts, culture & mediaCreative industries

What you get

Not stated by funder

Notes
The page states the fund has given $15 million in grants to 280+ projects; check detailed guidelines for African eligibility per cycle.

Deadline and status

Deadline
Not announced
Deadline details
Fund calendar: Cycle 01 Post-Production Jan 6 – Jan 27; Cycle 02 Production March 6 – 21; Cycle 03 Development May 6 – 21; Cycle 04 Post-Production July 6 – 21
Status
Upcoming

How to apply

  1. Read the full criteriaOpen the funder's programme page (redseafilmfest.com) and read the eligibility rules and questions in full.
  2. Check your fitCompare the rules above with your business. See how it fits your profile.
  3. Prepare your applicationSave it for a step-by-step workflow and document checklist, then draft your answers in the Application Studio.
  4. Apply on the funder's own siteThe deadline is not announced yet. Check the official page for the next round. Apply at redseafilmfest.com. Never pay anyone to be considered.

Source and verification

Last verified
18 October 2026, on the funder's own page
Official page
redseafilmfest.com
From the official page
“Fund Cycles Calendar CYCLE 01 POST-PRODUCTION FUND Jan 6 – Jan 27 CYCLE 02 PRODUCTION FUND March 6 – March 21”

Details change. Confirm everything on the official site before applying.

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