idfa bertha fund for documentary filmmakers

IDFA Bertha Fund (IBF) is calling for applications from documentary filmmakers for their Project Development and Production & Post-production funding schemes.

IBF is dedicated to stimulating and empowering the creative documentary sector in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Oceania. Documentary films supported by the IBF express the artistic vision of filmmakers, using strong visual treatments to tell compelling stories that can reach a global audience. The fund takes risks on unknown and seasoned filmmakers, supporting their breakthrough from marginalised positions to the most respected platforms. Many IBF-supported films have gone on to win awards across cinema and television.

The IDFA Bertha Fund (IBF) is the only fund in the world dedicated solely to stimulating and empowering the creative documentary sector in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Oceania.

In addition to our funding schemes, the IBF puts IDFA's power and reach at the service of its filmmakers. We offer a range of activities to empower filmmakers throughout the creative and production processes, including tailored consultancies, talent development opportunities, and access to IDFA’s markets.