Initiative of the Kurdish Film Commission, the Kurdish Film Fund is a grant initiative dedicated to supporting the development, production, co-production, post-production and distribution of Kurdish short, medium-length, feature films and TV series in the Kurdistan region of Iraq and around the world through two annual funding cycles.
The Fund also aims to expand beyond their borders Kurdish projects by connecting them with international opportunities.
The Fund supports projects through both financial grants and tailored professional support designed to strengthen their artistic and production potential and maximize their chances of success.
The Kurdistan Film Fund backs Kurdish stories from development through to distribution. It opens twice a year to shorts, features and TV series. Every selected project gets professional support alongside the grant.
The Kurdistan Film Fund (KFF) exists to empower Kurdish filmmakers, strengthen the local audiovisual industry, and connect Kurdish stories with international audiences. We believe cinema creates culture, employment, dialogue and opportunity, while contributing to the long-term development and international visibility of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Grants
Through its financial and professional support, the Kurdish Film Fund fosters the Kurdish film industry while building a strong community of filmmakers who are bringing Kurdish stories to audiences around the world.
The Kurdish Film Fund supports projects across multiple formats.
Short and Medium-length films
Fiction, Documentary and Animation at Production or Co-production stage, or may need Distribution support.
Feature films
Fiction, Documentary and Animation at Development, Production, Co-production, or Post-production stage, or may need Distribution support.
TV Series
Fiction, Documentary and Animation at Development, Production, or Co-production stage.
Application
Click here to ApplyRegistering a project requires submitting an online form and a single PDF containing all required documents during an open cycle.
Once submitted, applications cannot be modified or withdrawn, and any incomplete dossiers will be automatically rejected.
The full regulations, guidelines, and templates are available in detail below.
Fund Cycle Timeline
The Kurdish Film Fund holds two grant cycles each year. The dates below apply to the 2026 cycle and the first grant cycle of 2027.
Call opening
September 1st, 2026
Deadline
October 16th, 2026 6pm (UTC+3)
Announcement of supported projects
mid-January 2027
Call opening
March 1st, 2027
Deadline
April 2nd, 2027
Announcement of supported projects
early July 2027
Fund Guidelines:
Recourses & Governance
The Kurdish Film Fund holds two grant cycles each year. The dates below apply to the 2026 cycle and the first grant cycle of 2027.
- General Regulations
- Guidelines & Templates
- Eligibility & Policies
- Evaluation & Selection
The Fund Team
Meet the smarts and passion dedicated to shaping better futures for places.
Bavi Yassin
President and Chairperson
Lina Amir
Executive Assistant
Miran Mohammed Faraj
Chairperson’s Secretary
Lania Abdellah
HR Manager
There’s more people behind the scene.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Feature films are eligible for funding at the Development stage, as well as Production, Co-production, Post-production and Distribution.