Documentary Africa (DocA) Grants 2024 for African Filmmakers

Documentary Africa (DocA) Grants 2024 offers financial support for development, production, postproduction and impact production of short-form documentary films by African filmmakers. The program will award grants valued at $5,000 and may include associated support such as trainings, mentorships, festivals and film markets. The focus is on African producers of African nationality residing on the continent and projects should be completed within a year and under 20 minutes in duration.

Financial grant of $5,000 plus potential trainings, mentorships, participation in festivals and film markets.

Applicants must be African producers of African nationality residing on the continent, have completed at least one previous film, commit to completing the short film within a year from receiving the grant, and ensure the film is less than 20 minutes in duration.

Submit an application via the grant’s online application portal linked on the official site.