GOALS FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS

$1 MIL+

FUNDS RAISED

25+

FILM PROJECTS

250+

TALENT SUPPORTED

CURRENT PROGRAMS

BRIGHT LIGHTS PROGRAM 2023-24

Support up to five South Asian Canadian short narrative film projects with funding & services of up to $15000 each plus free hands-on workshops and mentorship by globally celebrated Canadian and International filmmakers. Films would be of 10 to 15 minutes in length. All the films will have their world premiere at IFFSA followed by a global festival run. This is a yearly program. LEARN MORE ABOUT BRIGHT LIGHTS PROGRAM.

*2ND EDITION LAUNCHING IN MAY 2023

IFFSA Talent Fund’s initial focus is on short narrative films. As the initiative builds capacity, it will support feature length and digital media projects as well. Bright Lights is the pioneer project of the IFFSA Talent Fund.