TASVEER FILM FUND

South Asia refers to the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Tibet, Sri Lanka, and Maldives. South Asian refers to anyone who belongs to these countries or has a lineage and heritage from this region.

No. You can apply for other grants and resources to complete your film if necessary. 

You can submit your film for the Short Narrative category. 

We want queer South Asian stories and films to become mainstream and a part of public discourse. For this reason, we have a dedicated category for LGBTQIA+ Short Film in Tasveer Film Fund so queer filmmakers are able to cinematically represent their experiences and what it means to be queer and South Asian.

No, you need to have a new script not in production to be eligible for the Tasveer Film Fund.

Short Film: 15 minutes 

LGBTQ+ Short Film: 15 minutes 

Documentary Film: 40 minutes max.

For Short Narrative and LGBTQ+ Short: 5-20 pages

For Documentary: A documentary proposal for a short subject film in post-production

Some from one the team has to be present during the pitch session. The pitch will take place between 11-12 Oct. at Tagney Jones, 363 Mercer St. Seattle, WA 98109 

Yes, you can make as many submissions to each category of Tasveer Film Fund. Each submission will be considered an individual entry and will require a submission fee. 

Please Note: The LGBTQIA+ category is open only to filmmakers who identify as LGBTQIA+.

Yes, you can shoot partially in South Asia, if it balances with your budget. However it is required to shoot part of the film in North America.

Tasveer will offer the following resources to our winners: 

• You will have access to 25 hours of training and mentorship from Tasveer, dedicated to bring your project to life.
• We will help you network with the film community to get the resources you need to complete your film. 
• There will be a dedicated session about the best way to distribute your film. 
• Your film will premiere at our 2024 Tasveer Film Festival.

• Script submitted must be at most 20 pages long for Short Film, written in standard script format. For the documentary, attach a documentary proposal in PDF format. Include a trailer and/or example clip (required). 
• For short films, we fund projects from the pre-production stage. 
• For the documentary category we fund projects in the post-production stage.
• Scripts must be submitted in English, even if they might be shot in another language. Filmmakers must be based in the US & Canada and with a US or Canadian bank account to receive funds. 
• Filmmakers must be of South Asian heritage. Preference will be given to scripts with a social justice theme based on the South Asian diaspora experience. 
• The script/story cannot discriminate against people of any background, ethnicity, religion, race, sexuality, or gender. 
• Filmmakers must include an estimated top-sheet production budget and indicate how the funds will be utilized. 
• Submission fees are non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the submission. 
• Scripts submitted in previous years will not be eligible for resubmission in the current season. Filmmakers are required to have produced at least one film previously.

No. Your submission fee is a one-time fee and it is non-refundable.

While we deeply empathize with your situation as a struggling filmmaker, we are unable to grant a waiver for the submission fee. We believe in maintaining a fair and standard process for all applicants. We encourage you to still consider applying and we appreciate your understanding in this matter.

You will retain the copyrights. Tasveer will have production credit.  

Yes, at the film summit you will have access to distributors. And as a part of the mentorship, we will introduce you to distributors.