The Jazair Awards Academy is proud to announce the creation of the Jazair Awards Film Fund, a bold new initiative aimed at supporting emerging Algerian cinematic voices and enhancing the visibility of national film talent on the international stage. Rooted in a commitment to creativity, access, and long-term industry development, the Fund will provide targeted financial support to short films, with a special focus on first-time directors and early-career filmmakers.
The Fund is designed to accompany projects at different stages—development, production, post-production—and will also support strategic needs such as festival travel, marketing materials, subtitling, and international exposure. Beyond financial assistance, the initiative reflects the Jazair Awards Academy’s broader mission: to build a sustainable film ecosystem by connecting local talent with professional opportunities, resources, and global visibility.
Starting in Q4 2025, the Fund will open its first call for submissions, targeting short films scheduled for production throughout 2026. Projects will be selected based on artistic merit, feasibility, and their contribution to the creative renewal of Algerian cinema. Filmmakers based in Algeria and within the diaspora are both eligible.
With the launch of the Jazair Awards Film Fund, the Academy takes a concrete step toward empowering a new generation of storytellers—and reaffirming Algeria’s place in the cinematic landscape of tomorrow.