for emerging filmmakers for undiscovered talent for storytellers and writers for budding directors & producers
In our strive to discover unseen and underrepresented cinematic brilliance, we collaborate with selected entities to support and empower tomorrow’s directors, producers and writers, through awareness and partnership, fueling dreams, and igniting a motivation for a more inclusive film industry future.
The International Emerging Film Talent Fund (IEFTF) is an Athens-based philanthropic fund dedicated to strengthening film ecosystems across the Global South. Our work centres on supporting and connecting institutions that nurture emerging filmmakers, expand access to opportunity, and reinforce the cultural infrastructures on which creative communities depend.
TALENT
Through strategic partnerships, funding pathways, and cross-regional collaboration, we assist institutions in building environments where diverse stories and new voices can take root and flourish.
CINEMA
We aim to nurture diverse voices and to provide support for unheard and unseen talent, providing opportunity for outstanding emerging creativity, and in turn, contribute to the enrichment of the film industry through inclusion of underrepresented perspectives.
DIVERSITY
IEFTF collaborates with festivals, markets, labs, training initiatives, and cultural organisations to help them develop and sustain programmes that advance talent development and professional growth.
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival and Marché du Film provided another valuable opportunity for the International Emerging Film Talent Fund (IEFTF) to connect with filmmakers, industry partners and organisations from around the world.
Romanian filmmaker Ana Vijdea’s debut feature documentary Nava Mama won the top prize of €10,000 from the International Emerging Talent Fund (IEFTF).
Developed in collaboration with the International Emerging Film Talent Fund (IEFTF) “Safe Harbour” is IFFR’s new initiative for emerging filmmakers affected by displacement with the objective to open doors to networks, funding, and development support.