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.
Our first issue of the IEFTF Newsletter where we share what we’ve been doing – and what we’ve learned along the way.
El Gouna Film Festival, IFFR, and IEFTF launch first Edition of Safe Harbour MENA
IEFTF Partners with Hubert Bals Fund to Strengthen Development Support for Independent Filmmakers