Public Interest Promotion Foundationgrant
Silent Film Fund Production Grant (サイレントフィルム基金（作品制作資金助成）)
- Who Can Apply: Individuals and groups of any nationality or professional status may apply; applicants or group representatives must be Japan-based and aged 18–35 on 2 September 2026.
- The Focus: Supports original unpublished film, contemporary art and theatre, including photography, sculpture and media art, completed between 1 January and 23 April 2027.
- The Funding: Production grants are up to JPY 300,000, with roughly three awards. One outstanding work receives a separate JPY 100,000 prize; other grants for the same work are prohibited.
- Key Requirements: Use form.run to attach the specified budget/schedule sheet, detailed project proposal with designated cover, and residence certificate issued within six months. Previous work in PDF, image or video is optional; one work per applicant.
DeadlineFriday, November 20, 2026
AwardUp to JPY 300,000 production funding; one outstanding work receives an additional JPY 100,000 prize.
Locationnational
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
DisciplinesFilm, Silent film
Age range18–35
Application notesSubmit via form.run: designated budget/production schedule; detailed proposal with designated cover; residence certificate ≤6 months old without domicile or individual number; optional previous PDF/image/video work. Foreign residents must show residence status, duration and expiry. Finish by 23 April 2027; attend the 1 May release/award event, online permitted. Guidelines: https://kosuikyo.com/wp-content/themes/standard_black_cmspro/img/silentfilm2027_youkou.pdf
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Public Interest Promotion Foundation
Organization based in Tokyo