Humans of Cinema and Safarnama Pictures Present

Feature Film 

Co-Production Grant

Supported by HOC Film School
Applications are Live

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About the Grant

The Humans of Cinema x Safarnama Pictures Co-Production Grant is designed to support emerging filmmakers with a distinct voice and a novel storytelling vision. Through this initiative, we aim to back a feature film at the script or early development stage with both creative and production support. At its core, it’s about creating an ecosystem to enable meaningful cinema in India.
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Co-production Support
To support bold, original stories and help them reach audiences.
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Mentorship & Guidance
To support bold, original stories and help them reach audiences.
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Industry Access
To support bold, original stories and help them reach audiences.
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Distribution & Festival Strategy
To support bold, original stories and help them reach audiences.

Evaluated by masters of the craft


Mentors

A carefully curated panel of filmmakers and experts guiding the final selection.
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Jury members

To support bold, original stories and help them reach audiences.
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How it works?

From application
to production.
Application Fees - ₹4,999
Participate
May 15 - Jun 30
Apply
Submit your first 10 script pages, pitch deck with short & long synopsis, and an optional proof of concept (2–10 min audiovisual piece).
July
Screening
All submissions are reviewed to identify high-potential projects based on the evaluation criteria
August
Shortlist & Pitch
5 projects are announced by mid August · Shortlisted filmmakers present their projects to the jury and mentors
September
Final Selection
1 project is selected
Post Selection
Production
The selected project moves into production
Who it's for?
Submit your first 10 script pages, pitch deck with short & long synopsis, and an optional proof of concept (2–10 min audiovisual piece).
Directed 2 Short Films
Been a AD on some projects
Consumed lot of Cinema
Is this for you?
Submit your first 10 script pages, pitch deck with short & long synopsis, and an optional proof of concept (2–10 min audiovisual piece).
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Requirements

OUR COLLABORATORS

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FAQs

Is there an application fee?

Yes, there is a ₹4,999 submission fee per project.

Is there an application fee?

Yes, there is a ₹4,999 submission fee per project.

Is there an application fee?

Yes, there is a ₹4,999 submission fee per project.

Is there an application fee?

Yes, there is a ₹4,999 submission fee per project.

Is there an application fee?

Yes, there is a ₹4,999 submission fee per project.

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seen on big screens

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A collaboration between HoC Film School and Safarnama
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