IDFA's Jan Vrijman Fund supports filmmakers and festivals in developing countries. Its goal is to stimulate local film cultures and to turn the creative documentary into a truly global film art. Since 1998, the Fund has supported 247 documentary projects and 57 documentary festivals and workshops.

The Jan Vrijman Fund, named after Jan Vrijman, the man who inspired and co-founded IDFA, focuses its activities on the improvement of the documentary climate in developing countries. Independent documentary makers living in these countries can submit applications for financial support in two rounds each year. Grants are intended for script development, production and post-production.

In addition to individual film projects, the Fund also supports projects that promote local documentary production and distribution in general, such as workshops, documentary film festivals and educational programmes. The Fund does not only provide financial support, but also plays an advisory role.

The new deadlines are starting from 2010: 15 January and 15 May. Follow this link for more information on this program.