Social Impact
27 June 2025
Link copied to clipboardTasveer, the leading South Asian film organization based in Seattle, proudly launches the sixth cycle of the Tasveer Film Fund (TFF) in continued partnership with Netflix. The Tasveer Film Fund supports groundbreaking original short films that center around the perspective of untold South Asian stories. This year, the program expands its impact to four $35,000 grants to mid-level filmmakers based in the U.S. or Canada.
From a pool of exceptional submissions, nine finalists will be selected to pitch their short film projects during a live event at the Tasveer Film Market in Seattle, taking place October 7–10, 2025. Finalists will pitch in front of producers, distributors, and key decision-makers, creating unmatched visibility and connection.
A jury of industry professionals will select four winning projects to receive the enhanced grant and bring their bold stories to life.
Submissions are now open on FilmFreeway and will close on August 5, 2025.
A Platform for Authentic South Asian Narratives Since launching in 2020, the Tasveer Film Fund has supported 15 groundbreaking filmmakers, many of whom have gone on to successful careers in the industry. Learn more at tasveerfestival.org/filmfund.
“The Tasveer Film Fund is more than just financial support—it’s a powerful movement to elevate South Asian stories globally,” says Rita Meher, Executive Director of Tasveer, along with Anushree Shukla, Associate Director, Tasveer Film Market.
“I’m so honored that Tasveer recognized my story, and they recognized The Sale and recognized me as a filmmaker. The kind of responses that I got to my film pitch were so moving and have carried me through the whole production process,” says Meera Joshi, Winner of the 2024 Tasveer Film Fund and Writer/Director of The Sale.
About Tasveer Founded in 2002, Tasveer is a Seattle-based nonprofit dedicated to inspiring social change through South Asian films and storytelling. It runs the Tasveer Film Festival—the only Oscar®-qualifying South Asian film festival—and the Tasveer Film Market, platforms built to spotlight diverse and underrepresented talent.
Tasveer is North America’s leading platform for South Asian storytelling and home to the world’s only Oscar®-qualifying South Asian film festival. With a 20-year legacy of championing bold, authentic stories from South Asia and its diaspora, Tasveer launched the Tasveer Film Market in 2023—the first industry hub in North America connecting South Asian stories with global executives. Now in its second year, the Market and Festival invite top executives to attend curated pitches, mentor emerging producers, and discover powerful new voices.