India Launches Environmental Film Fund
Originally published Jun 16, 2026
By Naman Ramachandran · Variety
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Key points
- The All Living Things Environmental Film Festival has launched a INR1.2 crore environmental film fund.
- The fund is backed by Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies and will support three documentary projects.
- Applications for the fund are open until June 30.
- The initiative is a partnership with Greenstories and DocedgeKolkata.
- The fund aims to promote environmental storytelling through documentary films.
The All Living Things Environmental Film Festival has introduced a significant new initiative in India, an INR1.2 crore ($126,000) environmental film fund. This fund, supported by Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies, aims to provide grants to three documentary projects focused on environmental themes. The initiative is a collaboration with documentary platforms Greenstories and DocedgeKolkata. Applications for the fund are open until June 30. The program is designed to support and promote environmental storytelling through film. The selected documentaries will likely highlight pressing ecological issues and inspire public awareness and action.
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