FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
​​The Ibero-American Film Arts & Festival Foundation (IBAFAF) offers fiscal sponsorship to filmmakers developing projects connected to the Ibero-American creative community.
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Through this program, selected projects may raise funds through tax-deductible donations and grants under the nonprofit status of IBAFAF, while benefiting from the cultural network and industry platform created by the Ibero-American Film Festival Miami (IAFFM).
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Fiscal sponsorship provides filmmakers with the administrative structure necessary to access philanthropic funding while allowing them to maintain full creative control over their work. Our goal is to support the development and international visibility of Ibero-American cinema and emerging audiovisual voices.
What is fiscal sponsorship?
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Fiscal sponsorship is a partnership between a nonprofit organization and an independent creative project that does not have its own tax-exempt status. Through this relationship, the project may receive charitable donations and grant funding, while the nonprofit organization provides financial administration and oversight.
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For filmmakers, this structure makes it possible to access funding opportunities that typically require affiliation with a nonprofit entity, without the need to create and manage a nonprofit organization for a single production.
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The program allows filmmakers to focus on their creative work while benefiting from the credibility and administrative support of an established cultural institution.
Our mission
The IBAFAF Fiscal Sponsorship Program supports film and audiovisual projects that contribute to the cultural richness and international presence of Ibero-American storytelling.
We prioritize projects that:
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Showcase Ibero-American perspectives and cultural narratives
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Are led by filmmakers from Ibero-American countries
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Promote artistic innovation within independent cinema
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Contribute to meaningful cultural dialogue through film
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Projects may qualify through:
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bero-American direction
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Ibero-American production or co-production
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Ibero-American creative leadership
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Stories centered on Ibero-American communities or cultural themes
How the program works
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Once a project is accepted into the IBAFAF Fiscal Sponsorship Program:
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1. The project may raise funds through tax-deductible donations under the nonprofit umbrella of IBAFAF.
2. The foundation provides financial administration and oversight for funds raised.
3. Filmmakers maintain full creative control and ownership of their project.
4. Projects gain access to the cultural network and professional ecosystem of IBAFAF & IAFFM.
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Fiscal sponsorship does not mean that IBAFAF directly finances the project. Instead, it enables filmmakers to access a wider range of donors, grants, foundations, and philanthropic support.
What types of projects are eligible?​
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The program supports a wide range of audiovisual works connected to the Ibero-American film community, including:
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Narrative Feature Films
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Documentary Films
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Short Films
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Series or Episodic Projects
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Experimental or Hybrid Audiovisual Works
Projects may be at different stages of production, including:
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Development
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Pre-Production
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Production
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Post-Production
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Distribution or Festival Strategy
Benefits of Fiscal Sponsorship
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Projects accepted into the program may receive several advantages:
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Access to Tax-Deductible Donations
Supporters may contribute to your project through charitable donations processed through IBAFAF.
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Grant Eligibility
Many cultural institutions and foundations require projects to be affiliated with a nonprofit organization.
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Financial Administration
IBAFAF manages the processing and oversight of funds raised through the program.
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Institutional Credibility
Association with a cultural nonprofit organization can strengthen fundraising efforts and partnerships.
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Mentorship and Guidance
Sponsored projects may receive advisory support from the IBAFAF network.
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Access to the IAFFM Platform​
Selected projects may benefit from opportunities connected to the Ibero-American Film Festival Miami (IAFFM), including:
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Eligibility for special presentations or industry events within the festival
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Direct access to the IAFFM Work-in-Progress platform
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Opportunities to connect with industry professionals and potential partners
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IAFFM Community Membership
Sponsored filmmakers receive annual membership access to IAFFM events and programming throughout the year, allowing them to engage with the festival’s cultural and professional community.
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Eligibility Criteria
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To be considered for fiscal sponsorship, projects must meet the following requirements:
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The project must demonstrate artistic, cultural, or educational value.
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The applicant must hold creative or production leadership of the project.
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The project must maintain a clear connection to Ibero-America.
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The project must align with the cultural mission of IBAFAF and IAFFM.
