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PFEFFER DEL SUR FUND

In its upcoming edition, JIIFF Lab 2026 is proud to continue supporting the development of outstanding film projects from across Ibero-America through the PFEFFER DEL SUR FUND.

Thanks to the generous support of the Pfeffer Family, a grant of US$ 50,000 (fifty thousand US dollars) will be awarded to one fiction feature film project participating in JIIFF Lab. At the conclusion of the lab, a final pitching session will be held, during which a jury of industry experts will select one project to receive the award.

The PFEFFER DEL SUR FUND aims to strengthen Uruguay’s audiovisual industry and promote international co-productions.

If the winning project is not based in Uruguay, it must partner with a Uruguayan production company. The Uruguayan producer will be responsible for receiving and managing the fund.

In evaluating projects, the jury will give special consideration to international co-productions, the project’s current stage of development, and its progress during JIIFF Lab.

The selected Uruguayan producer will sign an agreement with JIIFF that outlines the follow-up process, required documentation, and timeline for the film’s completion

‍TERMS & CONDITIONS

The Pfeffer del Sur Fund is a cinematic development grant established by JIIFF to foster and support the growth of film projects from across Ibero-America. With a strong focus on encouraging international co-productions, the fund awards US$ 50,000 (fifty thousand US dollars) to one standout project participating in JIIFF Lab.

Thanks to the continued generosity of the Pfeffer Family, this prestigious grant remains a key pillar of support for emerging and established filmmakers alike. The winning project will be selected by a distinguished jury of industry professionals during the Lab’s final Pitching session.

GRANT CONDITIONS & RECIPIENT COMMITMENTS

To be eligible for the grant, the awarded project must have participated in all sessions and activities of JIIFF Lab as scheduled by the organization.

  • The total budget of the project must not exceed US$ 1,500,000, and at least 25% of its financing must be confirmed at the time of selection.
  • If the winning project is not Uruguayan, it must be partnered with a Uruguayan production company, which will be responsible for receiving and managing the funds.
  • International co-productions involving multiple countries will be positively considered.
  • The completed film must be delivered no later than January 2028.
  • The recipient agrees to grant non-commercial screening rights of the film to JIIFF for festival-related screenings in Uruguay.
  • Should the festival consider programming the film, the producer commits to holding the Latin American premiere at JIIFF.
  • The producer will sign a formal agreement with JIIFF outlining the project timeline through to the final master copy (Copy A), along with monitoring and required documentation.
  • The grant will be disbursed in three stages: Stage A (50%) upon signing the agreement, Stage B (40%) upon submission of the first accountability report and delivery of a rough cut, Stage C (10%) upon submission of the final master copy (Copy A) and the final financial report accounting for the remaining 50% of the funds.
  • The grant must be used exclusively for pre-production, production, and post-production expenses. These costs must be reported by the Uruguayan production company in formal financial statements signed by a certified public accountant. Up to 10% of the total grant may be allocated as a fee for the local (Uruguayan) producer.
  • All project communications and materials must include the acknowledgment: With the support of the Pfeffer del Sur Fund, along with the logos of Pfeffer del Sur Fund, JIIFF, and JIIFF Lab, appearing in both the opening and closing credits of the final film.