Young Arab Theatre Fund (YATF) is a production fund designed to serve independent young Artists directors living and working in the Arab world. The long-term goal of the fund is to encourage the sustainability of independent theatre and performing arts in the Arab World and to motivate its development.

Young artists who work professionally in the contemporary performing arts in the Arab countries or have an artistic involvement in the region can apply for a grant. YATF is working through different programs:

· Production
The YATF co-produces projects that fall within the framework of performing arts (theatre, dance, video, installation, music). Applications for production should be sent at least four months before the premiere/opening. The YATF cannot support 100% of the total budget of a production.

· Touring
The YATF supports the presentation of performing arts productions in different venues and festivals within the Arab World and beyond. Applications for touring should be sent at least six weeks before the presentation.

· Travel
The YATF supports:
-individual artists to attend festivals, in order to broaden their knowledge, see other performances, make new contacts, etc.;
-artist residencies;
-auditions.
The YATF cannot support any artist travelling for studies or scholarships.

Application deadlines: 1 January (production: for projects that are presented from April onwards; touring: for presentations that take place six weeks later); 1 May (production: for projects that are presented from September onwards; touring: for presentations that take place six weeks later); 1 September (production: for projects that are presented from January onwards; touring: for presentations that take place six weeks later).

On the YATF website application forms can be found. Applications can only be sent by e-mail, fax or mail (preferably by e-mail).

Information

Website: http://www.yatfund.org

Application form: http://www.yatfund.org/application%20forms.html

Contact information:

YATF Young Arab Theatre Fund

19, Square Sainctelette

1000 Brussels

Belgium

Fax: +32 2 203 1295

E-mail: info@yatfund.org