Grant

Referenzförderung Kurzfilm

FFA Einreichtermine

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Closes

March 1, 2027

Effort

About 3 hours

Cost to apply

Free

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The organiser's page is in German. Everything below is in English.

What it is

Two-stage reference film funding programme for short films and non-feature children's films. Stage 1: Application for recognition of reference funding when the film has achieved success at qualifying festivals and/or won qualifying awards, with funding amount determined by points earned (minimum 15 points required, 40+ points multiplied by factor of 1.5). Stage 2: Approved funds must be claimed within two years for production of new short films, children's films, feature films, or up to 75 percent for company capital expansion.

Who it is for

Producers of short films (maximum 30 minutes) or children's films (less than 59 minutes) that have won awards or screened successfully at recognised festivals, with residence or business registration in Germany.

Open to artists in Germany.

The call says: “Source page restricts to Germany

open to all

Where

Germany

When

March 1, 2027

Programme dates not listed

What you get

Non-repayable grants awarded once yearly in May, amount depending on points achieved and annual budget, to be used for production of new projects within two years of award.

What you need to apply

  • BAFA certification
  • Federal Archives certificate confirming archival deposit of film copy
  • FSK (German film rating) certificate
  • Evidence of festival successes and prize awards according to festival list (award or nomination certificate, or festival programme documentation such as screenshot)
  • Evidence of 'particularly valuable' designation with application date before 22 May 2024 (if applicable under transition rules)

How long it takes

About 3 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 5 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

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Go to the application

https://ffa.de/zuerkennung-kurzfilme-und-nicht-programmfuellende-kinderfilme.html