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Referenzförderung 2027 - Produktion

FFA Einreichtermine

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Closes

March 1, 2027

Effort

About 4 hours

Cost to apply

Free

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

What it is

Reference production funding for producers of feature films, talent films, children's films, documentaries and animated films. In stage 1, reference funds are awarded based on a previously produced film's commercial or festival success measured in reference points (minimum 25,000 points for feature films; minimum 10,000 points for talent, children's or documentary films). In stage 2, the awarded funds can be used within three years to produce or prepare new films, with up to 75% available for pre-production or equity capital increases.

Who it is for

Producers of feature films, talent films, children's films, documentaries and animated films with residence or business location in Germany whose previously produced film has been successfully distributed.

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 annually at the end of May, with amounts varying annually based on reference points achieved and total available budget, up to a maximum of €2,000,000 per film, which can be used to finance new film projects over three years.

What you need to apply

  • BAFA certificate
  • Federal Archives certificate confirming deposit of a copy of the film
  • FSK certificate
  • For talent films: signed filmographies of producer, director and screenwriter
  • Final attendance figures, current distribution statement and distributor's confirmation of reported attendance and net box office revenue (excluding VAT) for the reference year
  • Declaration of consent from other eligible screenwriters and directors and if applicable statement on allocation of reference funds between eligible parties
  • For festival success: proof of festival award or nomination in qualifying festival category, or prize according to FFG or administrative council list

How long it takes

About 4 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 7 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-fuer-Hersteller-programmfuellender-Filme.html