Grant

Referenzförderung 2027 - Kurzfilm

FFA Filmförderungsanstalt

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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

A two-stage funding programme for producers of short films and non-feature-length children's films. Stage 1 involves applying for recognition of reference funding based on festival success and awards earned within two years of film completion; films must achieve at least 15 reference points to qualify (5 points per festival participation, 10 points per award). Stage 2 allows applicants to request disbursement of the awarded funds within two years for production of new projects, preparation of films, or capital reinforcement of the company.

Who it is for

Producers of short films (maximum 30 minutes) or non-feature-length children's films (less than 59 minutes) who have residence or a registered business 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 that can be used for the production of new films or other eligible projects, with the amount determined by the number of reference points earned and the annual budget.

What you need to apply

  • BAFA certificate
  • Federal Archives certificate confirming deposit of film copy
  • FSK certificate
  • Proof of festival success and awards (award certificate, nomination certificate, or festival programme documentation)
  • Proof of 'particularly valuable' predicate with application date before 22 May 2024 (if applicable)

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