Grant

Referenzförderung Verleih 2027

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

Two-stage reference distribution funding for film distributors. Stage 1 awards reference funds based on reference points earned from audience success or festival success. A feature film requires minimum 25,000 reference points; talent, children's or documentary films require minimum 10,000 points. Stage 2 allows use of awarded funds for a new project within three years.

Who it is for

Film distribution companies regularly active in Germany with a registered office or branch in Germany that have successfully released feature, talent, children's, documentary or animation films.

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 subsidies awarded once annually at the end of May based on reference points earned, which can be invested in a new project within three years.

What you need to apply

  • BAFA certificate
  • Federal Archives certificate confirming film copy deposit
  • FSK certificate
  • Evidence of regular distribution activity or 12-month business plan
  • For talent films: signed filmographies of producer, director and author
  • Final visitor numbers, current distribution accounting, distributor confirmation of reported visitor numbers and net revenue
  • Festival success documentation or award certificate if applicable

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-referenzverleihfoerderung.html