Cinemas

Who can apply?

• Applications can be accepted from operators of North Rhine-Westphalian cinemas and screening venues as well as organizers of film programmes in North Rhine-Westphalia.
• Support is awarded to cinemas in North Rhine-Westphalia that give adequate consideration to German and European films.

What are the funding conditions? How does it work?

Conversion and new construction

• The funding is provided in the form of a grant and/or loan for up to 30% of the eligible costs.
• Innovative marketing measures for cinemas: the funding is provided in the form of a grant for up to 50% of the eligible costs.
• Applications can be constantly submitted.
• The funding decisions are taken by the Film Promotion Committee, which usually convenes five times a year.

Outstanding Film Programmes/Cinema Programming Award

• Premiums of up to 20,000 Euros can be awarded for outstanding film programmes.
• There is one deadline each year for the Cinema Programming Award.
• A specially assembled jury decides on which cinemas are to receive the Cinema Programming Award Prize once a year.

 Film presentations

• Grants can be awarded for special film presentations and series.
• Applications for film presentations can be constantly submitted.
• The funding decisions for film presentations are taken by the CEO.

 Application

• The information and documents required for the application are set out in the application forms.
• A consultation is required before submitting an application.

Service Centre

• Submission dates and all further documents can be found here.