Feature Film Synopsis Grant

Start the application process at FMS:

• Marie Mosch

  Junior Specialist, Project Proposal Funding

  Contact Marie Mosch via email.

  Go to the application form

  Exposé Promotion Checklist: How does it work?

  A consultation is not required before submitting an application for the Exposé Grant. Instead, please fill out the checklist below. In the next step, you’ll receive a code that you can use to submit your application. You will receive a response to your request within 72 hours. You can request an application code up to 48 hours before the submission deadline.

  Submissions are accepted exclusively in digital form. All documents must be received in full by the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW by the submission deadline. The date of receipt is decisive; incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

  For Authors: Eligibility Criteria for the Creative Development Exposé Grant

  Funding for exposés and research for fictional material in Stage 1 of Creative Development, based on an initial project idea.

  • Professional Screenwriter

    I am a professional screenwriter and, by definition, eligible to apply as stated on the website (relevant proof must be submitted).

  • NRW

    My primary residence, place of business, or branch office is in NRW.

  • Completed degree

    I have completed my degree and am not a student.

  • New project

    This is a new project that has not yet been submitted to any funding agency.

  • Rights to the Material

    I hold all rights to the material. Proof of rights is available.

  Service Center

  Download Stufe 1 Exposéförderung Fiktion (pdf, 70,63 KB ) Download Stufenmodell Creative Development (pdf, 75,75 KB ) Download Merkblatt zu Prüfgebühren der Pw C (pdf, 11,83 KB ) Download Ansprechpartner Innen der PWC (pdf, 378,71 KB )

  For Producers: Funding Criteria for Creative Development Exposé Grants

  Funding for synopses and research for fictional material in Stage 1 of Creative Development, based on an initial project idea.

  • Submission with a Production Company

    Producers must submit an application for Stage 1 jointly with screenwriters or filmmakers.

  • Professional producer in North Rhine-Westphalia

    I am a producer with a place of business or branch office in North Rhine-Westphalia and at least one professionally distributed feature film project or series.

  • No students

    Neither I nor the writer is a student.

  • New project

    This is a new project that has not yet been submitted to any funding agency.

  • Rights to the Material

    I hold all rights to the material. Proof of rights is available.

  Service Center

  Download Stufe 1 Exposéförderung Fiktion (pdf, 70,63 KB ) Download Stufenmodell Creative Development (pdf, 75,75 KB ) Download Merkblatt zu Prüfgebühren der Pw C (pdf, 11,83 KB ) Download Ansprechpartner Innen der PWC (pdf, 378,71 KB )

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