Post-Production Funding for Feature Films
We support feature films in the final production phase—from editing and sound to other post-production activities.
Is this grant right for me?
First, please check whether you meet the funding criteria. Post-production funding is intended for filmmakers who wish to complete a feature film project that has already been shot and is now in post-production. In addition to high-budget funding, simplified funding is available for eligible low-budget projects. Which funding track is appropriate depends on the project’s requirements and budget.
a) High-Budget Productions
Funding for post-production work on feature films that have not received production funding from the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW.
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Post-Production Work
Funding is provided for post-production activities for feature films.
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No Prior Production Funding
Post-production funding may be granted provided that the feature film in question has not already received production funding from the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW.
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NRW Effect
At least 1.5 times the amount of funding granted must be spent in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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Type of Funding
Funding is provided in the form of a conditionally repayable, interest-free loan.
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Application
The documents required for the requested post-production activities, the cost estimate, and the financing plan must be submitted with the application.
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Projects That Have Already Received Production Funding
Feature films that have already received production funding from the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW are ineligible for additional post-production funding.
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Start of Work
As a general rule, work on the requested post-production activities may not begin until after the application has been submitted.
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Consultation
A consultation is required before submitting the application. Access to the online portal will be granted only after the consultation has taken place.
b) Low-Budget Productions (Simplified Funding)
Post-production funding for feature and experimental films of 79 minutes or longer for directors from North Rhine-Westphalia.
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Directors from North Rhine-Westphalia
Only directors from North Rhine-Westphalia are eligible to apply. Co-productions are only permitted with producers and production companies from North Rhine-Westphalia.
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New Projects
Funding is provided for new projects. The film that is the subject of the application must not have previously received production funding from Germany.
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Rough Cut
A rough cut of the film must be submitted with the application.
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Description of the Measure
The application must include a project description as well as a description of the post-production measures for which funding is being requested.
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Financing and Budget Planning
The application must include a cost estimate and financing plan for both the production and post-production phases.
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Maximum Grant Amount and Applicant’s Contribution
The maximum funding amount is 40,000 euros and is provided as a grant. The grant may not exceed 80 percent of the total production costs. The grant amount must be spent in North Rhine-Westphalia to the greatest extent possible. At least 5 percent of the estimated costs must be covered by the applicant’s own funds. Own funds include cash on hand as well as reserves and provisions.
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No Eligibility Outside NRW
Only directors from North Rhine-Westphalia are eligible to apply.
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No commencement of activities prior to application
The project may not begin until the application has been submitted.
Schedule an appointment
A consultation is required before submitting an application.
For the consultation: Please send your appointment request via email to the responsible program officer, along with a one-page summary of the project and, for first-time contact, your resume and filmography.
Contacts for High-Budget Post-Production Funding
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Isabel Krolla
Cinema/Grant Applications Coordinator
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Martina Horbach
Cinema/Funding Agreements Coordinator
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Contacts for Low-Budget Post-Production Funding / Simplified Funding
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Roman Roitman
Programmer for Low-Budget and Documentary Films
The Selection Process
Submitted projects are evaluated by different committees depending on the funding track. The Film Funding Committee decides on High-Budget Post-Production Funding. For Simplified Funding, a decision is made by an independent jury whose three members are appointed by Filmbüro NW e. V. and reconstituted for each funding session.
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