Distribution / Sales

Who can apply?

• Applications are accepted from distribution and sales companies.

What are the conditions?

• Support may be allocated to films that have received production funding in NRW, are of particular film cultural or economic interest for North Rhine-Westphalia, make a particular contribution to the development of European film culture, or are films aimed at children and young people.
• As a rule, the level of funding may not exceed 50% of the costs.
• The support is granted as a conditionally repayable, interest-free loan.
• A minimum of the funding amount must be spent in NRW – where technically possible and as long as it makes economic sense.

How does it work?

• A consultation is required before submitting an application.
• The information and documents required for the application are set out in the application forms.
• There are five submission dates each year.
• The funding decisions are taken by a film funding commitee.

Service Centre

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