Production

The Film- und Medienstiftung NRW concentrates its funding on films for cinema and television as well as international co-productions. Funding is provided for all phases of production and exploitation: from screenplays through project development, pre-production and production, to distribution and sales.

Who can apply?

• Applications are accepted from producers.
• A German co-producer is required for international projects.

What are the conditions?

• At least 150 % of the funding support must be spent in North Rhine-Westphalia.
• The support must not exceed 50 % of the production costs
• The support is allocated as a conditionally repayable, interest-free loan.
• Recoupment from the film’s revenues to the Film- und Medienstifting NRW can be used for a new film project.
• Different regulations apply for TV projects and low-budget films.

How does it work?

• A consultation with the respective funding official should take place 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.