Talent Film

Graduation Films

Graduation films by students and graduates of Bavarian film and television schools can be funded with a total amount of up to 820,000 euro per year, whereby the application amount for short films by students (diploma/master's degree) should not exceed the maximum funding amount of 65,000 euro. The application amount for short films by students (Bachelor) should not exceed the funding amount of € 32,500. The application amount for feature-length films (Diploma/Master) should not exceed the maximum funding amount of € 165,000. A confirmation from the respective university / Film school must be enclosed with the application.

Debut Films

Debut films by graduates of Bavarian film and television schools / universities who have completed a full degree course in directing, production or animation can be funded with a total amount of up to 850,000 euro per year. At the time of application, the degree may not have been awarded more than five years previously. The degree certificate from the respective Film school / university must be enclosed with the application.

Projects of other talented filmmakers

Talented filmmakers who are not studying or have not studied at a film school / university can receive financial support for their first film project in the “Projects of other talented filmmakers” category. The filmmakers must have completed school or vocational training and have relevant experience of working professionally in the film industry. Filmmakers who are still aiming to study at a film school are not eligible for funding.

Funding is intended for short films, whereby the application amount for short films should not exceed 50,000 euros. The total amount for “Projects of other talented filmmakers” is up to 330,000 euro per year.

Bavaria Effect

At least 100% of the requested funding amount should be spent in Bavaria. The Bavaria effect specified by the producers in the application and the specified shooting days must be provided as a minimum and will become part of the funding contract in the event of a funding recommendation.

Application

The application must be accompanied among others by the screenplay, a budget plan, a financing plan, proof of acquisition of the filming rights and a cast and crew list.

Applications for talent film funding can only be submitted via the online application portal for all four FFF application sessions of a year.

A consultation with the responsible funding executive up to 14 days before the end of the submission deadline is a requirement for submitting an application in the area of talent films.

Detailed information on submission can also be found in the information sheet on production funding for talent films.