This fund supports artistic and innovative feature-length films and creative documentary features from a defined group of eligible regions and countries. It is designed for projects from parts of the world where film infrastructure and financing opportunities may be more limited.
Best suited to artistic projects from under-supported film regions, often working with German or European partners.
The fund focuses on support in three main areas:
- Production
- Post-production
- Distribution
It is aimed at projects with strong artistic value and a clear creative identity. The overall purpose is not only to help films get made, but also to strengthen cultural diversity and encourage long-term collaboration between filmmakers in eligible regions and producers or partners in Germany and Europe.
Supported films are expected to be feature-length works. The programme is relevant for:
- Fiction feature films
- Creative documentary features
The eligible regions include parts of Latin America, the Caribbean, the Pacific region, Africa, the Middle East, Central and Southeast Asia, the Caucasus, as well as selected countries including Bangladesh, Nepal, Mongolia, and Sri Lanka. Applicants should check the official country eligibility list carefully, as the programme is region-specific and not open worldwide.
This is generally best suited to filmmakers and producers working on culturally significant, artistically driven projects that may benefit from international partnership and festival positioning. The fund has a strong reputation for supporting films that go on to screen in cinemas and major international festivals.
