Film and Media Funding

The Film and Media Funding Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein targets stakeholders in film and media culture as well as the film and media industry in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein. The goal is to support the development and strengthening of these industries and to secure and create jobs in the funding region. Eligible applicants include individuals, micro-enterprises, as well as small and medium-sized production companies, development studios, distribution companies, and cinemas in the funding region.

The funding from Film and Media Funding Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein covers a wide range of projects and measures within the film and media industry. This includes the entire value chain from development and production to the exploitation and presentation of audiovisual content. Furthermore, measures for professional development and qualification are supported.

Film and Media Funding Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein offers financial support in the form of interest-free, success-contingent repayable loans or grants. The funding amount varies depending on the type of measure and can reach up to 80% of the total production costs for certain projects. Project durations are project-specific and limited, with the possibility of extension.

Film and Media Funding Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein is subject to specific conditions regarding project content, financial participation, and compliance with European aid norms such as the De-minimis Regulation and the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER). Requirements for sustainability, accessibility, and regional value creation are also imposed.

The application procedure for Film and Media Funding Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein is clearly structured. It requires a preliminary consultation and the submission of complete documents by fixed deadlines. Decisions on funding applications are generally made by allocation committees.

Film and Media Funding Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein is based on specific guidelines and European and German law, which regulate the funding conditions and procedures. These legal bases ensure the compatibility of the aid with the internal market and define the framework conditions for the allocation of funds.