Hessian Film and Television Funding (HessenFilm) Open
The State of Hesse, through HessenFilm und Medien GmbH, supports innovative projects in film, television, and audiovisual media. This funding strengthens Hesse as a media hub by promoting the development, production, and marketing of high-quality content, as well as local cinema and festival culture. It is characterized by diverse funding instruments and a strong focus on cultural quality and ecological standards.
Who is funded
The State of Hesse, through the Hessian Film and Television Funding (HessenFilm), supports various actors and projects in the film, television, and audiovisual media sectors. The funding aims to strengthen Hesse as a media location and to develop a high-quality, diverse cultural landscape. Eligible applicants include individuals, companies, and institutions with a connection to Hesse who wish to realize projects in this sector.
What is funded
The program supports a wide range of projects in the film and media sector, from script development and production to distribution, sales, and the promotion of cinemas and festivals. Projects of all genres and formats that are artistically and culturally high-quality and have a connection to Hesse are supported. Industrial, advertising, or image films are explicitly excluded.
Type and Scope of Funding
Hessian Film and Television Funding offers financial support in the form of grants or conditionally repayable, interest-free loans. The amount of funding varies depending on the funding area and project type, with specific maximum rates applying, and up to 2.2 million Euros possible for cultural purposes under certain conditions. The funding intensity and repayment terms are clearly defined.
Conditions and Requirements
To receive funding, applicants must meet certain legal, financial, and content-related requirements. This includes the project start, adherence to social and ecological standards, ensuring the "Hesse effect," and compliance with state aid regulations such as the AGVO and De minimis Regulation.
Application Procedure
Applications for film and media funding from HessenFilm are generally submitted online after a mandatory initial consultation. Applications are assessed by a jury or the management, with deadlines and complete documentation being crucial for admissibility.
Legal Basis
The funding program of HessenFilm und Medien GmbH is based on a specific guideline, which is financed by state funds as well as contributions from Hessischer Rundfunk and Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen. It is also subject to the European state aid rules of the AGVO and the De minimis Regulation and takes into account the Film Funding Act (FFG) for federally funded projects.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
2,200,000 €
Open Until:
30.06.2027
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Hesse (Germany)
Sectors:
Creative Industries, Information and Communication Technology
Beneficiaries:
Film, Television, Audiovisual Media, Cultural Economy, Cinema, Festivals
Funding Stages:
Planning, Product Development, Commercialization, Infrastructure, Prototyping, Experimental Development, Capacity Building, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: State of Hesse, Hessischer Rundfunk, Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen
Managed By: HessenFilm und Medien GmbH (HFM)
Website: HessenFilm und Medien GmbH