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Production Funding for Emerging Filmmakers
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Last updated: 16.6.2025

The Production Funding for Emerging Filmmakers by the Kuratorium junger deutscher Film offers loans to support emerging filmmakers and start-ups. The aim is to promote innovative film projects in Germany and strengthen the cultural and media landscape.

Who is funded?

This funding measure is aimed at founders and start-ups in the film and media sector. The funding is available nationwide in Germany and aims to support emerging filmmakers and realize new film projects, thereby contributing to the strengthening of the German cultural and media landscape.

What is funded?

The program focuses on film production within the broader field of culture, media, and sports. It supports projects in advanced development stages, particularly those concentrating on actual product development and implementation.

Type and Scope of Funding

Support is provided in the form of loans that provide young filmmakers with the necessary financial resources for their projects.

The basis for this funding program is the Funding Guideline of the Kuratorium junger deutscher Film from July 1, 2024. This guideline is publicly accessible and regulates all details of application and processing.

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Funding Overview

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Unknown

Region

Region:

Germany

Sectors

Sectors:

Creative Industries

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Culture, Media & Sports

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Product Development, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level: National

Funding Body: The Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media (BKM)

Managed By: Kuratorium junger deutscher Film

Website: Kuratorium junger deutscher Film