BMWKMS | Grants in the field Film
The Federal Ministry for Housing, Art, Culture, Media and Sports (BMWKMS) offers funding in the field of film. Among other, funding is awarded for project development as well as production of avant-garde and experimental films as well as animation, documentary and feature films.
Project development
- for avant-garde, experimental and animation: project-based
- for documentaries: max. 15,000 euros (starting with 70 minutes, respectively less for shorter films)
- for feature films: max. 25,000 euros (starting with 70 minutes and in cooperation with a production company, respectively less for shorter films)
Production
- for individuals: max. 90,000 euros
- for production companies: max. 120,000 euros (reference value)
Submission
There are three submission deadlines in 2026:
- 31 January
- 31 May
- 30 September
All information on submission and allocation is available (in German) on the website of BMWKMS.