BKM Kulturelle Filmförderung
Key questions
How much does BKM Kulturelle Filmförderung pay?
BKM Kulturelle Filmförderung offers €8K–€1M per project as a grant. Public funding is limited to 50% of the budget. It is not bankable.
Who is eligible for BKM Kulturelle Filmförderung?
BKM Kulturelle Filmförderung is open to animation. Eligible structures include official co-productions. Projects must pass a cultural test. Producers of majority German-financed productions are eligible.
When is the next BKM Kulturelle Filmförderung deadline?
No upcoming BKM Kulturelle Filmförderung deadline is published; check the official page for the current call.
How do you apply for BKM Kulturelle Filmförderung?
Applications for BKM Kulturelle Filmförderung go to BKM (Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media) / FFA (German Federal Film Board) through its online application portal. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.
Funding tracks
Territorial spend requirement
German language or German/EU director, German producer participation, German financial involvement, theatrical release in Germany
Overview
The German Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media (BKM) provides cultural film funding for development and production of feature films, documentaries, children's films and short films, administered by the FFA.
Eligible formats
Eligibility
Producers of majority German-financed productions are eligible. Funded projects must receive theatrical release. Decisions based on independent jury recommendations.