Deutscher Filmförderfonds I (DFFF I)
Key questions
How much does Deutscher Filmförderfonds I (DFFF I) pay?
Deutscher Filmförderfonds I (DFFF I) pays 30% of eligible local spend in Germany, capped at €5M per project. Minimum qualifying spend is €1M. It is bankable, so lenders will typically cash-flow it.
Who is eligible for Deutscher Filmförderfonds I (DFFF I)?
Deutscher Filmförderfonds I (DFFF I) is open to feature films. Eligible structures include official co-productions. Projects must pass a cultural test. For producers of national and international co-productions filmed entirely or partially in Germany.
When is the next Deutscher Filmförderfonds I (DFFF I) deadline?
Deutscher Filmförderfonds I (DFFF I) accepts applications on a rolling basis, so there is no fixed deadline.
How do you apply for Deutscher Filmförderfonds I (DFFF I)?
Applications for Deutscher Filmförderfonds I (DFFF I) go to BKM (Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media) / FFA (German Federal Film Board) through its online application portal. Payment usually follows about 8 months after completion. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.
Territorial spend requirement
At least 25% of total production costs must be actually spent in Germany
Overview
DFFF I is a German cash rebate programme for producers of national and international co-productions, providing 30% of eligible German production costs.
Eligible formats
Eligibility
For producers of national and international co-productions filmed entirely or partially in Germany. Consultation meeting required before application submission.
Programme contacts
- Anja Geißen— Teamleitung DFFF und GMPFgeissen@ffa.de
- Isabell Heins— Förderreferentinheins@ffa.de
- Gudrun Jehle— Förderreferentinjehle@ffa.de
- Svenja Rieck— Förderreferentinrieck@ffa.de
- Annkatrin Swars— Förderreferentinswars@ffa.de
- Ines Trentmann— Förderreferentintrentmann@ffa.de
- Melanie Zemmler— Förderreferentinzemmler@ffa.de