Deutscher Filmförderfonds II (DFFF II)
Key questions
How much does Deutscher Filmförderfonds II (DFFF II) pay?
Deutscher Filmförderfonds II (DFFF II) pays 30% of eligible local spend in Germany, capped at €25M per project. Minimum qualifying spend is €8M. It is bankable, so lenders will typically cash-flow it.
Who is eligible for Deutscher Filmförderfonds II (DFFF II)?
Deutscher Filmförderfonds II (DFFF II) is open to feature films. Eligible structures include official co-productions and service productions shooting in the territory. Projects must pass a cultural test. For production service providers whose film projects are carried out wholly or partially in Germany.
When is the next Deutscher Filmförderfonds II (DFFF II) deadline?
Deutscher Filmförderfonds II (DFFF II) accepts applications on a rolling basis, so there is no fixed deadline.
How do you apply for Deutscher Filmförderfonds II (DFFF II)?
Applications for Deutscher Filmförderfonds II (DFFF II) 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
€8 million minimum for feature films, €2 million for animated films
Overview
DFFF II is a cash rebate programme for production service providers working on German film productions, providing 30% of eligible German production costs up to €25 million per project.
Eligible formats
Eligibility
For production service providers whose film projects are carried out wholly 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