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FFA Kurzfilmförderung

FFA (German Federal Film Board)
Last verified 5 Apr 2026 · 197 days ago
Up to €40K
Sessions/year
2
Reliability
Good
Bankability
Not bankable

Key questions

How much does FFA Kurzfilmförderung pay?

FFA Kurzfilmförderung offers up to €40K per project as a grant. It is not bankable.

Who is eligible for FFA Kurzfilmförderung?

FFA Kurzfilmförderung is open to short films. Eligible structures include official co-productions. Projects must pass a cultural test. Requires significant German cultural influence; producers of short films eligible to apply; original language should be German or main participants must have close connection to Germany.

When is the next FFA Kurzfilmförderung deadline?

FFA Kurzfilmförderung runs 2 application sessions a year; the next date has not been published yet.

How do you apply for FFA Kurzfilmförderung?

Applications for FFA Kurzfilmförderung go to FFA (German Federal Film Board). PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.

Overview

The FFA Kurzfilmförderung provides jury-based cultural funding for outstanding short films with grants of up to €40,000. The programme supports the production of short films with a maximum running time of 30 minutes.

Eligible formats

short film

Eligibility

Requires significant German cultural influence; producers of short films eligible to apply; original language should be German or main participants must have close connection to Germany

● Co-production eligible● Cultural test required

Programme contacts

Source: FFA (German Federal Film Board) · verified 5 Apr 2026