FFA Referenzfilmförderung
Key questions
How much does FFA Referenzfilmförderung pay?
FFA Referenzfilmförderung is a grant decided case by case. It is not bankable.
Who is eligible for FFA Referenzfilmförderung?
FFA Referenzfilmförderung is open to feature films and documentaries. Eligible structures include official co-productions. Projects must pass a cultural test. Film must achieve minimum reference points within one year of first theatrical release: 150,000 points (visitors) for films under €8M production cost, higher thresholds for higher budget films.
When is the next FFA Referenzfilmförderung deadline?
FFA Referenzfilmförderung runs 1 application sessions a year; the next date has not been published yet.
How do you apply for FFA Referenzfilmförderung?
Applications for FFA Referenzfilmförderung go to FFA (German Federal Film Board) through its online application portal. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.
Overview
The FFA Reference Film Funding provides grants to producers of successful German cinema films through a retrospective funding system based on a points system calculated from cinema ticket sales and festival/award success.
Eligible formats
Eligibility
Film must achieve minimum reference points within one year of first theatrical release: 150,000 points (visitors) for films under €8M production cost, higher thresholds for higher budget films. Different thresholds apply for debut films, children's films, documentaries, and low-budget films.
Programme contacts
- Karin Pennartz— Förderreferentinpennartz@ffa.de
- Sonja Halbherr— Förderreferentinhalbherr@ffa.de
- Jessica Deyssenroth— Förderreferentin EigenkapitalerhöhungDeyssenroth@ffa.de