Bayerischer BankenFonds (BBF)
Key questions
How much does Bayerischer BankenFonds (BBF) pay?
Bayerischer BankenFonds (BBF) offers €200K–€1M per project as a grant. Public funding is limited to 100% of the budget. It is not bankable.
Who is eligible for Bayerischer BankenFonds (BBF)?
Bayerischer BankenFonds (BBF) is open to feature films with a territorial link to Bavaria. Eligible structures include official co-productions. Projects must pass a cultural test. Requires prior funding recommendation from FFF Bayern; films must show particular commercial potential; available for production (max 1M EUR) and distribution (max 200K EUR).
When is the next Bayerischer BankenFonds (BBF) deadline?
Bayerischer BankenFonds (BBF) accepts applications on a rolling basis, so there is no fixed deadline.
How do you apply for Bayerischer BankenFonds (BBF)?
Applications for Bayerischer BankenFonds (BBF) go to FFF Bayern / Bayerische Landesbank / LfA Förderbank Bayern. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.
Funding tracks
Overview
Der FFF Bayern ist die zentrale Anlaufstelle für Film- und Gamesförderung und stärkt mit 40 Mio. Euro jährlich einen der führenden Medienstandorte Deutschlands.
Eligible formats
Eligibility
Requires prior funding recommendation from FFF Bayern; films must show particular commercial potential; available for production (max 1M EUR) and distribution (max 200K EUR)
Programme contacts
- Judith Erber— Co-Head of Funding Department, Funding Department Cinema Film Production over 3 million EUR budget, International Cinema Films, Distribution and Sales, Bavarian Bank Fund (BBF)judith.erber@fff-bayern.de