German Films Distribution Support
Key questions
How much does German Films Distribution Support pay?
German Films Distribution Support offers up to €15K per project as a grant. Public funding is limited to 50% of the budget. It is not bankable.
Who is eligible for German Films Distribution Support?
German Films Distribution Support is open to feature films, TV series, documentaries, animation and short films. Eligible structures include official co-productions. Projects must pass a cultural test. Open to foreign distribution companies releasing majority German-produced films with German certificate of origin and significant German cultural imprint.
When is the next German Films Distribution Support deadline?
The next German Films Distribution Support deadline is 26 Nov 2026 (application deadline). The fund runs 2 sessions a year.
How do you apply for German Films Distribution Support?
Applications for German Films Distribution Support go to German Films Service + Marketing GmbH through its online application portal. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.
Funding tracks
Overview
German Films Distribution Support subsidizes foreign distribution companies for theatrical releases of German feature films and documentaries in international markets. The programme provides grants up to 15,000 EUR or conditionally repayable loans up to 50,000 EUR per film per country.
Eligible formats
Eligibility
Open to foreign distribution companies releasing majority German-produced films with German certificate of origin and significant German cultural imprint. German-international co-productions must be majority German financed.
Upcoming deadlines
Programme contacts
- Johanna Buse— Head of Distribution Support & Previewsbuse@german-films.de
- Sophia Lahme— Distribution Supportlahme@german-films.de