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German Films Distribution Support

German Films Service + Marketing GmbH
Last verified 5 Apr 2026 · 14 days ago
Up to €15K
Cap per project
€50K
Max public funding
50%
Sessions/year
2
Reliability
Fair
Bankability
Not bankable

Funding tracks

Grant for small additional measures
Additional distribution measures up to €15,000
up to €15,000
Loan for larger measures
Film licensed for at least four additional territories
€15,001 - €50,000

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

feature filmtv seriesdocumentaryanimationshort film

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.

● Co-production eligible● Cultural test required

Upcoming deadlines

26 Sept 2026Application deadline
26 Nov 2026Application deadline

Programme contacts

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Source: German Films Service + Marketing GmbH · verified 5 Apr 2026