German Films World Sales Funding
Key questions
How much does German Films World Sales Funding pay?
German Films World Sales Funding is a grant decided case by case. It is not bankable.
Who is eligible for German Films World Sales Funding?
German Films World Sales Funding is open to feature films, TV series, documentaries, animation and short films. Eligible structures include official co-productions. Must be a German-based world sales company with distribution rights in at least 20 countries outside DACH region, and have had at least two new major German cinema productions in lineup in the previous calendar year.
When is the next German Films World Sales Funding deadline?
The next German Films World Sales Funding deadline is 30 Nov 2026 (application deadline). The fund runs 1 sessions a year.
How do you apply for German Films World Sales Funding?
Applications for German Films World Sales Funding go to German Films Service + Marketing GmbH / BKM (Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media). PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.
Overview
German Films supports German international world sales companies with basic funding and reference funding to improve the visibility of German cinema films at home and abroad.
Eligible formats
Eligibility
Must be a German-based world sales company with distribution rights in at least 20 countries outside DACH region, and have had at least two new major German cinema productions in lineup in the previous calendar year
Upcoming deadlines
Programme contacts
- Ina Sommer— Head of Animation Germany & World Sales Fundingweltvertrieb@german-films.de