German Motion Picture Fund (GMPF)
Key questions
How much does German Motion Picture Fund (GMPF) pay?
German Motion Picture Fund (GMPF) pays 30% of eligible local spend in Germany, capped at €5M per project. Public funding is limited to 30% of the budget. It is bankable, so lenders will typically cash-flow it.
Who is eligible for German Motion Picture Fund (GMPF)?
German Motion Picture Fund (GMPF) is open to TV series and short films. Eligible structures include official co-productions. Projects must pass a cultural test. Producers or co-producers must have registered office or branch in Germany and have produced a film or series in the last seven years.
When is the next German Motion Picture Fund (GMPF) deadline?
The next German Motion Picture Fund (GMPF) deadline is 1 Feb 2027 (application deadline). The fund runs 1 sessions a year.
How do you apply for German Motion Picture Fund (GMPF)?
Applications for German Motion Picture Fund (GMPF) go to BKM (Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media) / FFA (German Federal Film Board) through its online application portal. Payment usually follows about 8 months after completion. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.
Funding tracks
Territorial spend requirement
Funding calculated on approved German production costs
Overview
The German Motion Picture Fund supports the production of high-end series and films not intended for theatrical release, providing non-repayable grants of up to 30% of approved German costs.
Eligible formats
Eligibility
Producers or co-producers must have registered office or branch in Germany and have produced a film or series in the last seven years. Applications must be submitted at least 6 weeks before start of shooting.
Upcoming deadlines
Programme contacts
- Anja Geißengeissen@ffa.de
- Janine Rumprump@ffa.de
- Isabell Heinsheins@ffa.de
- Ines Trentmanntrentmann@ffa.de
- Laura Drachslerdrachsler@ffa.de