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Nordlichter Talentprogramm

NDR / MOIN / nordmedia
Last verified 5 Apr 2026 · 14 days ago
Up to €383K
Cap per project
€1.1M
Max public funding
95%
Sessions/year
1
Reliability
Fair
Bankability
Not bankable

Territorial spend requirement

At least two key talents from directing, screenwriting, or producing must be from Northern Germany

Overview

The Nordlichter Talentprogramm supports debut feature films from Northern Germany with 1.15 million euros available annually for three selected projects. The programme is jointly funded by NDR, MOIN Film Funding, and nordmedia.

Eligible formats

feature film

Eligibility

At least two key talents from directing, screenwriting, or producing must be from or based in Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein, or Hamburg. Projects must be first or second feature films with Northern German settings.

Cultural test requiredStackable

Programme contacts

Source: NDR / MOIN / nordmedia · verified 5 Apr 2026