GRANT
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 required● Stackable
Programme contacts
- Michał Honnens— Förderreferent Talentfilm, Kurzfilm, Stipendienm.honnens@nordmedia.de
Source: NDR / MOIN / nordmedia · verified 5 Apr 2026