Nordlichter Talentprogramm
Key questions
How much does Nordlichter Talentprogramm pay?
Nordlichter Talentprogramm offers up to €383K per project as a grant. Public funding is limited to 95% of the budget. It is not bankable.
Who is eligible for Nordlichter Talentprogramm?
Nordlichter Talentprogramm is open to feature films with a territorial link to Lower Saxony/Bremen. Projects must pass a cultural test. At least two key talents from directing, screenwriting, or producing must be from or based in Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein, or Hamburg.
When is the next Nordlichter Talentprogramm deadline?
Nordlichter Talentprogramm runs 1 application sessions a year; the next date has not been published yet.
How do you apply for Nordlichter Talentprogramm?
Applications for Nordlichter Talentprogramm go to NDR / MOIN / nordmedia through its online application portal. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.
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
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.
Programme contacts
- Michał Honnens— Förderreferent Talentfilm, Kurzfilm, Stipendienm.honnens@nordmedia.de