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Germany

Up to 30% back on qualifying production spend

30%
Max Rate
47
Programmes
9
Regions
24
Treaty Partners
Germany offers 47 production finance programmes for international filmmakers, including the Deutscher Filmfoerderfonds I (DFFF I). Browse the full details below.
What You Can Access

National Incentives

The primary programmes available for international productions.

30%
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🇩🇪Deutscher Filmfoerderfonds I (DFFF I)
20-30% cash rebate on German spend for theatrical features, high-end TV, and animation. EUR 200M annual budget.
30%
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🇩🇪Deutscher Filmfoerderfonds II (DFFF II)
20-30% cash rebate for productions with minimum EUR 200K German spend. Complements DFFF I.
30%
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🇩🇪German Motion Picture Fund (GMPF)
German Motion Picture Fund — selective cash rebate of up to 30% for internationally oriented productions.
€1M
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🇩🇪FFA Projektfilmfoerderung (Selective Project Film Funding)
FFA selective production funding (Projektfilmförderung) — conditionally repayable loans for German feature films
Regional Funds

9 Regions with Local Programmes

Stackable with national incentives. Each region has its own funds and deadlines.

Qualification

Cultural Test

48of 100 points to qualifyPoints-based system
Creative content
30 pts
Creative talent
30 pts
Production in Germany
25 pts
Technical crew
15 pts
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Treaties & Conventions

Co-Production Access

European Convention (Revised)
Eurimages
Creative Europe MEDIA
European Convention (Original)
24 Bilateral Treaty Partners
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Resources

Official Bodies

German Federal Film Board (FFA)
National film authority; administers DFFF cash rebate and automatic/reference funding
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Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media (BKM)
Federal culture ministry; administers GMPF selective fund
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