World Cinema Fund Classic
Key questions
How much does World Cinema Fund Classic pay?
World Cinema Fund Classic offers up to €60K per project as a grant. Minimum qualifying spend is €200K. Public funding is limited to 50% of the budget. It is not bankable.
Who is eligible for World Cinema Fund Classic?
World Cinema Fund Classic is open to feature films and documentaries. Eligible structures include official co-productions. Feature-length films (70+ min) and creative documentaries for theatrical release.
When is the next World Cinema Fund Classic deadline?
World Cinema Fund Classic runs 2 application sessions a year; the next date has not been published yet.
How do you apply for World Cinema Fund Classic?
Applications for World Cinema Fund Classic go to Berlinale / Kulturstiftung des Bundes through its online application portal. Decisions typically take around 12 weeks. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 1 Apr 2026.
Overview
Berlinale fund supporting production and distribution of films from the Global South and underrepresented regions. Over 350 productions funded from 67 countries since 2004.
Eligible formats
Eligibility
Feature-length films (70+ min) and creative documentaries for theatrical release. Total production budget EUR 200K-1.4M. German partner must be attached.