This program supports film productions from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe, aiming to make them visible worldwide while guaranteeing their distribution in Switzerland. It encourages independent production and distribution of full-length cinema fictional films and documentaries in postproduction, fostering the growth of the film industry in their country of origin.

Benefits

• Financial support for full-length (minimum 70 minutes) cinema fictional films and documentaries in postproduction.
• Promotes independent production and distribution in Switzerland and Europe.
• Acts as a catalyst for the film industry in the country of origin.
• Supports projects that highlight local or regional languages and culture.

Requirements

• Projects must be proposed by a company based in a country from the South (Africa, Latin America, and Asia) or Eastern Europe (excluding EU members).
• At least 30% of the budget must already be secured.
• Filmmakers must be from these countries, and the majority of the project must be shot in these regions.
• Films must be in the local or regional language, except in special circumstances.
• No support for short films or TV films.

Who Can Apply

Production companies regularly producing films in countries from:

• Africa
• Latin America
• Asia
• Eastern Europe (excluding EU members)