This program is dedicated to support feature films and feature-length documentaries that promote cultural diversity and authentic storytelling. It targets filmmakers from regions with limited film infrastructure, providing the funding needed to create impactful projects that might otherwise be impossible to produce.

Benefits

• Financial support for production and distribution of documentaries.
• Encourages culturally authentic storytelling and unconventional aesthetics.
• Enhances opportunities for international filmmakers to reach German audiences.
• Projects will have a theatrical release in German cinemas.
• Eligible films must demonstrate they cannot be produced without additional funding.

Requirements

• Applications must align with the program’s mission to foster cultural diversity and innovation.
• Projects should focus on storytelling that reflects strong cultural roots.

Who Can Apply

• Filmmakers from regions with limited film infrastructure, including:
  • Latin America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
  • Africa and the Middle East.
  • Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Caucasus.
  • Bangladesh, Nepal, Mongolia, and Sri Lanka.