HBF+Europe: Minority Co-production Support Fund

HBF+Europe is supported by the Creative Europe – MEDIA programme of the European Union.

The scheme has a special spotlight on first and second feature films, but is also open to films by filmmakers more advanced in their career. The funding is designed for international co-productions, in which at least one European and one non-European producer is involved.

Funding Information

• The maximum amount awarded per project is €60,000.

Eligible Projects

• Narrative feature films with a potential for theatrical release (minimum length 60 minutes).
• Film projects also have to be shot in one of the eligible countries.

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible applicants
  • Projects must be submitted by audiovisual entities established in one of the countries participating to the MEDIA Sub-programme and owned directly or by majority participation, by nationals from such countries.
  • Projects should be produced with a minimum of two co-producers. The co-production structure should consist of at least:
    • One co-producer from a country participating in the MEDIA Sub-programme (the applicant);
    • One co-producer from a country on the HBF list of eligible countries, which is not participating in the MEDIA Sub-programme.
• Regulations
  • The applicant should be a production company that is constituted and active for at least two years in a country participating in the MEDIA Sub-programme and owned – directly or by majority participation – by nationals from such countries.
  • The track record of the applicant should demonstrate a (majority or minority) participation in at least two completed feature films, including one international or European co-produced feature film. Applicants should include list of film titles, coproduction structure, financial contribution, release dates and sales/distribution results.
  • Only projects with a maximum total budget of € 1,200,000 are eligible for support.

For more information, visit IFFR.