Funding Independent Films in Germany (and Beyond): A Practical Guide
free for members
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Level:
Beginner - No previous experience required
Must be at least 15 years old
Language:
The seminar will be in English
Dates:
Sat. June 13th – 17:00 – 19:00
Cost:
Free for Members - Join to attend
Location:
Online - Details will be sent to registered members
Contact:
klaus@berlinfilmcommunity.com
Verein Membership & Discount
By registering to become a BFC Verein Member you get free access to this seminar as well as all other member-only seminars. A 1 year membership into the Berlin Film Community's Verein (Officially recognized Non-Profit Association) costs €30 for one year, and gets you an instant 10% off of all workshops. Plus, being a member gets you many other benefits, such as free seminars like this one, access to filmmaking equipment for free, rental discounts at 25p and more!
seminar Info
In this 2-hour session, get a clear roadmap through Germany’s confusing film funding landscape. We’ll break down the key public bodies—like Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, Filmförderungsanstalt (FFA), regional funds, and selective ones like Filmstiftung NRW—revealing what they truly prioritize beyond their websites. We’ll also explore EU opportunities such as Creative Europe MEDIA and Eurimages, and how they fit into a German strategy. The second half dives into applications: crafting compelling treatments, realistic budgets for development and production, common rejection pitfalls, and real-world case studies.
Workshop mentor
Klaus Salminen is a Berlin-based filmmaker, producer, and educator with over 17 years of experience spanning independent cinema, festival film, and high-end commercial production. Founder of Nordic Media House (2009) and the Berlin Film Community (26,000+ members). Producer of I Don’t Want to Be Just A Memory, which premiered at the Berlinale 2024. Director, and producer of Should I Stay or Should I Go? (2015), an EU-funded feature film distributed across five European countries. Graduate of the New York Film Academy (2008).
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