IBF Classic Funding For Film makers

About IBF Classic Funding

The IBF Classic funding scheme offers grants to filmmakers from and living in a country on the IBF Classic Country List.

Support is available for documentary projects in all stages, from starting up and developing a project to the final phases of post-production.

Projects can be entered for IBF Classic in two categories: Project Development and Production & Post-production.

Project Development

This grant supports directors in their research, writing and/or production of visual material for the project presentation. The maximum development contribution per project is €7,500. The grant should strengthen the position of the director within the overall setup of the production and should be considered as the director’s contribution to the financing plan. Applications must be entered by the director.

Production & Post-production

This grant supports filmmakers in the realization of their project. The maximum (post-)production contribution per project is €25,000. The grant can be spent on all forms of production and post-production, from filming and editing to making the films suitable for screening in cinemas, on television, and at international festivals. Applications must be entered by the director or producer.

The next deadlines are: December 10, 2024 and June 10, 2025. The entry form for the December round is now available.

Apply here