Cypher Cinema
For who?
We are looking for quirky, short films by self-taught directors or collectives* that:
- have not directed an assessed final film to graduate from an accredited programme in film studies;
- have proven experience as a professional director of audiovisual work (such as commercial assignments or television projects) or have worked as head of department;
- have the ambition to further develop and profile themselves as film directors;
- work and/or live in the Kingdom of the Netherlands (including the Caribbean part of the Kingdom);
*By collectives we mean artistic teams in which creators from different disciplines work together on an equal footing. By collective, we absolutely do not mean a traditional (hierarchical) film crew.
For what?
The Film Fund aims to encourage an influx of new voices and perspectives through its development grant and workshop and coaching programme for short films. The scheme focuses on developing short films with international ambitions in the fiction, animation, documentary and/or experimental categories. The selected filmmakers will work on the development of their film for a year, both independently and through workshops, meetings and coaching. Collaboration, dedication and creation are critical to this.
How much?
€10,000 per project (€8,500 for self-taught directors [with a creative team/ collective] and €1,500 for producers).
How and when to apply?
Applications can be made until 17:00 (CET) or 12:00 (GMT -4) on the day of the deadline through the Frame application system on the Film Fund website. The next deadline is Monday, 18 November 2024.
Log in to Frame to submit an online application. If you do not already have login details, begin by creating a new account. Create a new account here. Please note that this may take up to two business days to be activated.
Here you will find more information about submitting an application to the Film Fund.
Good to know
- The selection is made by a committee put together by the Film Fund.
- When we select projects, we strive for a balanced mix of creators from all over the Netherlands, including the Caribbean part of the Kingdom. We try to ensure balanced teams of experienced and less experienced creators.
More information about the conditions, assessment criteria and the information we need to process your application can be found via the button below on the Film Fund website. This information is available in Dutch.
Questions & contact
Do you have any questions about this grant or is something not entirely clear? Please contact the contact person on this page.
