Film Fund Shorts

For who?

Film Fund Shorts focuses on directors who: 

• have graduated by directing an assessed final film from an accredited programme in film studies; or 
• are demonstrably active as professional directors without having had a professional training in film (self-taught) and have directed one or more independent film productions* or (parts of) drama series released in the Netherlands (theatrical release or on television) or been selected for national or international film festivals or curated streaming services.

For what?

Film Fund Shorts focuses on original, urgent and authentic short films by starting or experienced directors, focusing on cinematic exploration. The Film Fund seeks to encourage talent development through this scheme. Short films give filmmakers room to experiment with different styles and techniques, allowing them to discover and develop their own signature style. 

How much?

A maximum of €65,000 for the realisation of each project. 

A maximum of €2,500 for a production coach based on a clear justification in the film plan, including your CV, filmography and reasoning for the production coach concerned. 

If the application is approved, the Fund will provide a further grant of €1,300 for an eco-consultant and €1,600 for an eco-manager to advise the team in developing and implementing a sustainability strategy. 

Only projects that can be completed with a grant from the fund within 12 months of the decision are eligible. 

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. 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. (2025 deadline to follow.) 

Here you will find more information about submitting an application to the Film Fund.

Good to know

• Both starting and experienced directors must apply with a producer.
• A committee will review the content and select and advise on applications. The committee makes an overall assessment in each round, including weighing up the plans against each other.
• The grants office and production office (project supervisors and production managers) review the production and business aspects of applications selected by the committee for their content.
• Applications are integrally assessed to arrive at a final selection. This includes their immediate feasibility.
• Under Article 3 of the General Regulations, the director/administrator decides on the application. 

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.

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