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The Hubert Bals Fund is a grant from the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) that funds the development, production, and distribution of films by filmmakers from economically disadvantaged countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and parts of Eastern Europe.
The program supports bold, innovative cinema that might not otherwise reach international audiences, prioritizing projects with strong artistic vision and cultural significance. Eligible applicants are directors with nationality or residence in an eligible country. Awards support script and project development, production, and post-production phases.
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Funding schemes - IFFR EN Find out about the different support schemes offered by the Hubert Bals Fund. Development Support (Script and Project) Scheme to support the development of feature film scripts and projects. Go to Development Support NFF+HBF Co-production Scheme In collaboration with the Netherlands Film Fund, a further support to HBF projects awarded in Development, submitted by Dutch producers.
Go to NFF+HBF Co-production Scheme HBF+Europe: Minority Co-production Support European minority producers can apply for the co-production scheme supported by the Creative Europe – MEDIA programme. Go to HBF+Europe co-production HBF+Europe: Post-production Support European minority producers can apply for the post-production scheme supported by the Creative Europe – MEDIA programme.
Go to HBF+Europe post-production HBF+Brazil: Co-development Support In partnership with RioFilme, Spcine and Projeto Paradiso, the Hubert Bals Fund presents HBF+Brazil: Co-development Support, an initiative dedicated to supporting the early development of projects by second- and third-time filmmakers from Brazil and the cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
The Displacement Film Fund was established to champion and fund the work of displaced filmmakers, or filmmakers with a proven track record in creating authentic storytelling on the experiences of displaced people.
Announced at IFFR 2025, the pilot scheme awarded five short film production grants of €100,000 each to Maryna Er Gorbach (Ukraine), Mo Harawe (Somalia-Austria), Hasan Kattan (Syria), Mohammad Rasoulof (Iran) and Shahrbanoo Sadat (Afghanistan). HBF Development Support partners Displacement Film Fund partners HBF+Brazil: Co-development Support partners
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Filmmakers from the specified regions with narrative feature film projects. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates €60,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is November 16, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
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