Change in the budget threshold

27.06.2023 | High End Committee and Director's Cut

Important information for all applicants: From now on, feature films and series with a budget of up to 2.5 million euros will be assigned to the Director's Cut Committee, while feature films and series with a budget of over 2.5 million euros will be submitted to the High End Committee. Previously, the budget threshold was 3.5 million euros.

The change applies with immediate effect and also affects the next submission dates: For feature films and series with a budget of 2.5 million euros or more, the "High End" dates are 16 August 2023 and 17 October 2023, while the submission dates with a budget of up to 2.5 million euros are 29 August 2023 and 1 November 2023 (Director's Cut).

If you have any questions, please contact ourFunding officers.

Credits: Kelly Sikkema

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