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IBF Classic

Offered by IDFA Bertha Fund

The IBF Classic funding scheme offers grants for documentary projects at all stages, with a maximum of €7,500 for development and €25,000 for production/post-production.

IBF Classic – image from IDFA Bertha Fund
Deadline
10 February 2027124 days left
Who can apply
Filmmakers from IBF Classic Country List
Last verified
Checked today at the official source

Opportunity overview

The IBF Classic funding scheme provides financial support to filmmakers from countries on the IBF Classic Country List. Grants are available for both Project Development, with a maximum contribution of €7,500, and Production & Post-production, which can receive up to €25,000. Applications must be submitted by the director or producer, and projects must align with IDFA’s mission.

Eligible projects must be documentary films, and directors must be nationals of a listed country. Projects from certain countries are only considered if they address specific political or human rights issues. The application process requires detailed audiovisual materials and must be completed in English, with some exceptions for French-speaking countries.

Who can apply

All directors attached to the project should have the nationality of a country as defined on the IBF Classic Country List and should live and work in a listed country.Unsure whether these eligibility criteria are met?

Benefits and funding

The maximum development contribution per project is €7,500. The maximum (post-)production contribution per project is €25,000.

How to apply

  1. Verify eligibility against the IBF Classic Country List and ensure your project aligns with IDFA’s mission.
  2. Complete the entry form in MyIDFA, including project details, crew list, logline, synopsis, and audiovisual materials.
  3. Submit the application by the deadline of 10 February 2027 at 23:59 in your local timezone.

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