Submissions Open: International Coproduction Grant

Funding Information

• The requested grant should be between no more than €25,000 and no less than €10,000.
• The short documentary film is funded with a supplementary lump sum of € 1,000.

Funding Criteria

• The projects for which funding is requested must centre on the performing arts (no exclusively film- or exhibition-based projects)
• Calibre of the project
• Standing of the participating artists in their performing arts scene
• Budget showing own/third-party funding and a sound financial plan
• Balanced project partnership, artistic collaboration
• At least one performance outside of Germany and, if possible, in Germany, too
• Project period should not exceed 24 months

Eligibility Criteria

• Professional performing artists, ensembles and initiatives in Germany and non-German-speaking countries in the fields of theatre, dance, music and performance art with insufficient means of their own to realize an international coproduction.
• In particular, they welcome applications for funding from developing and transition countries.
• Only artists who do not live and work primarily in Germany may submit an application.
• Applications must be filled out in English.

Application Requirements

• To conclude the project, you are expected to put together a short (5-minute) documentary film (no trailer) where both the process and the results of the project are shown. This film can be posted on the Goethe Institut’s website or shown on exchange events.
• To ensure a correct calculation of the travel expenses in the financing plan, have two travel expense estimates drawn up by a travel agency or by an online travel provider and submit them with your application.
• Letters of confirmation from all coproduction partners
  • Meaning confirmations from all coproducers, specifying their roles (artistic, organizational, in the production, etc.) as well as their respective contributions to and other forms of involvement in the project.
• Official invitations/Letters of confirmation by venues and supporters
  • Confirmations from sponsors and other partners (e.g. organisers, festivals, venues, etc.) with exact details of the services and contributions. If there are no final confirmations by the application date, a letter of intent can be submitted.
• Confirmation from the local Goethe-Institut abroad
  • Introduce your project to the Goethe-Institut in your country/region and with the help of the local colleagues complete the “Confirmation form for IKF application (local GoetheInstitut)”. This document must be signed and included with your application.

For more information, visit Goethe-Institut.