Call for Applications: Ji.hlava/JB Films Support Scheme (Czech Republic and Slovakia)

They are aware that distributing auteur films is much more difficult after the pandemic, and they want to make it easier for exceptional projects to reach their audiences. They are convinced that these exceptional films can help people understand better the changes and the mounting crises of the world they live in.

Funding Information

• The total amount in this call is 54,000 EUR and will be distributed to 2–3 selected projects. The financial support from Ji.hlava/JB Films will be between 15,000 and 30,000 Euro for one film project.

Eligibility Criteria

• The call is open to feature documentary and hybrid films whose main country of production is the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Support is primarily provided to films in production or post-production, with an expected world premiere within two years from submitting the application.
• Applicants must meet the following conditions:
  • The main production company must be registered in the Czech Republic or Slovakia.
  • The submitted film must be an international co-production, (at least one co-producing country).
  • The applicant must have at least 50% financing of the total budget secured.
  • One applicant can only submit one film project.
  • The applicant agrees that – if selected for support – the Czech premiere of the film will take place at the Ji.hlava IDFF.

Application Requirements

• The application must be filled in online and contain the following attachments:
  • Treatment and synopsis of the film project
  • Director’s filmography
  • Producer’s filmography
  • The project’s creative approach and artistic value
  • Visual material (rough-cut or selected scenes)
  • Financial strategy and financial plan
  • Intended distribution and marketing strategy
  • Detailed strategy on how to generate revenue from sales and distribution, including proposed share for the Ji.hlava/JB Films co-production partner.

For more information, visit Ji.hlava Industry.