IBF Classic: Project Development Funding Scheme

This grant supports directors in their research, writing and/or production of visual material for the project presentation.

Funding Information

• Maximum contribution of €7,500 per project.

Eligibility Criteria

• 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.
• Applications must be entered by the director of a project.
• Project Development contributions are granted to the director of a project and can be spent on research, writing, shooting, and producing a visual presentation of the project.
• Requirements for audiovisual material:
  • Entering original audiovisual material of the project is mandatory. This can be a teaser or selected research material, preferably representative of the style. A photo presentation or material from other resources that serve merely as stylistic example is not accepted.
  • Project Development entries should also be accompanied by one previous work, preferably representative of the filmmaker’s style. This previous film, although required for the jury’s selection process, is viewed only if necessary for decision making during the selection process.
  • The material must be in English or have English subtitles.
  • Vimeo or YouTube links must be in their office on the day of the deadline.
  • Links should remain online for at least three months following the deadline.

Assessment Criteria

• In assessing projects, the IBF will consider:
  • the strength and originality of the treatment;
  • the originality and urgency of the story;
  • the vision and ability of the director;
  • the financial feasibility of the project.

Application Requirements

• Basic details of the project
• List of crew members
• Logline (max. 50 words)
• Synopsis (max. 400 words)
• Project description (max. 1,500 words) which should include: the story structure, character description, and artistic approach
• Topic summary or motivation (max. 1000 words)
• Biography and filmography of the director(s)
• Biography and filmography of the producer(s)
• Project stage and timeline (max. 200 words)
• Link to audiovisual materials
• Implementation plan of research or fundraising teaser production (only for Development applications).

For more information, visit IDFA Professionals.