Minority co-productions NFF + IBF

The IDFA Bertha Fund (IBF) and the Netherlands Film Fund have jointly developed a scheme through which minority co-productions in the documentary category, previously supported by an IBF development or production grant (IBF Classic or IBF Europe), may apply to the Film Fund for a production grant. The aim of the scheme is to stimulate international co-production by Dutch producers, including those with limited experience in this area.

The IDFA Bertha Fund is dedicated to supporting and strengthening the creative documentary sector in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Oceania. Click here for more information.

The NFF–IBF scheme is intended for Dutch producers working on documentaries that have previously received an IBF development or production grant.

Documentaries supported by the IBF embody the strong artistic vision of their makers and tell compelling stories with a powerful visual approach—stories that can resonate with audiences worldwide. The fund is committed to investing in both established and emerging filmmakers and supports them in advancing their careers: from the margins to leading international platforms. Many films made with IBF support have gone on to win prestigious awards in both film and television arenas.

Applications for production support can be submitted on application dates by a production company (a legal entity, not a one-man business or general partnership) that has been based based in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, a member state of the EU or the EEA or Switzerland for at least two years and that produces and exploits films and other audiovisual productions on a continuous basis.

The production company will be represented by the Dutch minority co-producer. He/she will have had prime responsibility as a majority producer for the realisation of one feature documentary production in the Netherlands.

• Up to € 50,000

A maximum of two minority co-productions are eligible for a production grant each year.

All indicative amounts can be found in Chapter 2 of the Financial & Production Protocol.

The application must demonstrate that:

• The film production has received support from IBF Classic or IBF Europe.

• The total production budget of the film does not exceed €500,000.

• The combined overhead and producer’s fee amounts to a maximum of 17.5% of the total Dutch production costs (above and below the line).

• At least 50% of the granted amount will be spent on Dutch services or Dutch cast and crew.

• The film production will receive a (non-)theatrical release in the Netherlands.

• Global revenues and any financial contributions from Eurimages and/or other European funding will be allocated to the applicant on a pro rata basis.

Applications for this scheme can be submitted on the day of the deadline before 17:00 CET.

Applications for production support can be submitted on application dates by the Dutch producer (click here).