EU FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT TIPS

This category is designed to support innovative distribution plans for documentaries realized through international co-productions between at least one European and one non-European producer. The maximum contribution per project is €30,000. Distribution plans should seek to reach a broad global audience.

Proposals should focus on the basic communication tools that uphold a promotion and marketing strategy for the documentary which aims to reinforce distribution through a combination of the following: internet, VOD, other digital platforms and/or outreach campaigns as well as theatrical release, television, event screenings and festivals.

Entries will be accepted continuously until October 1, 2018.

IDFA Bertha Fund supports documentary filmmakers in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and parts of Eastern Europe (see IBF Country List) by offering them financial contributions, assistance and coaching to complete their projects. Projects can be submitted in two categories:

• Project development: The maximum contribution for project development is €5,000, which must be spent in a country on the IBF Country List.
• Production & post-production: The maximum contribution for production & post-production is €17,500, which must be spent in a country on the IBF Country List.

Deadline: 15 May 2018