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Open Call: IBF Classic – Production and Post-production Grant Program

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Deadline: 10-Feb-2026

The Production and Post-production Grant Program by the IDFA Bertha Fund (IBF) provides up to €25,000 to filmmakers from IBF Classic Countries in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Oceania. The grant supports films in production or post-production, prioritising originality, director vision, and financial feasibility. Selected projects receive funding along with recognition, including logo placement, Benelux premiere, and screening rights at non-commercial IDFA events.

Programme Overview

The IDFA Bertha Fund (IBF) offers financial support to filmmakers from IBF Classic Countries, facilitating the production and post-production of impactful documentary films. The grant aims to:

  • Support original and urgent storytelling from underrepresented regions

  • Promote filmmaker vision and creativity

  • Enhance global visibility of selected films through screenings and premieres

Grant Details

  • Maximum Funding: €25,000 per project

  • Eligible Applicants:

    • Director and main producer must reside and work in an IBF Classic Country

    • Co-producers from non-IBF countries may participate as equal or minority partners

  • Eligible Projects: Films in production or post-production

    • Pre-production projects must provide a research/fundraising teaser or plan

    • Post-production projects must submit a rough cut or edited sequence of up to 20 minutes

  • Submissions: Audiovisual materials must have English subtitles and be accessible via a link (e.g., Vimeo/YouTube) without login or download requirements

  • Deadline 2026: February 10

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following:

  1. Project Information:

    • Basic details, crew list, logline (≤50 words), synopsis (≤400 words)

    • Project description (≤1,500 words)

    • Topic summary/motivation (≤1,000 words) or director video

    • Biography & filmography of director(s) and producer(s)

    • Project stage, timeline, and implementation plan (≤200 words)

    • Link to audiovisual material

  2. Audiovisual Material:

    • Production: trailer, demo, or edited sequence (3–20 minutes)

    • Post-production: rough cut or edited selection (~20 minutes)

  3. Pre-Selection & Final Application:

    • Pre-selection notification within 8 weeks of submission

    • Pre-selected projects must submit detailed budget, finance plan, and production schedule within one week

    • Final selection decisions announced within 3 months of deadline

Assessment Criteria

Applications are evaluated based on:

  • Strength and originality of treatment

  • Originality and urgency of story

  • Director’s vision and ability

  • Financial feasibility

Benefits for Selected Projects

  • Financial contribution from IBF

  • Recognition of IBF support, including:

    • IDFA Bertha Fund logo on final credits and publicity materials

    • Benelux premiere of the final documentary

    • Non-commercial screenings in Benelux agreed upon with IDFA

Conclusion

The IBF Production and Post-production Grant Program offers filmmakers from IBF Classic Countries a rare opportunity to fund, complete, and showcase high-quality, original documentary projects. By providing both financial support and international visibility, the programme strengthens the global reach of underrepresented voices, fosters creative excellence, and supports sustainable production practices for impactful storytelling.

For more information, visit IDFA.

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