SOFT MONEY INCENTIVES
The German Federal Film Fund (DFFF) contributes annually with EUR 75 million to stimulate production activities in the film industry. International co-producers can apply for a rebate of up to 25% for their spend on the ground.
In addition, a number of regional film funds provide efficient support to productions of any budget. Many German states grant funds and additional soft money depending on the regional spend.
More information on German film funding:
THE GERMAN FEDERAL FILM FUND
REGIONAL FILM FUNDS
Berlin-Brandenburg www.medienboard.de
Bavaria www.fff-bayern.de
Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein www.ffhsh.de
North-Rhine-Westphalia www.filmstiftung.de
Baden-Württemberg www.film.mfg.de
Middle-Germany (Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia) www.mdm-online.de