The Emerging Filmmaker Grant of the City of Frankfurt | Deadline: 30.09.2026
The Emerging Filmmaker Grant of the City of Frankfurt am Main is a funding program offered by the Cultural Office of the City of Frankfurt am Main for filmmakers at the beginning of their artistic careers. The grant is intended as a low-threshold start-up funding opportunity for film projects. A total budget of €20,000 is available for this pilot program, with individual projects eligible to receive up to €3,000 in funding. Eligible projects must be scheduled for implementation between September 2026 and May 2027.
Who can apply?
Filmmakers at the beginning of their artistic careers
University graduates
Students
Career changers
Applicants do not need to be residents of Frankfurt am Main
How can you apply?
Apply via the Frankfurt Cultural Portal
Submit a film project that will be carried out between September 2026 and May 2027