The prerequisite for funding is a legally binding, unconditional distribution agreement with a distributor who, within the last 24 months prior to the application, has released at least three feature-length films for one week on seven consecutive days with at least 10 prints in cinemas. For documentary and children's films, release on at least five days of a screening week with at least eight prints is sufficient. The DFFF maintains a list of distributors that meet these criteria.

When drawing up contracts, please note that

• theatre rights in Germany may not be sublicensed to third parties
• the holdback periods specified in the FFG must be observed
• the minimum number of prints specified in § 9 of the guidelines must be guaranteed.

If you meet the requirements for the distributors list and are not yet on the list, please fill out the registration form and send it to Laura Drachsler via email. We will review your information and be happy to add you to the distributors list.