Funding of Film and Media Projects
Support for professional artistic film and media projects with a direct reference to Upper Austria. Applications are continuously accepted until further notice.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Support for professional artistic fiction, documentary, and experimental film projects with a direct and primary connection to Upper Austria; promotion of artistic media projects, media cultural annual programs, as well as film cultural events and film festivals in Upper Austria.
Non-eligible expenses
- Costs that cannot be attributed to the funding purpose
- Taxes, public charges and fees (excluding payroll-related costs)
- Legal and notary fees
- Dunning fees, fines, default surcharges and interest
- Representation costs as well as costs for gifts, meals and hospitality
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Eligible to apply
- Individuals
- Companies
- Non-profit Organizations
Funding requirements
- Compliance with the objectives of the Upper Austrian Cultural Guideline
- Adherence to the Upper Austrian Cultural Funding Act
- Observance of the General Funding Guidelines of the State of Upper Austria
- Observance of the General Funding Principles of the Department of Culture
- Fulfillment of the specific funding criteria for film and media projects
Documents required for application
- Fully completed and signed funding application form
- Detailed description of the program or project
- Cost calculation and coherent financing plan
- For annual programs: legally binding signed financial statement of the previous year
- Additional documents depending on the funding category
Description
The offer in Upper Austria provides a continuous grant that supports professional artistic film and media projects with a clear regional connection. The focus is on feature films, documentaries, and experimental films as well as innovative media projects, media-cultural annual programs, and film-cultural events including festivals. Private individuals, companies, and non-profit organizations from Upper Austria receive financial support for creative endeavors that enrich the cultural life of the state and express regional identity on screen or in interactive formats.
Eligible to apply are professional artists, media creators, and event organizers based in Upper Austria. A prerequisite is compliance with the Upper Austrian Cultural Mission Statement, the Cultural Promotion Act, as well as the statewide funding guidelines and principles. To apply, a fully completed and signed funding form, a detailed project description, and a cost calculation with a coherent financing plan must be submitted; annual programs additionally require the legally binding financial statement of the previous year. Ineligible expenses such as taxes, duties, legal fees, dunning charges, and representation costs cannot be claimed. Funding applications can be submitted continuously until further notice, ensuring flexible project planning and timely financing.
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