Cinema Funding within the Framework of the Film Funding Act 2025

The cinema funding within the framework of the Film Funding Act 2025 supports a diverse and comprehensive cinema landscape across Germany. Through grants, the program aims to strengthen both established cinema enterprises as well as startups and private individuals in maintaining and improving their screening offerings. Continuous funding opportunities and fixed submission deadlines ensure that the quality and reach of film screenings on site are secured in the long term. The initiative emphasizes the importance of cinemas as cultural meeting points and bearers of regional film culture.

Eligible for funding are operators of cinemas, cinema enterprises, new establishments in the cinema sector, as well as individuals with regular film screenings in Germany. A prerequisite for application is the demonstrable operation of a cinema in Germany. Applications can be submitted continuously but must be submitted by the deadlines specified by the FFA Film Funding Agency. Decisions on the approval of grants are based on compliance with the guidelines of the current Film Funding Act as well as the supplementary provisions of the FFA. Interested parties can find detailed information on submission procedures and funding guidelines on the website of the FFA Film Funding Agency.