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Funding schemes

Nordisk Film & TV Fond (NFTVF) supports Nordic high-quality feature films, drama series, and creative documentaries. The funding schemes are:

  • Top financing of feature films
  • Top financing of drama series
  • Top financing of documentaries
  • Financing of film distribution
  • Financing of dubbing
  • Financing of industry initiatives

Production Funding

The main part of NFTVF's yearly budget goes to top financing Nordic audiovisual productions.

The application must be submitted before principal photography or main animation begins, by Nordic production companies that are delegate producers of the project.

Application Requirements

  • National base funding must be confirmed
  • Significant funding from at least one of NFTVF's parties
  • Minimum 70% confirmed financing
  • Distribution in a minimum of two Nordic countries
  • For documentaries and drama series, distribution guarantees with NFTVF's Media Parties are required

Production support is recoupable.
Reimbursement percentage and break-even point are automatically calculated in the application portal. For a calculation template: CLICK HERE.

For more detailed information, please check: 2 Generel Conditions and 3.1-3.3 Top Financing in NFTVF's Guidelines, and the Funding Policy.

Distribution

Nordic distributors of non-national Nordic films can apply for distribution support for feature films and documentaries in cinema.

Films applying funding for support must be well-received by national audiences in a Nordic country or show significant audience potential in one or more Nordic countries.

The application must be submitted 6 weeks before the national premiere.

For more detailed information, please check: 2 Generel Conditions and 3.4 Financing of Film Distribution in NFTVF's Guidelines, and the Funding Policy.

Dubbing

Nordic production companies, or the Nordic distributor in the country where the film will be released, can apply for dubbing support of children films in cinema.

Films applying funding for support must be well-received by national audiences in a Nordic country or show significant audience potential in one or more Nordic countries.

The application must be submitted 6 weeks before the national premiere.

For more detailed information, please check: 2 Generel Conditions and 3.5 Financing of Dubbing in NFTVF's Guidelines, and the Funding Policy.

Industry Initiatives

NFTVF supports industry initiatives that promote Nordic content, development and/or offer Nordic professional players new insights, business opportunities and international networking opportunities.

Applicants should elaborate on the specific Nordic aspect of their initiative.

The application must be submitted 6 weeks before the initative starts.

For more detailed information, please check: 2 Generel Conditions and 3.5 Financing of industry initiatives in NFTVF's Guidelines.

Application process

Registration

All companies must first register an administrator. This individual can then approve or invite additional users. For enhanced security, the portal includes account verification measures. Administrator registrations are activated continuously during Nordisk Film & TV Fond's opening hours.

Submission

There are no specific application dates to apply for funding. You can submit your application at any time.

Before submitting an application, please review the guidelines, funding policy and relevant checklist for required info and documentation.

Applications must be submitted through NFTVF's application portal in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, or English, including all attachments.

Evaluation

Once submitted, the application will be processed by the CEO and the respective advisor, following the statutes and guidelines. NFTVF may consult freelance experts as needed.

Evaluations occur on a rolling basis, with a normal processing time up to 6 weeks, starting once the application is approved.

Note that applications submitted close to the NFTVF's holidays may require additional processing time.

Decision

A letter of comitment or a refusal will be sent digitally to the applicant, signed by the CEO.

Please note that a refusal is final; previously rejected projects cannot be re-submitted.