Global Funding Resources

A curated guide to help creators locate potential funding, grants, tax incentives, and co-production opportunities around the world. This list is provided as an informational starting point. Always verify eligibility and program details directly with the organizations listed.

North America

Canada

• Telefilm Canada — telefilm.ca

• Canada Council for the Arts — canadacouncil.ca

• Ontario Creates — ontariocreates.ca

• BC Arts Council — bcartscouncil.ca

• Quebec: SODEC — sodec.gouv.qc.ca

USA

• Sundance Institute — sundance.org

• ITVS — itvs.org

• National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) — arts.gov

• Tribeca Film Institute (archived resources still useful)

• State-level Film Commissions — individual links by state

Europe

Greece

• EKOME Cash Rebate (up to 40%) — ekome.media

• Greek Film Centre — gfc.gr

• Hellenic Film Commission — filmcommission.gr

• Eurimages (via Greek co-pro partners) — coe.int/en/web/eurimages

France

• CNC — cnc.fr

• France's regional funds — multiple options depending on region

United Kingdom

• BFI — bfi.org.uk

• Screen Scotland — screen.scot

• Northern Ireland Screen — niscreen.co.uk

Germany

• German Federal Film Board — ffa.de

• Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg — medienboard.de

Spain

• ICAA — cultura.gob.es/cultura/areas/cine

Italy

• MiC (Ministry of Culture Italy) — cultura.gov.it

Pan-European

• Eurimages (Council of Europe co-production fund) — coe.int/en/web/eurimages

• MEDIA / Creative Europe — creative-europe-media.eu

Asia-Pacific

Australia

• Screen Australia — screenaustralia.gov.au

New Zealand

• NZ Film Commission — nzfilm.co.nz

Singapore

• IMDA — imda.gov.sg

South Korea

• Korean Film Council (KOFIC) — koreafilm.or.kr

Japan

• VIPO / Japanese co-production programs — vipo.or.jp

Latin America

Mexico

• IMCINE — imcine.gob.mx

• FOPROCINE (archived but good reference)

Brazil

• ANCINE — ancine.gov.br

Pan-Latin

• Ibermedia Co-Production Program — programaibermedia.com

Africa

South Africa

• NFVF — nfvf.co.za

Pan-African

• African Film Fund Initiatives — several emerging private and nonprofit models

• UNESCO Film Funds — en.unesco.org

Middle East

Qatar

• Doha Film Institute — dohafilminstitute.com

Saudi Arabia

• Red Sea Film Fund — redseafilmfest.com

UAE

• Abu Dhabi Film Commission — film.gov.ae

Private Global Foundations & Labs

• Ford Foundation — fordfoundation.org

• Sundance Institute Labs — sundance.org

• IDFA Bertha Fund (Documentary Focused) — idfa.nl

• Netflix Global Emerging Filmmaker Programs (invite only)

Other Resources

• Fiscal Sponsorships (ex: Fractured Atlas, Film Independent)

• Crowdfunding: Seed&Spark, Kickstarter, Indiegogo

• Co-Production Markets & Industry Labs:

  • Berlinale Co-Production Market

  • Rotterdam CineMart

  • TIFF Industry

  • Hot Docs Deal Maker

  • Cannes Marché du Film

Legal Note:

This funding resource list is provided for informational purposes only. CGP Spotlight is not affiliated with or responsible for the availability, funding decisions, or terms of any external program listed. Always verify eligibility requirements and application deadlines directly through each program's official website.