The Emerging Filmmaker Grant of the City of Frankfurt

The Emerging Filmmaker Grant of the City of Frankfurt am Main is a funding programme offered by the Cultural Office of the City of Frankfurt am Main for filmmakers at the beginning of their artistic careers. The grant is intended as a low‑threshold start‑up funding opportunity for film projects. A total budget of €20,000 is available for this pilot programme, with individual projects eligible to receive up to €3,000 in funding. Eligible projects must be scheduled for implementation between September 2026 and May 2027.

Who can apply?

• Filmmakers at the beginning of their artistic careers
• University graduates
• Career changers
  Applicants do not need to be residents of Frankfurt am Main.

How to apply?
Applications are submitted via the Frankfurt Cultural Portal. Applicants must propose a film project that will be carried out between September 2026 and May 2027. The application deadline is 30 September 2026. The application is free of charge.

Resources offered include a grant of up to €3,000 per project to cover production costs. No housing or travel support is mentioned.

grant funding up to €3,000 per project

Early‑career filmmakers, university graduates, career changers; no residency requirement in Frankfurt