Nederlands Filmfonds Impulse Contribution to Success

The Nederlands Filmfonds is currently accepting applications for its Impulse Contribution to Success program. This initiative is designed to support creators who have demonstrated exceptional artistic achievement or strong audience impact with a previous production supported by the Fund.

📖 About the Impulse Contribution to Success

The Impulse Contribution for Success Grant is offered by the Dutch Film Fund to:

• Recognize creators with exceptional artistic achievements or significant audience impact.
• Provide financial flexibility for the independent development of new projects.
• Encourage continued innovation and artistic excellence within the Dutch film industry.

💰 Benefits of the Impulse Contribution

The grant is available for various film categories, with the following financial support:

• Feature films, long documentaries, and animated films: €20,000 per eligible role (scenario writer, director, or main producer).
• Short films, research, experiment, immersive, interactive, or experimental projects: €10,000 per eligible role.

✅ Eligibility Requirements

Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Have held the role of screenwriter, director, or main producer on a previous production supported by the Dutch Film Fund.
• Achieved notable artistic or audience success with that project.
• Not have previously requested an Impulse Contribution for the same project and role.

Additional Notes:

• Only one application per project, per role, per individual is permitted.
• If an individual holds multiple roles (e.g., director and screenwriter), separate applications are required for each role. However, each role is capped at one grant.

📝 Application Process

• Applications must be submitted individually by the creator in the qualifying role.
• Applicants should provide:
  • Evidence of prior artistic or audience success.
  • A detailed outline of plans for the new project development.
  • An explanation of how the contribution will support independent creative growth.

📅 Application Deadline

The deadline to apply is 31 December 2025.

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the Nederlands Filmfonds Impulse Contribution to Success on the official website.
• Apply directly via the application portal.

This opportunity is a fantastic chance for creators in the Dutch film industry to gain financial support for their innovative projects and continue to excel in their artistic endeavors.

• Feature films, long documentaries, and animated films: €20,000 per eligible role (scenario writer, director, or main producer).
• Short films, research, experiment, immersive, interactive, or experimental projects: €10,000 per eligible role.