Grant opportunity
Netherlands Film Fund Minority Co-production: Short Animation and Research & Experiment 2026
The Netherlands Film Fund supports artistically distinctive international minority co-productions with substantial creative and technical participation from Dutch film professionals.
- Funder
- Netherlands Film Fund
- Next application deadline is 25 August 2026 at 17:00 CET; another round closes 6 October
- Next application deadline is 25 August 2026 at 17:00 CET; another round closes 6 October: Aug 25, 2026
- Award
- Up to EUR 50,000 for the realisation phase
- Applicant
- Eligible production companies represented by an experienced Dutch minority co-producer and collaborating with an international majority producer on a qualifying short animation or research-and-experiment production.
- Discipline
- Arts, Culture and Creative Industries
- Region
- International / Netherlands
- Posted
- Aug 10, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The scheme finances short animated films of up to 60 minutes and boundary-pushing research, experimental, immersive or interactive audiovisual projects with strong international festival and audience potential.
Who can apply
A Dutch minority co-producer must submit the application and demonstrate the required production experience. At least half of the financing from the majority producer's country must be confirmed, Dutch participation must reach the required share, and the co-producers must document their division of responsibilities.
What it supports
- International short animation minority co-productions
- Experimental, interactive and immersive audiovisual work
- Substantial Dutch creative and technical input
Funding and duration
- Up to EUR 50,000 for realisation.
- The Film Fund assesses artistic quality, production feasibility, financing and the international co-production structure.
Next application deadline is 25 August 2026 at 17:00 CET; another round closes 6 October
Next application deadline is 25 August 2026 at 17:00 CET; another round closes 6 October: Aug 25, 2026
How to apply
The eligible Dutch producer submits the full project, financing and co-production package through the Film Fund system on an application date before 17:00 CET.
Call details
Source-based overview
This programme backs high-quality international productions in which a Dutch minority partner makes a meaningful creative and technical contribution. Research and Experiment proposals must also demonstrate an innovative and exemplary contribution to the cinematographic and cultural landscape.
Eligibility
A Dutch minority co-producer must submit the application and demonstrate the required production experience. At least half of the financing from the majority producer's country must be confirmed, Dutch participation must reach the required share, and the co-producers must document their division of responsibilities.
Funding and benefits
Up to EUR 50,000 for realisation.
The Film Fund assesses artistic quality, production feasibility, financing and the international co-production structure.
Themes and supported activities
International short animation minority co-productions
Experimental, interactive and immersive audiovisual work
Substantial Dutch creative and technical input
Deadline and timeline
Next application deadline is 25 August 2026 at 17:00 CET; another round closes 6 October: Next application deadline is 25 August 2026 at 17:00 CET; another round closes 6 October: Aug 25, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
The eligible Dutch producer submits the full project, financing and co-production package through the Film Fund system on an application date before 17:00 CET.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.