Development grants 2023

The call for development grants 2023 is closed.

The support scheme is part of a bigger programme for Ukraine, which was initiated in June 2022 with residency filmmakers working in Sweden, continuing with supports for dissemination and promotion of Ukrainian films, and development grants during the autumn. The programme is supported by The Swedish Postcode Foundation, within the frame of their focus on artistic freedom, and by the Swedish Institute and their emergency support for Ukraine.

Guidelines

The development grants are aimed for development of scripts or projects. Feature length fiction or documentary films only. The beneficiary of the grant is the director and their work. The call is open March 15 – March 31 2023, at 24.00 CET.

• Eligible projects must be in a phase where a treatment and a first draft of a script is available. For documentaries an explanation of the idea and the description of main characters and the planned procedure will function as a ”script”. Length: 5-10 pages.
• The application is done by the main producer or the director. The project has to have a director attached to it.
• The prime consideration of the selection committee is the artistic quality of the project and the strength of the story. Consideration is also given to projects with particular cultural and political relevance, as well as the situation of the filmmakers.
• The maximum grant is 75 000 SEK (≈ €6800). Three (3) projects will be granted.
• The approved amount will be transferred as soon as the contract is signed.
• When a supported film is finalised, Göteborg Film Festival will have the rights to screen its World, European or Scandinavian premiere at Göteborg Film Festival, with no screening fees charged.

Procedure for applying

For any questions regarding the development grants, please contact: info.fund@goteborgfilmfestival.se

The application should be sent to: application.fund@goteborgfilmfestival.se

Requested information in application:

Director

1. First name
2. Last name
3. Date of birth
4. Citizenship
5. E-mail
6. Phone number
7. City and region of current residence
8. Photo (if selected, will be used for public announcement)
9. Professional biography (biography and filmography / if selected, will be used for public announcement)
10. Links to IMDB / any other relevant resources that testify to your professional experience
11. Links to social networks
12. Are you able to work now? Are you currently employed, or are you a freelancer?

Production company/Producer

13. First name
14. Last name
15. E-mail
16. Phone number
17. Production company
18. City and region of current residence
19. Photo (if selected, will be used for public announcement)
20. Professional biography (biography and filmography / if selected, will be used for public announcement)
21. Links to IMDB / any other relevant resources that testify to your professional experience
22. Links to social networks
23. Are you able to work now? Are you currently employed, or are you a freelancer?

Project

24. A short synopsis of the project (200 words max)
25. A treatment of the project
26. A current draft of the script (In English or Ukrainian). For documentaries: Description of main characters and the planned procedure. Length: 5-10 pages.
27. Which stage is the project at? Be specific. (200 words max)
28. Information about the project team, if there is one (500 words max)
29. The artistic approach of the project (creative concept) (500 words max)
30. Briefly describe your motivation for working on the project (500 words max)
31. Mood board/ teaser or video materials (with English subtitles) (if available)
32. How do you plan to use the scholarship (500 words max)?
33. Development budget and financial plan

Additional information

34. Would you like to add any additional information about your personal situation?
35. Have you previously received financial support or assistance from any other organizations, foundations, etc. (if so, please specify)?

Selection process

An international reading group will evaluate all valid submissions and make a pre-selection that will be presented to the selection committee. The selection will be made within four-six weeks after the deadline. The work will be headed by the manager of Göteborg Film Fund, working together with other members of the Göteborg Film Festival programming team as well as international experts.