Zwischenfinanzierung von Filmproduktionen

Loans and guarantees for film financing

Under the leadership of Investitionsbank des Landes Brandenburg, we support production companies based in Berlin and Brandenburg. We provide loans for interim financing of film and TV projects as well as guarantees for television productions.

'Zwischenfinanzierung' at a glance

Loans and guarantees for interim financing of film productions
Up to EUR 3.75m with a fair risk-based interest rate
Joint financing with ILB
Closed overall financing and customary bank collateral required

'Zwischenfinanzierung' in detail

Who is eligible for support?

Production companies based in Berlin or Brandenburg
German production companies with projects in Berlin or Brandenburg
Start-ups with sufficient production experience (budget experience, successful projects)

What is supported?

Broadcasting
Channel co-productions
Distribution and sales guarantees
Contract productions for other media areas (with low risks)

What kind of support is available?

Loans and guarantees up to EUR 3.75m (minimum amount usually EUR 100,000)

Terms and conditions

Risk-based, fixed interest rate over the entire term
In individual cases, additional fees depending on the type of contract
Guarantee commission

How to apply

Informal applications can be submitted to Investitionsbank des Landes Brandenburg (ILB) or to Investitionsbank Berlin. Applications can also be submitted via Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH .
Please enclose all the necessary documents with your application. Please use our Checklist (german only) to complete your application.
ILB will check and process your documents.

Please contact us at the earliest possible date. Our Customer Centre will be pleased to answer detailed questions regarding the programme and assist you with your application.

Other important details

Which clients are eligible?

We generally only support film and TV productions in which we can assess the quality and creditworthiness of the client. These clients are typically television channels. Other clients are also possible, e.g. publishers, as long as we can assess them.