development support (script and project)

A Development Support grant can be used for the further development of a script (e.g. research, writing, translation or hiring a coach or script consultant), but can also be used to present a project to financiers or other potential partners at (international) co-production meetings or film festivals.

The selection procedure for Script and Project Development applications are divided into two phases, for a more efficient process and quicker answer.

Phase 1: The application form will be available at least two weeks prior to the deadline. If you do not have an account yet, make sure to register first. It will make the process easier. This form will allow you to include detailed project information. You can save the form without submitting while filling it out. It is not possible to edit the form after you have submitted it. The HBF selection committee will reach a decision on all submitted forms about four weeks after the deadline. The pre-selection results will be announced via e-mail. It is not possible to appeal the committee’s pre-selection decisions.

Phase 2: If your project has been pre-selected, you are given one week to submit your full dossier (PDF or Word) by email, including previous work (online streaming). It is not possible to extend this one week period. The HBF selection committee will reach a decision on all submitted projects within three months after the application deadline.