Poland 2009

Terms and Conditions:
a) For a Polish co-producer or service provider with a European
feature film, the maximum subsidy available is 1.5 million
PLN (≈390,000 EUR);
b) For a Polish co-producer or service provider with a
non-European feature film, the maximum subsidy available is
1.2 million PLN (311,000 EUR).
A non-European film is a project in which the main
producer is based in a non-EU and non-EEA country. In
certain cases, following additional expert guidance, the
General Director of the Polish Film Institute may increase
funding by up to 90% of the limits mentioned in points a and
b, however the subsidy cannot exceed 30% of the total film
budget.
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pRoDuCtion of films With hiGh BoX-offiCe potentiAl
2009 quota: 10.0 million pln (≈2.6 million euR)
Programme aimed at supporting the production of
feature and animated films for the mass audience and
intended for cinema release. Funding is available in the form
of a loan for full length feature and animated projects in
which the script, casting and involvement of Polish and/or
international co-producers suggest a high potential for
substantial attendance and revenue. Preference is given to
children’s and family-oriented films.
Terms and Conditions:
For feature and animated films intended primarily for
cinema release, maximum funding is set at 50% of the
budget and 4 million PLN (≈1.03 million EUR).
Some cases may be eligible for a subsidy exceeding the
above limits by up to 50%. International co-productions may
receive subsidies increased by up to 35%, however this
condition does not apply to low budget productions. The
total amount of funding from the Polish Film Institute cannot
exceed the applicable percentage limit, even in the case of
increased subsidies. For co-productions these limits apply to
the total amount of financial participation of the Polish
co-producer.
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3. film education and Dissemination of film Culture
2009 quota: 10 million pln (≈2.6 million euR)
Programme aimed at developing film education of
young audiences, supporting major festivals in Poland, as
well as small-scale local film events, exhibitions,
competitions and any activity that helps enhance the cinema
culture. These include film conferences, seminars,
publication of film books and magazines, as well as support
for the digitization and preservation of film archives and
documentation for public access.
4. promotion of polish film Abroad
2009 quota: 5 million pln (≈1.3 million euR)
Programme aimed at presenting and promoting Polish
films and filmmakers abroad through participation in major
international festivals, publication of books, magazines and
information brochures. This programme also covers grants
for Polish filmmakers to participate in international film
events abroad, such as film festivals, competitions or
seminars.
5. Development of Cinema infrastructure
and film Distribution
2009 quota: 8 million pln (≈2.08 million euR)
Programme aimed at supporting arthouse cinemas and
film discussion clubs through support for distribution and
publicity of film classics, arthouse European and Polish films,
as well as providing financial support to cinemas for
infrastructure development (including the transition to
digital cinema).
6. Vocational training
2009 quota: 4 million pln (≈1.03 million euR)
Programme aimed at supporting training programmes,
seminars and workshops for film professionals, providing
subsidies for student films and financing the participation of
Polish filmmakers in courses and seminars to improve their
professional skills.
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