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FILM PRODUCTION GUIDE POLAND <strong>2009</strong><br />
Gdynia<br />
the film fund<br />
The Gdynia Film Fund was established by the mayor of Gdynia in September 2008. The municipal authorities have<br />
placed the administration of the fund in the hands of the cultural organization called Centrum Kultury w Gdyni.<br />
The first competition for the support of film production was announced in min-January <strong>2009</strong>.<br />
Before the Film Fund was established, the municipal authorities of Gdynia had already co-financed the production<br />
of Miasto z morza by Andrzej Kotkowski. This film is based on a novel that tells the story of how the city was<br />
established. It will premiere during the next edition of the Polish Film Festival, which takes place annually in Gdynia.<br />
Contact details:<br />
Centrum kultury w gdyni<br />
81- 0 Gdynia, ul. Łowicka 1<br />
tel. + 8 8 73 77, fax + 8 8 73 77<br />
info@centrumkulturygdynia.org<br />
www.centrumkulturygdynia.org<br />
Port in gdynia Pomerania region jACk11POLAND / wIkIPEDIA<br />
Budget<br />
The Film Fund has an annual budget of at least 700,000<br />
PLN (182,000 EUR). Funding is available to one or more<br />
projects and the amount of funding may vary between<br />
projects. The municipal authorities have stated that,<br />
depending on the success of produced films, the budget of<br />
the Film Fund in future years will continue to increase.<br />
entry Conditions<br />
The Film Fund provides support for feature and<br />
documentary projects. Preference is given to projects that<br />
directly promote the city of Gdynia, its landscape, history or<br />
related maritime themes and have a positive impact on the<br />
local market.<br />
A key condition is the timely application for financing<br />
and compliance with requirements as specified in the<br />
regulations of the Gdynia Film Fund. Other conditions<br />
include the subject matter and range of promoting the city<br />
during production and distribution of the film. The artistic<br />
merit of the project is also taken into consideration.<br />
At time of this publication, the first edition of the<br />
competition is open. The deadline for applications is February<br />
28 th , <strong>2009</strong>. The results will be announced by May 30 th , <strong>2009</strong>.
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