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The Filmförderungsanstalt (FFA) is the national film funding of Germany and was founded on March 6, 1968, to support and strengthen the German film industry. Based in Berlin, the FFA serves as a central service provider for the German film economy and supports all matters related to German films.
The main mission of the FFA is to promote and strengthen the German film industry by considering economic and cultural aspects. The FFA is committed to the quality and economic viability of film projects and particularly supports high-quality projects, including those from emerging talents and children's film projects based on original materials[2][4][5].
The FFA aims to promote ecological standards in film production. Since February 28, 2023, nationwide standardized ecological criteria have been established as a funding requirement for project film funding. These standards can be applied for through a digital form and are intended to increase sustainability in film production[5].
The FFA is managed by a board that conducts business and represents the organization externally. The board is supervised by the presidency, which is elected by the administrative council. The administrative council, consisting of 36 members, decides on all fundamental issues and approves the FFA's budget. The FFA's budget is financed through the so-called film levy, which is collected from cinemas, the video industry, and television broadcasters[1][2][4].
The FFA is also a member of the European Film Agency Directors (EFAD), an association of film funding institutions from 35 European countries, and works closely with other European institutions to support cross-border projects and co-productions[4].
Through its comprehensive activities and initiatives, the FFA plays a central role in the promotion and development of the German film industry.
