IFB Funding Applications Now Accepted Online
New Changes Implemented to the IFB Funding Process
Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board (IFB) is delighted to announce that the agency is now accepting applications for development, production and distribution funding loans online.
Applicants wishing to apply for funding must register on the IFB website, create a personal login and proceed through the new application process.
There are a number of changes to the application process, so it is advisable that applicants acquaint themselves with the new online application process, allowing enough time to complete the full application prior to the IFB funding deadlines.
It is important to note that additional information and materials are now requested for all Production Funding schemes including:
- Analysis of the project under IFB's criteria of making cinema, originality and additionality
- Details of the co-producer, co-production deal and any reciprocal relationships in place
- Details on the target audience for the project and how comparable titles have performed in the international and domestic marketplace
- Details on the proposed Irish and international festival strategy for the project
First Stage Documentary production funding has now been replaced with a Documentary Development Loan.
It is advised that all applicants read the How to Apply Guidelines before making an application.
Upcoming funding deadlines are:
IFB Development Funding Applications: Friday November 29th 2013
IFB Production Funding Applications: January 10th 2014
Helpful Links:
• Register with the new IFB Application System
• Read the IFB How to Apply Guidelines
• Read more about the new Documentary Development funding.