National fund Denmark, Copenhagen

Dokumentar og kort fiktion, Konsulentordningen (documentary and short fiction consultant scheme)

Run by Det Danske Filminstitut (Danish Film Institute)

The artistic track for Danish documentaries and short fiction, including an idea stage for documentaries that only the director needs to sign. Writers and directors can take the script and research stage of development on their own; a producer steps in for production. Current affairs television is outside its remit.

Grant, amount not statedOpen to writers in DenmarkA writer alone, a writer with a producer or a production company

Applications taken any time

The money

Amount
Amount not statedNo sums on the page; 30 to 35 projects a year with a Danish main producer receive production support.
What it is
Grant
To apply
Free

Who can apply

Applicant
A writer alone, a writer with a producer or a production company
Where you write
In Denmark
Rules
Development money for script work or research can be applied for by a director or a writer; idea development by a director alone or with a producer or writer. Production and general development support goes to a producer. Experienced directors with more than one film behind them are the main target.
Stages
Development and production
Formats
Documentary, Short
Language of the application
Danish

When to apply

Applications are taken at any time; decisions follow in the fund's own rhythm.

What it gives besides money

A consultant follows the project from idea through to production.

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