Hubert Bals Fund
The Hubert Bals Fund supports groundbreaking film projects in every stage of the production process, working especially with filmmakers from countries where local film funding and infrastructure is lacking or restrictive. The fund closely collaborates with IFFR’s other industry activities, which include talent development and the co-production market CineMart.
Latest stories and selections
Read the latest projects we’ve supported and interviews with selected filmmakers.
IFFR-backed titles at the Berlinale 2024
Hubert Bals Fund celebrates its impact on the careers of filmmakers as several films win prizes in Berlin.
Hubert Bals Fund at IFFR 2024
The festival’s film fund is active throughout the festival.
“I wanted her to be mesmerising”
Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry screens at IFFR 2024 and was backed by IFFR’s Hubert Bals Fund.
08 November 2023
IFFR’s film fund underscores its commitment to fostering new and diverse voices
"We're not shouting into the void – we're being heard”
Brazilian director-writer duo Karen Suzane and Clara Ferrer discuss their upcoming project
01 December 2023
Netherlands Film Fund with Hubert Bals Fund award two Dutch co-productions €75,000 each
04 September 2023
Film strategy consultant and former Director of the Georgian National Film Center set to head IFFR’s film fund
I’m a filmmaker with a project
HBF Practical Info & Deadlines
Plan your application to one of the support schemes of the Hubert Bals Fund.
Funding schemes
Filmmakers can apply for support through our funding schemes
Professionals FAQ
Find the answers to all to the IFFR Pro-related questions here.
What is the Hubert Bals Fund?
Read more about the fund’s impact over more than 30 years.
About the Hubert Bals Fund
Read more about the history of the Hubert Bals Fund, critically acclaimed HBF-supported films and the impact of Hubert Bals Fund-support.
HBF Archive
An overview including all selections, harvests and annual reports.