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.
Hubert Bals Fund development selection 2023
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
NFF+HBF scheme awards projects from Chile and Singapore
01 December 2023
Netherlands Film Fund with Hubert Bals Fund award two Dutch co-productions €75,000 each
Tamara Tatishvili appointed new Head of the Hubert Bals Fund
04 September 2023
Film strategy consultant and former Director of the Georgian National Film Center set to head IFFR’s film fund
HBF+Europe 2023
09 July 2023
Hubert Bals Fund supports 12 projects with HBF+Europe schemes
I’m a filmmaker with a project
Find out about our funding schemes, deadlines and requirements. Please note: complete deadlines for 2024 will be announced shortly.
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.
