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
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Displacement Film Fund unveils recipient filmmakers and projects for pilot scheme
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Press release
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Hubert Bals Fund and Brazilian partners launch new development support initiative
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Introducing CineMart x HBF
The upcoming edition of IFFR’s co-production market CineMart will mark the launch of a new strand within the official lineup, spotlighting projects previously supported by the Hubert Bals Fund.

I’m a filmmaker with a project
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Funding schemes
Find out about the different support schemes offered by the HBF.
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Practical info and deadlines
Plan your application to one of the HBF's support schemes.
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Frequently asked questions
Find all the answers to your questions about the HBF.
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The HBF provides support to filmmakers from countries as specified in its list of eligible countries. Check the list below to see if your project is eligible.
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.

Contact the team
– Tamara Tatishvili, Head of the Hubert Bals Fund
– Jeske van der Slikke, Hubert Bals Fund Manager
– Ayumi Rosa Filippone, Hubert Bals Fund Coordinator
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