MDM wide range of support

Since its foundation in 1998 Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung has supported an average of 100 projects every year, spending funds amounting to approximately 12.5 million euros annually. The overall production volume amounts to five times the allocated funds. In particular, those film and media productions are supported which depict regional particularities in an authentic way, which pick up the cultural and historical heritage, which help establish cultural identity, and wich tell an original story that invites people to relate, thus drawing the attention of European and international audiences; in addition festivals, workshops, seminars and projects relevant to the media location may receive funding.

Applications for funding will be processed only if the relevant subject matter has been discussed with a staff member in charge; this meeting must take place at least two weeks before the submission deadline.

MDM support advice

The general aim of the support is the development, promotion and strengthening of film culture, television culture and media culture industries in Mitteldeutschland (Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia). All phases of the project may be supported, starting with preparation through production to distribution and presentation of all film, television, video and other audio-visual media productions which are economically promising. MDM also provides subsidies and loans for innovative multimedia products and the development of targeted film marketing concepts. The basic requirement for successful application is evidence that parts of the Mitteldeutschland region will benefit culturally and most of all economically from the project. The amount spent on film, television and media related services in this region while realising the project must be equal or greater than the allocated funds. Positive impacts on the training and qualification sector are given particular credit. Details on the documents to be submitted can be obtained by viewing the guidelines published on the internet, the application forms and leaflets. The applicants are, as a rule, authors, producers, distributors and to an increasing degree developers of multimedia projects.