For the production of a short film:

• Short description (maximum 1 page)
• For a feature film: screenplay
• for an animated film: script and storyboard
• for a documentary film: treatment or project-specific description
• for an experimental film: project-specific description
• Moodboard (depiction of the mood of the planned film)
• Cast list with details of place of residence
• Cast list or cast suggestions with a description of the characters
• Director's note or director's commentary
• Producer's note or production commentary
• Production schedule (schedule with the milestones of the production
• production process; no shooting schedule)
• Distribution plans or exploitation concept and, if applicable, distribution commitment
• Preliminary calculation of the costs of the project
  • Use the scheme of the German Federal Film Board (FFA) or another industry-standard list. The maximum fee rates for feature-length films are based on the FFA guidelines for project film funding.
• Financing plan
  • Only use the form provided by the BKM.
• Certificate in tax matters from the responsible tax office (clearance certificate)
• Provisional project certificate from the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA)

For the preparation of a short film:

• Brief description of the project (maximum 1 page)
• For script development: synopsis and treatment
• For the development of a script: Outline of ideas
• List of project participants, if applicable
• Schedule (start, duration, locations, completion)
• Realization plans after completion of project preparation
• Financing plan (including status of financing and calculation of own contribution)
• Preliminary calculation of the costs of the measure
  • Use the FFA's scheme or another standard industry list. The maximum fee rates for feature-length films are based on the FFA guidelines for project film funding.
• Tax clearance certificate from the relevant tax office (clearance certificate)