IDFA Bertha Fund – IBF Classic

Open for submissions

At a glance: Deadline 10 February 2027 · Amsterdam, Netherlands · Documentary · Entry fees apply (details below)

About

Development and production/post-production support for creative documentaries by directors from IBF Classic list countries. Entries open late December 2026 (exact day to be announced on the official page); single annual deadline 10 Feb 2027.

Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Deadline

10 February 2027 · Deadline Application deadline

Fees

Project Development up to €7,500; Production & Post-production up to €25,000.

Eligibility

Directors holding nationality of, and living/working in, an IBF Classic list country (includes many Arab/MENA states; Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and UAE only for projects on political/human-rights topics).

Categories

Documentary

Region

Europe

Details checked on

8 October 2026

Details are shown in the original language of the organizer.

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