International Coproduction Fund (IKF)

  • Goethe Institut
  • Förderung
  • Internationaler Austausch

Goethe Institut

7 November, 2023

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The International Coproduction Fund (IKF), established in 2016, funds coproductions worldwide that grow out of collaborative and dialogue-based working processes in the fields of music, dance, theatre and performance art. We use this fund to promote innovative productions and international cultural exchange as well as new approaches to intercultural collaboration and networking.

Whom we fund

professional performing artists, ensembles and initiatives in Germany and non-German-speaking countries in the fields of theatre, dance, music and performance art with insufficient means of their own to realize an international coproduction

In particular, we welcome applications for funding from developing and transition countries.

What we fund

The IKF provides funding for international coproductions that are likely to be of high artistic calibre and to have some impact on the respective arts scene. Hybrid and interdisciplinary formats and the use of digital media may be important elements of these coproductions. Collective artistic development of the project is a prerequisite, which is the reason why we don’t provide funding for projects that involve nothing but guest performances, tours or appearances at festivals.

Funding criteria

  • The projects for which funding is requested must centre on the performing arts (no exclusively film- or exhibition-based projects).
  • Calibre of the project
  • Standing of the participating artists in their performing arts scene
  • Budget showing own/third-party funding and a sound financial plan
  • Balanced project partnership, artistic collaboration
  • At least one performance outside of Germany and, if possible, in Germany, too
  • Project period should not exceed 24 months.

Applications to the International Coproduction Fund must be submitted online in English.

Next Application Deadline

The application deadline for the 13th funding round for projects starting in 2023 was on November 7, 2022. The dates of the next funding round are expected to be announced in mid-2023. Please check this website regularly for more information.

Further information on the funding program International Co-Productions on the website of the Goethe Institut.

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