Support Measures during Corona
07.01.2021
Method of payment for financial aid and support measures during the Covid-19 crisis.
January 1, 2021
Festival Support
>> check instructions in German and French
For applicants (rights holders):
Contact: support@swissfilms.ch
Distribution Support
For applicants (distributors and rights holders) with European and non-European distribution support:
If the theatrical release is postponed:
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International distributors who have received a funding agreement from the Federal Office of Culture and who had confirmed the theatrical release may request the first instalment against proof of the distribution costs planned or already incurred within the scope of their application.
If the theatrical release is cancelled:
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International distributors for whom the theatrical release had to be completed or terminated prema- turely can request the second instalment upon receipt of an interim invoice for services already rendered.
For new cinema releases:
- Submission deadlines for distribution support will remain as such until further notice.
SWISS FILMS would like to point out that VOD Support is an alternative distribution tool for promoting Swiss films on VOD platforms.
Contact: support@swissfilms.ch
VOD Support
For applicants (rights holders and international distributors currently using alternative distribution):
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Applications for VOD Support for the distribution of Swiss films on international VOD platforms can be submitted at any time.
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Under the current circumstances, SWISS FILMS also accepts platforms that are not on the SWISS FILMS VOD list, provided there is a valid reason.
Contact: support@swissfilms.ch
Film Sales Support (FSS)
For applicants (sales):
If the market is deferred or lost:
- Costs incurred will be paid out against receipt and within the scope of the funding agreed upon.
For digital markets:
- Applications for support can be submitted within the scope of FSS. The share of costs is based on the regular FSS conditions.
- Additional applications for digital online campaigning may be submitted.
SWISS FILMS follows the recommendations and guidelines of the European Film Promotion EFP. SWISS FILMS would like to point out that VOD Support is an alternative distribution tool for promoting Swiss films on VOD platforms.
Contact: support@swissfilms.ch
International Programmes with Swiss Films
For applicants (rights holders, directors):
If the programme is cancelled or postponed:
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Payment of costs incurred (such as flights, rebookings or cancellations) will be paid out against receipt.
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Rights holders and directors are eligible to reapply in the event that the programme is subsequently carried out.
Contact: info@swissfilms.ch
SWISS FILMS maintains regular contact with interna- tional festivals and international industry represen- tatives, also through the umbrella organisation EFP. We regularly publish the latest decisions regarding cancellation, digital realisation or postponement of festivals on our website (>> Festival Search).
Furthermore, we are also available to advise you on the international distribution strategy for Swiss films. Together with you, we look for solutions that support the distribution and promotion of your films in the best possible way under these difficult circumstances.