UNIQA SEE FUTURE Foundation – Female Filmmakers Support Programme

The UNIQA SEE FUTURE Foundation launched the Female Filmmakers Support Programme, in collaboration with the Sarajevo Film Festival and Slano Film Days, and with the support of the Film Centre of Montenegro and the Film Centre Serbia for the 2025 edition.

 

The Female Filmmakers Support Programme (FFSP), aims to support and empower women in film from the six Southeast European countries in which UNIQA operates: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Romania and Serbia. The objectives of the programme are to develop and support women working in the Southeast European film industry in independent film production, increase the representation and diversity of women in the regional film sector, and facilitate networking, skills development, and access to financing opportunities for women in film. With the support of the UNIQA SEE FUTURE Foundation, the programme is designed to support and promote women filmmakers in Southeast Europe by providing financial support for the production of their film projects, as well as by supporting their career development through the CineLink Industry Training and Skills Programme. 

 

The call is open to directors or co-directors, together with at least one additional key creative collaborator (screenwriter, director of photography, composer, editor) who identifies as a woman. Although the Foundation’s primary focus is on the six countries listed above, applicants from other countries may also apply, provided that their project has a producer or co-producer from one of the eligible countries. In this way, co-production and collaboration are actively encouraged, allowing for the inclusion of projects and talents from outside the Foundation’s core focus countries. 

 

By involving producers and co-producers from the region, the programme not only broadens the reach and diversity of applications but also fosters international collaboration and strengthens the network of film professionals. Through this approach, the Foundation contributes to the development of the regional film industry and its connection to global trends. 

  

Who can apply?

The call is open to directors or co-directors, together with at least one additional key creative collaborator (screenwriter, director of photography, composer, editor) who identifies as a woman. Although the Foundation’s primary focus is on the six countries listed above, applicants from other countries may also apply, provided that their project has a producer or co-producer from one of the eligible countries. In this way, co-production and collaboration are actively encouraged, allowing for the inclusion of projects and talents from outside the Foundation’s core focus countries. By involving producers and co-producers from the region, the programme not only broadens the reach and diversity of applications but also fosters international collaboration and strengthens the network of film professionals. Through this approach, the Foundation contributes to the development of the regional film industry and its connection to global trends. 

Rules and Regulations  

  • The applicant (production company) must be registered in the countries of Southeastern Europe: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Romania, or Serbia* 

  • The director or co-director must identify as a woman. 

  • The project must have at least one key female artistic collaborator (screenwriter, cinematographer, editor) who also identifies as a woman. 

  • The project budget must be realistic and amount to at least 100,000 EUR in total. 

  • The project must be a feature-length film, either narrative, documentary, or essayistic. 

* This requirement does not apply to the nationality or residence of the director. In other words, although the application must be submitted by a production company from one of the listed countries, the director of the project can come from any country, provided the film project aligns with the goals and criteria of the Programme. At least one co-producer or key female artistic collaborator must come from the UNIQA SEE FUTURE Foundation countries.  

Materials for application 

  • Logline 

  • Synopsis (up to 300 characters, including spaces) 

  • Script (current version of the script) 

  • Director's Statement (up to 1,500 characters, including spaces) 

  • Motivational Letter from the Director 

  • A personal motivational letter detailing the plans for the career development of the key artistic collaborator (up to 1,500 characters, including spaces) 

  • Moodboard 

  • Biography and Filmography of the Director 

  • Biography and Filmography of the Key Artistic Collaborator 

  • Links to Previous Films by the Director 

  • Links to Previous Films by the Key Artistic Collaborator 

  • Biography and Filmography of the Production Company   

More information on how to apply and the deadlines at Female Filmmakers Support Programme.

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