Film producers and film productions wishing to participate in international film festivals and exhibitions with Mongolian films and to receive funding for organizing international film festivals in Mongolia must submit the following documents:
• Documents confirming participation in the film festival (invitation, name of the festival, registration number, country of participation, introduction of the participating work and preparation of copies of the work translated into foreign languages, the experience of the participants), cost estimates and results including project documents.
• Experience in organizing international film festivals and information about previous festivals.
• Project document containing cost estimates, results, stakeholders, and information of partner organizations.
The Council must meet within 45 days after the deadline to receive applications for projects and activities, review the applications, evaluate the projects and activities, make proposals and conclusions and submit them to the Cabinet member in charge of cultural affairs.
The Council must calculate the amount of financial support as follows and make a conclusion:
Up to 80 percent of total funding must be provided for participating in international film festivals and exhibitions with Mongolian films, organizing international film festivals in Mongolia, preserving and restoring Mongolian films, and organizing activities for the development and capacity building of film professionals and production staff.
If the Council considers that the film projects and activities requesting funding are realistic, feasible and effective, it may review the full text of the film, obtain additional clarifications if necessary, and arrange an interview with the applicant. Foreign and domestic consultants and experts may be hired for films (Arthouse films) and other necessary film projects that demonstrate the director’s personal creativity, aesthetic values and views.