The Volkart Foundation supports institutions and artists involved in film and photography. It sponsors projects that tackle issues which are socially relevant and gives preference to projects that demonstrate an innovative approach in terms of form or content.
Photography
The primary focus here is documentary photography, although the foundation also sponsors artistic photography.
Film
The foundation focuses on documentary films (short, mid-length and feature-length). A cinema release is desired, but not a prerequisite. Sponsorship is also granted for fictional films that deal with issues deemed relevant by the foundation.
The Volkart Foundation does not see itself as a sole sponsor, but rather a project partner. It only supports projects that invest the funding sustainably and expects professional reporting to be carried out.
The Volkart Foundation does not make contributions towards:
- projects and events that are purely commercial
- events designed to advertise a product/service
- festivals, promotional days or anniversaries
- graduation projects (films)
- seminars, lectures, symposiums or conferences
- additional funding for the completion of projects and contributions towards project development
- scholarships