Film Projects and Creative Industries Financing Program CDF
Get Sharia-compliant funding through the Cultural Development Fund's Cinema Sector Program. Lendo supports filmmakers and creative entrepreneurs in executing their projects quickly and transparently
About the CDF Program
The Cultural Development Fund was launched to enhance the creative economy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as part of Vision 2030.
Through the Cinema Sector Financing Program, which is part of the national IGNITE initiative, Lendo facilitates access to Sharia-compliant funding for eligible cultural and creative projects, in line with the financing goals of the Cultural Development Fund. Lendo operates as a licensed and regulated entity by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA).
Program Objectives
This initiative aims to empower creative professionals and production companies by improving access to capital, enhancing the sustainability of the Saudi cinema ecosystem, and attracting private sector participation in cultural investments.
Stimulating local film production and distribution
Supporting content creators and small studios in expanding their businesses
Enhancing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's status as a regional creative hub
Empowering private investments in national cultural projects
Who can benefit?
The program is available to creative companies and professionals who actively contribute to the cultural sector in the Kingdom.
General Terms and Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must meet the standard eligibility requirements of the Cultural Development Fund and Lendo.
The applicant must be a registered entity in Saudi Arabia or an authorized individual in the cultural sector
The project must align with the approved purposes of the Cultural Development Fund (production, distribution, etc.)
The applicant must demonstrate financial sustainability and project feasibility
Funding is provided through Sharia-compliant structures approved by the Cultural Development Fund
Funding Structure and Coverage Scope
Lendo provides organized financing solutions within the framework of the Cultural Development Fund, with clear limits and guarantees.
Maximum Funding
Determined by the size of the project and CDF eligibility criteria
Coverage Ratio
Up to 70% of the approved project costs
Guarantee Value
Based on project evaluation and conditions supported by CDF
Funding Tenure
Flexible terms designed around production and distribution schedules
How to apply for CDF funding
Submit the application
Provide your company's details and the project through the Lendo portal for the Cultural Development Fund
Submit the required documents
Includes the project proposal, cost breakdown, and company license
Review and eligibility verification
Lendo and the Cultural Development Fund teams verify the project's compliance and financial readiness
Approval and contract signing
After approval, receive the official funding terms for signing
Receiving funding and starting production
Funds are transferred directly to support your approved cultural project
Purpose of funding
The Cultural Development Fund financing program supports all stages of the creative journey, from idea to screen, enabling professionals to focus on creativity while Lendo simplifies access to capital.
Film and series production
Post-production and editing
Developing local content
Marketing, distribution, and exhibition logistics
Purchase or rent equipment
Training and talent development for the creative workforce
Required documents
- Identification documents (National ID / Residency)
- Valid commercial registration or freelance license
- Bank account details for disbursing funds
- Project proposal and budget summary
- Production schedule and resource plan
- All documents are verified digitally through secure integration with Bayan, Nafath, and Thimah systems
- Quotes or cost estimates
FAQs
We finance corporate invoices (forward sales), and we do not do personal finance at all.
This type of funding provides the ability for companies to support their operations and achieve growth. It plays an important role in achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 by supporting economic diversification and job creation.
A citizen, resident or resident in Saudi Arabia who is over 18 years of age and has a national ID or residence permit, and has a bank account in a local bank.
Lendo is a financial technology company. It works in the field of debt crowdfunding. It provides an invoice financing service for small and medium enterprises (forward sales) that complies with the provisions of Islamic law in order to help companies requesting funding obtain cash. It also offers investment opportunities with a good profit return within short periods.
It is the financing of small and medium-sized companies by a group of investors. It is divided into two types:
1-Crowdfunding through ownership. 2-Crowdfunding through financing
Yes, there is a high risk in investment transactions, which may lead to delays in paying off opportunities or the possibility of losing your money. As the financing contract connects investors directly to the owners of companies requesting funding, the Lendo platform is not one of the contracting parties, and investments are entirely at your own risk.
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1- A valid Saudi commercial registration.
2. The company is one year old and over.
3. Sales are issued to government agencies or private Saudi companies.
The minimum funding amount is 100 thousand Saudi Riyals and the maximum funding limit is 7.5 million Saudi Riyals.
The credit rating is issued and the risk score of the opportunity is determined based on several factors, the most important of which are:
— The company's credit history.
— The company's financial situation.
— The company's administrative status.
— Invoice status.
The rating varies from (A to D). The classification indicates A To the fact that the company has a credit rating Good and low risk. and D That the company has a credit rating Vulnerable and high-risk.
Empowering Saudi creativity and turning your vision into reality quickly and confidently.
Through partnership with the Cultural Development Fund, Lendo supports creative transformation in Saudi Arabia by facilitating compliant and transparent access to funding. Whether you are a filmmaker, producer, or creative entrepreneur,