European Film sales agent
Supports European film sales agents in enhancing the transnational distribution of recent non-national European films by funding minimum guarantees, advances, and promotional activities. Targets companies active in international sales and distribution of European films.
Details
Agency
EU Commission
Status
Open
Language
English
Funding Type
Grant
Deadline
2026-06-18
Open Date
2026-04-28
Overview
Supports European film sales agents in enhancing the transnational distribution of recent non-national European films by funding minimum guarantees, advances, and promotional activities. Targets companies active in international sales and distribution of European films.Who Can Apply
European film sales agents legally established in eligible countries, with a focus on companies demonstrating operational and financial capacity in the European film market.Funding Details
Funding is performance-based, generating a potential fund tied to the company’s market performance. The generated fund must be reinvested in:- Minimum guarantees or advances for international sales rights of eligible non-national European films.
- Promotion, marketing, and advertising of these films.
What Is Funded
- Minimum guarantees or advances for international sales rights of non-national European films.
- Promotion, marketing, and advertising activities to support the distribution of these films.
Technology / Maturity Requirements
Projects must align with Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4 to 6, indicating development and demonstration phases for film distribution and promotional strategies.Key Dates
- Call publication: 2025-12-04
- Application deadline: 2026-06-17T22:00:00Z (17:00 Brussels time)
- Evaluation period: July–November 2026
- Applicant notification: December 2026
- Grant agreement signature: March 2027
Application Process (High-Level)
Single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal. Applicants must complete the standard application form (CREA MEDIA) and attach mandatory annexes, including a list of films from the Creative Europe MEDIA Database and official box office evidence if applicable.Geographic Scope & Language
Eligible countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom, Switzerland. Application language: English.Notes
- Proposals must adhere to page limits and layout requirements specified in the call document.
- Eligible films must be non-national European productions.
- Independence and ownership control requirements apply.
- Financial and operational capacity assessments are part of the evaluation process.