European mini-slate development
Funding for independent European audiovisual production companies to develop a slate of 2 to 3 works (fiction, animation, or creative documentary) with high creative value, cross-border potential, and commercial viability. Optional support for a short film by emerging talent is available.
Details
Agency
EU Commission
Status
Open
Language
English
Funding Type
Grant
Deadline
2026-09-17
Open Date
2026-04-08
Overview
Funding for independent European audiovisual production companies to develop a slate of 2 to 3 works (fiction, animation, or creative documentary) with high creative value, cross-border potential, and commercial viability. Optional support for a short film by emerging talent is available.Who Can Apply
Independent European production companies from eligible countries. Consortia or co-development partnerships are encouraged but not mandatory.Funding Details
- Grant amount: Not specified (lump-sum funding model).
- Total budget: Not specified.
- Funding rate: Not specified (refer to call documents for details).
- Co-funding: Not explicitly required but may be assessed under financial capacity.
What Is Funded
- Development of 2 to 3 audiovisual works (fiction, animation, or creative documentary) intended for cinema, television, digital platforms, or multi-platform release.
- Optional inclusion of a short film by emerging talent.
- Activities supporting market and distribution strategies, cross-border collaboration, and innovation in production.
- Sustainability, environmental responsibility, gender balance, inclusion, diversity, and representativeness initiatives.
Technology / Maturity Requirements
- TRL (Technology Readiness Level): 4 to 6 (applies to the development stage of the projects).
Key Dates
- Call publication: 2025-12-04.
- Application deadline: 2026-09-16T22:00:00Z (17:00 Brussels time).
- Evaluation period: 2026-09 to 2027-02.
- Applicant notification: 2027-03.
- Grant agreement signature: 2027-06.
Application Process (High-Level)
- Single-stage submission via the [Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal).
- Required documents include a standard application form, creative dossier, and independence/ownership control information.
- Proposal page limits and layout are detailed in Part B of the application form.
Post-Award Obligations
- Reporting requirements and dissemination obligations are outlined in the Model Grant Agreement (MGA).
- Compliance with sustainability, diversity, and inclusion strategies as proposed.
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.