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Films on the Move

Supports pan-European distribution campaigns for recent non-national European films, targeting sales agents and theatrical distributors to expand audience reach and improve global competitiveness.

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Details

Agency

EU Commission

Status

Upcoming

Language

English

Funding Type

Grant

Deadline

2026-03-19

Open Date

2025-09-30

Overview

Supports pan-European distribution campaigns for recent non-national European films, targeting sales agents and theatrical distributors to expand audience reach and improve global competitiveness.

Who Can Apply

Sales agents and theatrical distributors based in eligible European countries, coordinating distribution strategies for non-national European films.

Funding Details

Exact grant amounts and total budget not specified. Funding supports promotional and distribution activities, including environmentally sustainable and inclusive practices.

What Is Funded

  • Pan-European theatrical and/or online distribution campaigns for eligible European films.
  • Promotion and advertising (P&A) costs linked to distribution.
  • Strategies ensuring sustainability, gender balance, inclusion, diversity, and representativeness in the film industry.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

Films must be at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4, 5, or 6, indicating a developed prototype or demonstrated system in a relevant environment.

Key Dates

  • Open date: 2025-09-29
  • Deadlines:
- First cut-off: 2026-03-18T23:00:00Z - Second cut-off: 2026-07-16T17:00:00Z (Brussels time)
  • Evaluation periods:
- First cut-off: March–June 2026 - Second cut-off: July–October 2026
  • Notification:
- First cut-off: September 2026 - Second cut-off: January 2027
  • Grant agreement signature:
- First cut-off: December 2026 - Second cut-off: April 2027

Application Process (High-Level)

Multi-stage process submitted via the Funding & Tenders Portal. Requires standard application forms, letters of intent from distributors, and film details from the Creative Europe MEDIA Database.

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

  • Applications must include strategies for sustainability and inclusivity.
  • Films must be non-national European productions.
  • Two cut-off dates with separate evaluation timelines.