Networks of European Cinemas
Funding to establish and operate a network of European cinemas that promote non-national European films, engage new audiences (including youth), and adopt innovative, sustainable, and inclusive practices. Targets cinema operators aiming to enhance collaboration, audience reach, and industry resilience.
Details
Agency
EU Commission
Status
Open
Language
English
Funding Type
Grant
Deadline
2026-07-09
Open Date
2026-04-07
Overview
Funding to establish and operate a network of European cinemas that promote non-national European films, engage new audiences (including youth), and adopt innovative, sustainable, and inclusive practices. Targets cinema operators aiming to enhance collaboration, audience reach, and industry resilience.Who Can Apply
Cinema operators, consortia, or legal entities representing networks of cinemas with broad geographic coverage across eligible European countries. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to screening non-national European films and fostering cross-border collaboration.Funding Details
- Total budget: Not specified.
- Grant amount: Not specified.
- Funding rate: Not specified.
- Co-funding: Not specified.
What Is Funded
- Incentives and collaborative projects to increase screenings of non-national European films.
- Activities targeting young audiences and new cinema-goers.
- Innovative approaches to audience engagement, partnerships with film industry operators, and local cultural institutions.
- Exchange of best practices, knowledge sharing, and cross-border collaboration among network members.
- Strategies for sustainability, environmental responsibility, gender balance, inclusion, diversity, and representativeness.
- Data collection and dissemination of network outcomes to inform policy dialogue.
Technology / Maturity Requirements
- TRL (Technology Readiness Level): 4 to 6 (applies to innovative approaches or technologies supporting cinema operations, audience engagement, or sustainability).
Key Dates
- Call opening: 2026-04-06
- Deadline for applications: 2026-07-08T22:00:00Z (17:00 Brussels time)
- Evaluation period: July–December 2026
- Information to applicants: January 2027
- Grant agreement signature: April 2027
Application Process (High-Level)
- Single-stage submission via the [Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal).
- Standard application form (CREA MEDIA) available in the Submission System.
- Proposal must adhere to page limits and layout described in Part B of the application form.
Post-Award Obligations
Not specified.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 address sustainability, inclusion, and gender balance.
- Emphasis on innovative audience engagement and cross-border collaboration.
- Evaluation criteria, scoring, and thresholds are detailed in the call document.