Support for the development of production projects -Animation, creative documentaries and drama- Single Projects, Slate Funding and Slate
This notice of a call for proposals is based on Decision No 1718/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 concerning the implementation of a programme of support for the European audiovisual sector (MEDIA 2007).
Objectives
To promote, by providing financial support, the development of production projects intended for European and international markets presented by independent European production companies in the following categories: animation, creative documentary and drama.
Eligibility
This notice is aimed at European companies whose activities contribute to the attainment of the above objectives, and in particular to independent production companies.
Applicants must be established in one of the following countries:
Bosnia and Herzegovina (under the condition of the finalisation of the negotiation process and the formalisation of the participation of this country to the MEDIA programme).
Eligible actions
The development activities for the following audiovisual works (one-offs or series) are eligible:
– drama projects intended for commercial exploitation of no less than 50 minutes,
– creative documentaries intended for commercial exploitation of no less than 25 minutes (duration per episode in case of series),
– animation projects intended for commercial exploitation of no less than 24 minutes.
Budget and Duration
The total budget available for the programme is EUR 18,25 million.
Single Projects may receive between EUR 10 000 and EUR 60 000 except for feature-length animations for theatrical release, for which the maximum is EUR 80 000. The financial contribution awarded will in no event exceed 50 % of the eligible costs submitted by the producer (60 % for projects presenting an interest in promoting European cultural diversity). Find out more about Single Projects on:
http://ec.europa.eu/culture/media/programme/producer/develop/single/index_en.htm
Slate Funding and Slate Funding second stage may receive between EUR 70 000 and EUR 190 000. The financial contribution awarded will in no event exceed 50 % of the eligible costs submitted by the producer. Find out more about Slate Funding and Slate Funding second stage on:
http://ec.europa.eu/culture/media/programme/producer/develop/slate1st/index_en.htm
The maximum duration of the project is until 30 June 2015.
Deadlines
First deadline: was 23 November 2012.
Second deadline: was 12 April 2013.
We will keep you informed when a new call is published.
More information will be updated on the following website: http://ec.europa.eu/culture/media/programme/producer/develop/index_en.htm