Networks of European Cinemas

Last updated: 19.7.2025
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The Networks of European Cinemas funding program, part of the Creative Europe Programme, aims to support the creation and operation of cinema networks dedicated to increasing the audience for non-national European films. This initiative seeks to renew and enrich the cinema-going experience, promote sustainability, and foster innovation within the European cinema sector.

Who is Funded: European Cinema Networks

The "Networks of European Cinemas" program targets European cinema operators collaborating in networks to promote and screen non-national European films, aiming to expand audience reach and renew the cinema experience. This initiative is designed for entities committed to enhancing the visibility and accessibility of European cinematic works.

What is Funded: Cinema Activities and Innovation

This program funds a range of activities designed to promote European films, innovate the cinema experience, and integrate digital and sustainable practices within European cinema operations. Supported actions aim at audience growth, business adaptation, and fostering collaboration across the European cinema network.

Type and Scope of Funding for European Cinemas

The program provides financial support in the form of grants. For the CREA-MEDIA-2023-CINNET call, a total budget of 15,500,000 € was allocated for the year 2023. Specific maximum funding amounts per project are not detailed in the provided information.

Conditions and Requirements for Cinema Networks

Applicants must adhere to specific eligibility, admissibility, and evaluation criteria outlined in the official Call document. The program strongly emphasizes the integration of sustainability, gender balance, inclusion, diversity, and representativeness in proposed projects.

Application Procedure: Networks of European Cinemas

The application process for the CREA-MEDIA-2023-CINNET call is now closed. It followed a single-stage submission method with a defined timeline for application, evaluation, and grant agreement signatures.

The "Networks of European Cinemas" program is implemented under the umbrella of the broader Creative Europe Programme, which provides the foundational framework for its operations and ensures its legitimacy within EU cultural policies.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

15,500,000 €

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union

Sectors

Sectors:

Creative Industries

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Cinema operators, audiences

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Market Introduction, Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Process Optimization, Awareness Campaigns

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)

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