European Festivals

Last updated: 19.7.2025
Grant

The European Festivals (CREA-MEDIA-2023-FEST) program provides grants to audiovisual festivals. Its main purpose is to enhance audience interest in non-national European audiovisual content, fostering its wider circulation and visibility across Europe. This initiative aims to support innovative outreach and online activities to achieve its cultural objectives.

Who is Funded

The European Festivals program targets audiovisual festivals across Europe, aiming to increase audience engagement with non-national European audiovisual content. The program seeks to foster the circulation and visibility of diverse European works, contributing to a vibrant European cultural landscape.

What is Funded

This program supports audiovisual festivals focusing on the promotion and circulation of non-national European audiovisual content. Funding is allocated for activities that enhance audience engagement and expand the reach of European films and works.

Type and Scope of Funding

The European Festivals program provides financial support in the form of EU action grants, utilizing a lump sum model. A total budget of EUR 10,000,000 was available for this call.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants and beneficiaries of the European Festivals program must adhere to specific conditions regarding eligibility, financial capacity, evaluation criteria, and grant agreement provisions. These ensure compliance and effective project implementation.

Application Procedure

The application process for the European Festivals program involved online submission through the Funding & Tenders Portal, followed by an evaluation period and subsequent communication of results.

The European Festivals program operates under the framework of the Creative Europe Programme (2021-2027) and is governed by specific call documents and model grant agreements provided by the European Commission.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

10,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

10,000,000 €

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Individual Aid

Region

Region:

Europe

Sectors

Sectors:

Creative Industries, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Audiovisual festivals

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Market Introduction, Commercialization, 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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