European Festivals
The European Festivals funding program, identified as CREA-MEDIA-2021-FEST, is an initiative under the Creative Europe Programme designed to bolster European audiovisual festivals. Its core purpose is to elevate audience engagement with non-national European audiovisual content and to significantly boost its circulation and visibility across Europe. The program plays a vital role in supporting the recovery of festivals impacted by recent crises and fostering collaborative practices within the sector.
Who is Funded
The European Festivals funding program is open to organizations that run European audiovisual festivals. The primary goal is to increase interest in and promote the circulation of non-national European audiovisual content across Europe, while also supporting festival recovery and fostering collaboration.
What is Funded
The European Festivals grant focuses on supporting projects that enhance the visibility and audience engagement of European audiovisual content, including specific genres like animation and documentary films.
Type and Scope of Funding
The European Festivals program offers financial support in the form of grants, with a total budget of 9 million euros and a maximum contribution of 666,667 euros per project.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants for the European Festivals program must adhere to specific conditions regarding eligibility, application submission, and project implementation, with a focus on encouraging cooperation and addressing societal values.
Application Procedure
The application process for European Festivals grants involved a structured flow from call publication to grant agreement, with specific deadlines and evaluation procedures.
Legal Basis
The European Festivals funding program operates under the legal framework of the Creative Europe Programme, with detailed operational guidelines provided in the specific Call Document.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
666,667 €
Allocated Budget:
9,000,000 €
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Europe
Sectors:
Creative Industries, Cultural Institutions
Beneficiaries:
European audiovisual festivals
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
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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