Films on the Move

The 'Films on the Move' funding program aims to foster the wider distribution of recent non-national European films across Europe. It supports sales agents and theatrical distributors in enhancing the promotion and reach of these films, contributing to increased audience engagement and market competitiveness within the European film sector.

This program specifically funds campaigns for the pan-European theatrical and/or online distribution of eligible European films. The focus is on expanding audience reach and improving the market position of non-national European cinema, with particular attention to diversity and inclusion.

The 'Films on the Move' program offers financial grants with a total available budget of 11,000,000 EUR. Individual grants can range up to 440,000 EUR, designed to support comprehensive pan-European distribution campaigns for eligible European films.

Key conditions for the 'Films on the Move' program primarily refer to the detailed requirements outlined in the official Call document. These include specific eligibility and admissibility criteria for applicants, as well as guidelines for evaluation and grant agreements.

The application process for 'Films on the Move' involved a single-stage submission, with proposals accepted until August 24, 2021. Evaluation results were communicated by December 2021, leading to grant agreement signatures by February 2022.

The 'Films on the Move' funding program operates under the broader framework of the Creative Europe Programme (CREA), specifically within the 2021-2027 programming period. Its legal foundation and detailed operational guidelines are established in the official Call document and the Mono/Multi-beneficiary Model Grant Agreement.