Films on the Move

Last updated: 19.7.2025
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The "Films on the Move" program, under the Creative Europe Programme (CREA), aims to boost the wider distribution of recent non-national European films. It encourages sales agents and theatrical distributors to invest in promotional and distribution strategies. This initiative seeks to enhance the competitive position of European films in the global market and expand their audience reach.

Who is Funded by Films on the Move

The "Films on the Move" funding program targets sales agents and theatrical distributors within the European film industry to achieve wider distribution of non-national European films. The primary goal is to foster the development of pan-European distribution strategies, thereby increasing investment in promotion and distribution efforts across the continent.

What is Funded by Films on the Move

This program specifically funds activities related to the distribution and promotion of non-national European films, aiming to bring them to wider audiences across Europe through various channels. It focuses on the later stages of film development, from market introduction to commercialization.

Type and Scope of Funding

The "Films on the Move" program provides financial support in the form of grants, with a substantial total budget allocated for the call. Specific details regarding project duration and funding rates are outlined in the comprehensive Call document.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants to the "Films on the Move" program must adhere to specific administrative and operational conditions, including guidelines for collaboration and broader policy considerations such as sustainability and diversity. Detailed criteria are outlined in the Call document.

Application Procedure

The application process for "Films on the Move" involved a multiple cut-off submission procedure, with specific deadlines for proposal submission and subsequent evaluation periods. The selection process is based on predefined award criteria detailed in the official Call document.

The "Films on the Move" funding program operates under the umbrella of the Creative Europe Programme and is governed by a series of official documents. These provide the legal framework and detailed operational guidelines for the call.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

16,000,000 EUR

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union (countries eligible under the Creative Europe Programme)

Sectors

Sectors:

Creative Industries

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Film industry

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Market Introduction, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)

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