Call for proposals - European Film Sales

Within the specific goal of promoting competitiveness, scalability, cooperation, innovation and sustainability, including through mobility, in innovation, competitiveness and scalability of the European audiovisual sector, one of the priorities of the MEDIA strand is:

·         improve the circulation, promotion, online and theatrical distribution of European audiovisual works, within the Union and internationally in the new digital environment; including through an innovative business model.

What are the basic requirements?

Projects with a maximum duration of 24 months from countries participating in the Creative Europe - MEDIA program can apply for this call. More information on the requirements for applying is available in the call for project proposals which can be found HERE.

Who can apply?

·         European sales agents, that is, European company that acts as an intermediary for the producer, specialized in the commercial exploitation of the film, marketing and licensing of the film to distributors or other buyers for foreign countries;

·         to be appointed as sales agent by the producer of each film which is declared or supported by a written contract or agreement for the sale of the film in at least 10 countries participating in the Creative Europe MEDIA programme.

What is the application deadline?

The application deadline is 20 June 2023, and the results are expected in November 2023.

How can we help you?

The Creative Europe Desk Serbia team provides free support in preparation of the project proposal application. Sign up to participate in the events we organize or schedule a meeting where we can go through your project together.

Keep in mind some key tips for applying to this call for project proposals, as funding is available for the following projects:

There are two phases for funded activities:

1.    creation of a potential fund that will be attributed according to the company's performance on the European market.

2.    implementation of the action - the potential fund thus generated by each company must be reinvested in:

-        minimum guarantees or advances paid for international sales rights of eligible non-national European films;

-        promotion, marketing, and advertising on the market of non-national European films that meet the requirements.