MEDIA
FUNDING

The MEDIA strand supports the European film and audiovisual industries to develop, distribute and promote European works as well as funding markets, networking and training opportunities.

New MEDIA calls are due to open from the end of September 2026.

If you have any questions about MEDIA funding calls, please do contact us.

Funding Opportunities

Content
Business
Audience

Metal Heart, Treasure Entertainment

Training Courses

Training in production, management, content and more.

31st December 2027

Puffin Rock, Cartoon Saloon

European Mini-Slate Development

Fosters EU production companies in low capacity countries.

This call is now closed

School Life, Soilsiu Teoranta

Films on the Move

Supports the circulation of European works.

This call is now closed

The Farthest, CTL

Network of European Cinemas

Supports a European cinema operators' network to foster circulation of EU films.

This call is now closed

A cinema room with blue walls and an audience seated in front of a blank screen.

European Film Sales

Supports the transnational distribution of recent European films.

This call is now closed

Cuba's Wild Revolution, Crossing the Line Films

TV & Online Content

Supports TV + Online content with broadcast or VOD backers.

This call is now closed

Killing of a Sacred Deer, Element Films

European Film Distribution

Supports transnational distribution of recent non-national European films.

This call is now closed

Wild Ireland, Crossing the Line Films

Skills + Talent Development

Supports adaptation to new creative processes, markets and digital technologies.

This call is now closed

Cork International Film Festival, Gate Cinema, 2021. Photo Jed Niezgoda

Networks of European Festivals

Supports EU audiovisual festivals.

This call is now closed

The Breadwinner, Cartoon Saloon

European VOD Networks & Operators

Supports European Video on Demand networks and operators.

This call is now closed

Song of the Sea, Cartoon Saloon

European Co-Development

Animation, fiction, docs co-developed for cinema, TV or digital.

This call is now closed

The Humanity Complex; Gambrinous

Video Games + Immersive Content Development

Supports development of narrative video games + interactive immersive content.

This call is now closed

Galway Film Fair; Galway Film Fleadh

Markets & Networking

Supports promotion of EU content in the global market + fosters cooperation

This call is now closed

Scribe, Wiggley Woo

Innovative Tools & Business Models

Supports audience boosting, greening, and digital tools.

This call is now closed

Wolf Walkers, Cartoon Saloon

European Slate Development

Supports 3-5 works with option to include a short film by new talent.

This call is now closed

Song of the Sea, Cartoon Saloon

Audience Development & Film Education

Supports audience reach for EU audiovisual works + film heritage

This call is now closed

Cork Film Festival, Opening Gala, 2019

European Film Festivals

Supports European film festivals to increase audience interest in...

This call is now closed

Close-up of a video camera in a studio

MEDIA 360˚

Support for audiovisual hubs that respond to key opportunities and challenges...

This call is now closed