CREATIVE EUROPE – Networks of European Cinemas – 2026

Objectives

• To enhance the circulation, promotion, online and theatrical distribution of European audiovisual works, within the Union and internationally in the new digital environment; including through innovative business models
• To promote European audiovisual works, heritage works, and support the engagement and development of audiences of all ages, in particular young audiences, across Europe and beyond

Eligibility

• Be legal entities (public or private bodies)
• Be established in one of the eligible countries:
  • Creative Europe Participating Countries :
    • EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories)
    • Non-EU countries :
      • listed EEA countries and countries associated to the Creative Europe Programme (list of participating countries)
• Only applications by single applicants are allowed (single beneficiaries).

Additional information

• Initial duration of the action: 21 months

Extensions are possible, if duly justified and through an amendment.

• Contact: EACEA-MEDIA-AUDIENCE@ec.europa.eu

Useful

• Guidelines: Click here
• Other call documents: Click here
• Executive Agency website: Click here
• More information: Click here

• Total budget of the call: 17 467 470 euros
• Amount of the grant: no limit
• Funding rate: up to 95% of the total eligible costs