European Film sales agent
This grant supports European sales agents in acquiring rights and promoting recent non-national European films internationally to boost their global reach and competitiveness.
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Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: June 17, 2026 | June 18, 2026
Funding Amounts: €5,500,000 total call budget; up to €750,000 per project; funding rate 70%; project duration 12–24 months
Summary: Supports European sales agents in the international distribution and promotion of recent non-national European films.
Key Information: Only one proposal per applicant; strict eligibility for films and applicant ownership; applications via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
Description
This grant, under the Creative Europe Programme (MEDIA strand), aims to boost the international circulation, promotion, and distribution of recent non-national European films. It provides financial support to European sales agents, enabling them to invest in acquiring international sales rights and in the promotion, marketing, and advertising of eligible films. The initiative is structured in two phases: first, a potential fund is generated based on the sales agent's performance in the European market; second, this fund is reinvested in minimum guarantees/advances for international sales rights and in market promotion activities. The program seeks to strengthen ties between production and distribution sectors and enhance the competitiveness of European films outside their country of origin.
