[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

March 20, 2025 (17:00 Brussels) | July 17, 2025 (17:00 Brussels)

Total budget: €16,000,000 for 2025; multiple grants awarded per cut-off

Supports pan-European distribution and promotion of recent non-national European films, encouraging sales agents and distributors to expand reach and competitiveness globally.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity aims to boost the circulation and audience reach of recent non-national European films by supporting coordinated pan-European theatrical and/or online distribution campaigns. The action encourages sales agents and distributors to invest in the promotion and distribution of European films outside their country of origin, enhancing their competitiveness on the global market, and fostering collaboration between production and distribution sectors. Proposals must include strategies for environmental sustainability, gender balance, inclusion, diversity, and representativeness. --- ## Due Dates - First cut-off: March 20, 2025, 17:00 (Brussels time) - Second cut-off: July 17, 2025, 17:00 (Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total available budget for 2025: €16,000,000 - Multiple grants will be awarded per cut-off - The precise amount per project may vary; refer to the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_crea-media-2025-filmove_en.pdf) for details --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be sales agents coordinating the distribution of eligible recent non-national European films. - Eligible countries are specified in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_crea-media-2025-filmove_en.pdf). - Projects must focus on the pan-European distribution (theatrical and/or online) of recent European films outside their country of origin. - Applications must address sustainability, gender balance, inclusion, diversity, and representativeness. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CREA-MEDIA-2025-FILMOVE?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=16&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Required documents include: - Completed application form (available in the Submission System) - International film sales agreement - Film/work information PDF from the Creative Europe MEDIA Database - Letters of intent from distributors detailing Promotion and Advertisement (P&A) costs - Detailed eligibility, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions are provided in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_crea-media-2025-filmove_en.pdf). - The process follows a multiple cut-off model; proposals can be submitted for either or both deadlines. --- ## Additional Information - Proposals should demonstrate robust strategies for sustainability and inclusion. - The evaluation period for the first cut-off runs March–June 2025; results communicated by September 2025. - The evaluation period for the second cut-off runs July–October 2025; results communicated by January 2026. - Grant agreements are expected to be signed in December 2025 (first cut-off) and April 2026 (second cut-off). - For further guidance, consult the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual). --- ## External Links - [Full call details and application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CREA-MEDIA-2025-FILMOVE?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=16&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call document (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_crea-media-2025-filmove_en.pdf) - [Standard application form (template)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/temp-form/af/af_crea-media_en.pdf) - [Creative Europe Desks (local support)](https://ec.europa.eu/culture/resources/creative-europe-desks) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |---------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [Creative Europe Desks](https://ec.europa.eu/culture/resources/creative-europe-desks) | | Programme Agency | [European Education and Culture Executive Agency](mailto:EACEA-DISTRIBUTION-SELECTIVE@ec.europa.eu) | | European Commission (general contact) | [Contact page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | IT/Portal Support | [IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | ---

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