Script and Project Development
This grant supports narrative feature films with a potential for theatrical release, with a minimum length of 60 minutes. Eligible projects must be developed by filmmakers and main producers from specific countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, or parts of Eastern Europe, as listed in the program's eligibility criteria. The film must also be shot in one of these eligible countries.
Applications must come from audiovisual entities based in countries participating in a designated European film funding program or from eligible non-EU countries. The project must involve at least two co-producers: one from a participating European country and one from an eligible country outside this program. The financial share of the co-producer from the European region must be between 20% and 70% at the time of the first payment.
Applicants must be established production companies that have been active for at least two years. They should demonstrate experience in at least two completed feature films, including one international or European co-production. The total project budget cannot exceed €1,200,000, and at least 25% of the grant must be spent in the applicant’s country of origin. The grant covers production and post-production expenses, including crew salaries, travel, equipment, editing, sound mixing, and subtitling.