European mini-slate development

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Sep 9, 2021 2:32:36 PM

Call CREA-MEDIA-2021-DEVMINISLATE has closed on the 12 August 2021 17:00:00 CET (Brussels). 

72 proposals have been submitted.                                                                             

Evaluation results are expected to be communicated in February 2022.

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Jun 25, 2021 9:06:18 AM

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Jun 2, 2021 5:11:24 PM

Publication date of the Call: 02/06/2021.

European mini-slate development

TOPIC ID: CREA-MEDIA-2021-DEVMINISLATE

Programme: Creative Europe Programme (CREA)
Call: European mini-slate development (CREA-MEDIA-2021-DEVMINISLATE)
Type of action: CREA-LS CREA Lump Sum Grants
Type of MGA: CREA Lump Sum Grant [CREA-AG-LS]
Deadline model: single-stage
Planned opening date: 01 June 2021
Deadline date: 12 August 2021 17:00:00 Brussels time

Topic description

Objective:The objective of the European mini-slate development support is to foster the competitiveness of European independent production companies and to increase their economic weight on the market. The aim is also to increase the capacity of audiovisual producers to develop projects with the potential to circulate throughout Europe and beyond, and to facilitate European and international coproduction.

The support will also provide an entry point for emerging talent, giving them the opportunity to direct a short film supported by the strong foundation provided by experienced companies.

Expected results

A stronger position on European and international markets for companies selected under European mini-slate development.
Increased quality, feasibility, cross-border potential and market value of European works supported.
Description of the activities to be funded

Support will be given to independent European production companies able to develop a slate of 2 to 3 audiovisual works (fiction, animation, creative documentary). This should allow production companies to reduce risks and increase their capacity to attract and retain talents.

The European mini-slate development shall provide support to the development of minimum 2 and maximum 3 works for commercial exploitation intended for cinema release, television broadcasting or commercial exploitation on digital platforms or a multi-platform environment in the following categories: animation, creative documentary or fiction. Applicants may add a short film by emerging talent to their slate (optional).

The aim is to provide funds to audiovisual production companies to develop work with high creative value and cultural diversity and wide cross-border exploitation potential. Companies are encouraged to develop strategies for marketing and distribution from the outset of the development phase thus improving the potential to reach audiences at a European and international level.

Greater cooperation, including co-development, between operators from different countries participating in the MEDIA Strand is also pursued as well as strengthening the competitiveness of European audiovisual production companies by consolidating their capacity for investment in the development phase and expanding companies’ activities and their innovation capacity to explore new fields and markets.

Special attention will be given to applications presenting adequate strategies to ensure a more sustainable and more environmentally-respectful industry and to ensure gender balance, inclusion, diversity and representativeness.