Networks of European Cinemas

Description

1) Objective

The aim of the support is to create and operate a network of cinemas with a view to:

• Encourage cinema operators to screen a significant proportion of non- national European films through incentives and collaborative projects;
• Contribute to raise and increase the interest of the audience for non-national films including through the development of activities for young cinema-goers;
• Help those cinemas to adapt their strategy to the changing environment including by promoting innovative approaches in terms of audience reach and engagement, as well as partnerships with other film industry operators as well as with local cultural institutions;
• Encourage exchange of best practices, knowledge sharing and other forms of cross border collaboration amongst members of the network
• Contribute to the policy dialogue on the film industry by collecting data and disseminating the outcome of the activities of the network beyond its members.

Expected results are:

• Increase the audience for non-national European films on the European market;
• Reach new audiences for European films including young cinema-goers;
• Reinforce and renew the ongoing cinema experience;
• Adjust the business practices of European cinema theatres in terms of sustainability and inclusion;
• Foster the innovation potential of European cinema theatres through enhanced collaboration.

2) Eligibility

Eligibility is limited to legal entities (public or private bodies).

3) Location

Actions must take place in EU member states plus Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Tunisia and Ukraine. 

4) Budget

The estimated available call budget is €15,500,000.

5) Application

The application deadline is 16 July 2025. All proposals must be submitted directly online via the Funding & Tenders Portal Electronic Submission System.