John McAleer (European (Partners and Funding) Search Associates Ltd Cork Institute of Technology Funding under the Creative Europe Programme 2014-2020
Dec 23, 2015
John McAleer(European (Partners and Funding) Search Associates Ltd
Cork Institute of Technology
Funding under the Creative Europe Programme 2014-2020
Through the Creative Europe Programme, between 2014 and 2020, the EU will invest €1.46 billion in the Cultural and Audiovisual Sectors
4. Special focus- Access to Finance – Grants and a financial guarantee facility for SMEs in the two sectors
1. Supports for Cultural Organisations
2. Supports for Audiovisual Industries
3. Creative Europe prizes and special actions
1. Supports for Cultural Organisations
Includes the: Organisation of exchanges for artists
and performers Organisation of professional
development or networking for professionals
Funding of translations of literary works
Platforms to showcase emerging European Talent
Organisation of exchanges for artists and performers
Transnational cooperation projects involving cultural organisations from different countries which can include: Sharing artworks- lending, borrowing,
touring and exhibitions International exchanges, extended
stays and residencies Co-productions , touring and
performances between cultural organisations from different countries
This will support: Activities that provide
professionals with specific skills, competences and knowledge- such as the shift to digital technologies
European activities to enable professionals to collaborate internationally
International networking
Organisation of professional development or networking for professionals
Translating Literary Works
European funding is available for : Translating literary fiction including
novels, short stories, plays, poetry, comic and children's fiction in paper or digital formats.
Translating excerpts in order to foster the selling of rights for translated works
Organising events, marketing and distribution activities to promote translated works
Platforms to showcase emerging European talent
Creative Europe supports groups of organisations (platforms) in the cultural sector to increase the number of European cultural performances and impact on new audiences . Funding is available to:Showcase European artists, creators and
emerging talentCollaborate across borders to find new
audiencesStimulate European programming of non-
national worksUndertake communications activitiesDevelop a European branding strategy,
including creating a European quality label
2. Supports for the Audiovisual Industry via the media sub-programme
Training for audio visual professionals Funding for the development of audiovisual
projectsFinancing high quality European television Entering new markets and promoting
audiovisual worksFunding for European film festivals Selling and distributing Europe's films
across bordersReaching the audience Financing international film co-productions
Training for audio visual professionals
This area of the sub-programme funds workshops , seminars and other training sessions-open to both European and Non-European professionals and are aimed at: Developing professional’s skills Supporting knowledge-sharing and
networking Introducing new or improved
business practices
Funding for the development of audiovisual projects
The media sub-programme funds the development phases of animation, creative documentaries and fiction projects, as well as the development of video games- The objective is to increase the quality, feasibility, international appeal and market value of European audiovisual works.It supports two schemes.
Scheme 1-Single project and several (slate) funding – can cover feature films, TV dramas, animations and creative documentaries, one-offs or series. Intended for commercial release for TV or cinema, as well as for internet platforms
Scheme 2 -Video Games- funding for the development of innovative and creative games( concept development or project development)
Financing high quality European television
The programme will assist in increasing the circulation of European TV programming and to bring high quality TV content to European audiences . It encourages co-operation between producers and broadcasters and supports independent TV projects suitable for the international market.
Funding for independent producers with quality works that are co-produced or pre-bought by European and international TV channels . – One offs or series and may include dramas, animation or creative documentaries
Entering new markets and promoting audiovisual works
The scheme supports activities which nurture European and International co-productions, and increase the circulation of both European films worldwide and international films in Europe.
Funding is available for activities as: Co-production and financing initiatives Events or trade shows for finished works Developing databases of European programmes and
professionals in the audiovisual industry Developing online tools in the European audiovisual
or film industries Promotional activities worldwide Promotional initiatives and platforms – groups of
organisations focussing on shared objectives
Funding for European Film Festivals
Creative Europe helps to promote and present European films and audiovisual works by financing European Film Festivals. This increases the range of European films being screened during festivals and encourages audience interest
Funding is available for festivals that: Promote European films, especially works from
countries with less established film-making industries.
Represent the geographic diversity of European cinema.
Include film literacy initiatives, such as film education, to develop citizens’ appreciation for European film.
Have a clear audience development strategy.
Selling and distributing Europe's films across borders
This support is designed to increase European sales agents’ and distributors competitiveness and bring European films to global markets and international audiences
Funding for: Cinema Selective Schemes- covering distributors advertising campaignsCinema Automatic Scheme-Funding the distribution of recent European filmsSales Agents’ Scheme- funding for film sales agents based on their market performance
Reaching the Audience
Building an audience for European audiovisual content on all platforms is a creative Europe priority- objective to increase the visibility and circulation of European films by encouraging creative and innovative ways to reach broader audiences- especially young people. this includes film literacy projects
Supporting: Networks of cinemas that screen a
significant level of non-national European Films
Film literacy projects –cooperation and partnerships in film literacy activities in different countries
Audience development events- Screening and marketing events for successful European films in different countries and in different platforms.
Financing international film co-productions
Creative Europe helps to finance co-productions in order to nurture culturally diverse animation, fiction and documentary film projects, while providing the means to circulate them to new audiences
The programme can provide financing to support international co-productions – including feature films, animations and creative documentaries primarily intended for cinema use.
3. Creative Europe prizes and special actions
Creative Europe prizes in cultural heritage , architecture, literature, music and cinema are an opportunity to highlight the excellent quality and success of European activities in these sectors.
The European Prize for LiteratureThe European Border Breakers Award The European Prize for Architecture The European Prize for Cultural HeritageThe European media Prize The European Heritage Label European Capitals of Culture
Grants and a financial guarantee facility for SMEs in both cultural and audiovisual sectors. SMEs in these sectors need finance to grow their businesses , but many experience difficulty in obtaining loans.
From 2015, a cultural and audio sectors facility will progressively be implemented to help SMEs access private finance. The new facility will provide incentives to financial institutions to offer cultural and audiovisual SMEs loan's that meet their needs. An EU guarantee fund of €121 to be provided to lenders to call upon in event of SME failure to repay a loan
4. Special Focus – Access to Finance
Cultural Partnerships
In the case of smaller scale cooperation projects, the project must include a project leader and at least two other partners. They must have their legal seat in at least three different countries participating in the Culture Sub-programme. For larger scale cooperation projects, the project leader must work together with a minimum of five other partners. They must have their legal seat in at least six different countries participating in the Culture Sub-programme.
Calls for proposals open at present
Calls for proposals Actions Status Deadline for application
Call reference
Distribution - Support to sales agents
MEDIA, Distribution - support to sales agents, Distribution, Creative Europe
Open
18/06/2014 - 12:00 (CET/CEST, midday Brussels time), 01/03/2016 - 12:00 (CET/CEST, midday Brussels time)
EAC/S21/2013
Support for sales agents - eacea 07/2013
MEDIA, MEDIA 2007-2013, Creative Europe Open
18/06/2013 - 12:00 (CET/CEST, midday Brussels time), 02/03/2015 - 12:00 (CET/CEST, midday Brussels time)
EACEA 07/2013
Distribution Automatic Support 2015
Distribution - automatic support Open
30/04/2015 - 12:00 (CET/CEST, midday Brussels time), 02/08/2016 - 12:00 (CET/CEST, midday Brussels time)
EACEA/27/2014
Literary translation 2015 Literary translation Open 04/02/2015 - 12:00 (CET/CEST, midday Brussels time)
EACEA 46/2014
Support for Development of Single Projects 2015
Development single projects + slate funding Open
15/01/2015 - 12:00 (CET/CEST, midday Brussels time), 16/04/2015 - 12:00 (CET/CEST, midday Brussels time)
EACEA/17/2014
International Coproduction Funds 2015
Co-production funds Open 12/03/2015 - 12:00 (CET/CEST, midday Brussels time)
EACEA 43/2014
https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/creative-europe/funding_en
Distribution Selective Scheme - Support for the transnational distribution of European Films 2015
Distribution - selective support, MEDIA Open
04/12/2014 - 12:00 (CET/CEST, midday Brussels time), 02/07/2015 - 12:00 (CET/CEST, midday Brussels time)
EACEA/23/2014
Support for Access to Markets - Single actions 2015
Access to markets / Single actions Open
22/01/2015 - 12:00 (CET/CEST, midday Brussels time)
EACEA/29/2014
European Platforms 2015 European platforms Open 25/02/2015 - 12:00 (CET/CEST, midday Brussels time)
EACEA 47/2014
Distribution - Automatic support
Distribution - automatic support, MEDIA Open
30/04/2014 - 12:00 (CET/CEST, midday Brussels time), 31/07/2015 - 12:00 (CET/CEST, midday Brussels time)
EAC/S28/2013
Development - Slate Funding 2015
Development single projects + slate funding Open
05/02/2015 - 12:00 (CET/CEST, midday Brussels time)
EACEA 18/2014
TV Programming 2015 MEDIA, TV programming Open
13/01/2015 - 12:00 (CET/CEST, midday Brussels time), 28/05/2015 - 12:00 (CET/CEST, midday Brussels time)
EACEA 24/2014
Audience development 2015
Audience development Open 26/03/2015 - 12:00 (CET/CEST, midday Brussels time)
EACEA/5/2015
Funding Rates for Media Projects
The rates are variable across the schemes (50% to 80%)
Important to study the various individual schemes and Calls for Proposals
For details of the Actions and Calls please visit: https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/creative-europe/actions_en
Four main funding schemes
Scheme 1. Support for European Cooperation Projects
Category 1 - Smaller scale cooperation projects• Project duration: maximum of 48 months• Description: Trans-national cooperation project• Number of partners required: Minimum of 3 from at least
3 qualifying countries• Funding: Up to a maximum of 60% of the total eligible
costs, up to €200,000 per project
Category 2 - Larger scale cooperation projects• Project duration: maximum of 48 months• Description: Trans-national cooperation project• Number of partners required: Minimum of 6 from at least 6
qualifying countries• Funding: Offered up to a maximum of 50% of the total
eligible costs, up to €2 million per project
Four main funding schemes Scheme 2. Support to literary translation projects
• This strand supports the translation of a 'package' of literary works from one European language to another. Costs for the publication and promotion of the works are also eligible. There are two categories:
Category 1 - Two year projects• Project duration: up to 2 years• Description: Supports the translation of a package of 3 - 10 eligible
works of fiction from one European language to another• Funding: Up to a maximum of 50% of the eligible costs, up to
€100,000 per project
Category 2 - Framework partnership agreements• Project duration: in 2016 there will be a call for proposals for 4 year
framework partnership agreements• Description: Supports the translation of a package of 5 - 10 eligible
works of fiction from one European language to another, per year. The application for framework partnership agreements must include an action plan covering the entire duration of the agreement.
• Funding: Up to a maximum of 50% of the eligible costs, up to €100,000 per year
Four main funding schemes Scheme 3. Support to European networks
• This strand co-finances networks which facilitate professional development within the sector through networking, peer learning, exchanges etc. It is intended to achieve a structuring effect on the sector and therefore a limited number of networks with broad reach and balanced across sub-sectors will be supported.
• Project duration: in 2016 there will be a call for proposals for a 4 year framework partnership agreement (to be signed in 2017).
• Description: Supports structured groups of organisations (networks) representing the cultural and creative sectors. European networks must have a minimum of 15 member organisations legally established in at least 10 different countries taking part in the programme.
• Funding: Up to a maximum of €250,000 per year. Financial contributions from the EU cannot exceed 80% of the total eligible costs of the budget. Therefore, 20% match funding is required.
Four main funding schemes Scheme 4. Support to European platformsThis strand co-finances cultural and creative organisations showcasing and presenting European creators and artists, especially emerging talent, through a genuinely Europe-wide programme. It is intended to have a structuring effect on the sector and therefore a limited number of platforms will be supported.
• Projects selected in 2015 will have a maximum duration of 2 years. Applications selected in 2017 will have a maximum duration of 4 years.
• Description: The organisations shall through the medium of a legally constituted coordination entity join together within a platform which will have a minimum of 10 member organisations from at least 10 different countries participating in the programme.
• Funding: Up to a maximum of €500,000 per year. Financial contributions from the EU cannot exceed 80% of the eligible costs of a platform project. Therefore, 20% match funding is required.
European Cultural Foundation
Thematic focus: Connecting Culture, Communities and Democracy
ECF is developing a network of European cultural organisations that will be identified and connected for their crucial role as agents of change by involving local communities through culture. This will broaden impacts and will have a further resonance in local policy development, as well as boosting civic pride in communities.
Open Call for Proposals : http://www.culturalfoundation.eu/step-beyond
Creative Europe Desks IRELAND
Culture Sub-programmeThe Arts Council/An Chomhairle EalaionAudrey Keane / Katie Lowry70 Merrion Square - IRL-Dublin 2 - IrelandTel: + 353 (1) 618 0200 - Fax: 353 (1) 6761 302E-mail: [email protected]
MEDIA Sub-programmeMEDIA Office IrelandSiobhan O’Donoghue6, Eustace Street, Dublin 2Tel: + 353 (1) 679 18 56 - Fax: + 353 (1) 679 01 58E-mail: [email protected]
MEDIA Office GalwayEibhlín Ní MhunghaileCreative Europe Desk GalwayCluain Mhuire Monivea Road, GalwayTel: + 353 91 77 07 28 - Fax: + 353 91 77 07 46E-mail: [email protected]