Support to Cinema Network
Training, networks and access to markets
The aim of this program is to support the transnational circulation of European audiovisual works by providing support to cinema networks.
The MEDIA support provides to cinema owners and cinema operators to show a significant number of European non-national films. It contributes to the development of audiences’ interest in non-national films through educational and promotional activities aimed at young people. Assist cinemas to adapt their rapidly changing strategies to the environment, including the introduction and promotion of innovative approaches in terms of offering them, interacting with audiences and potential partnerships with other actors in the film industry. It encourages the exchange of knowledge and good practices among network members. It contributes to the development of cultural policies relating to the film industry by encouraging the dissemination of network activity results to other cinemas that are not part of the film industry.
The expected results of this competition are:
- Increased presentation of European non-national films
- The development of a new, young audience
- Increased competitiveness of European cinemas.
Eligible Applicants
This competition is open to cinema networks. The cinema network is defined as a group of European independent cinemas, which, through the mediation of a legally established coordinating body, develops joint activities in the field of presenting and promoting European films. This coordination body should ensure the functioning of the communication and information system among the cinemas. In order to be an acceptable cinema network, it must represent at least 100 cinemas coming from at least 20 countries participating in the MEDIA subprogram.
Eligible Activities
The Cinema Network should:
- To increase European programming in film theatres and to raise attendance, particularly with regard to European non-national films.
- To encourage exhibitors to develop European initiatives aimed at Young Audiences.
- To promote diversity within European programming.
- To develop a network of theatres to enable joint initiatives at a national and European level.
Budget
Candidate eligible is partner of the call for proposals EACEA/06/2018 who was awarded a two-year Framework Partnership Agreement in 2018. The Executive Agency will launch a invitation to submit a proposal for its partner for the second annual work.
