2.4 European Film Distribution

The objective of the Skills and Talent Development support is to foster talents and skills of the audiovisual sector professionals. Strengthen the capacity of audiovisual professionals to adapt to new creative processes and new business models with a view to maximise and fully exploit the opportunities of digital innovation across the value chain.

Initiatives will aim at reinforcing the capacity to fully exploit the creative and commercial potential of the digital transition in all formats and for all platforms. Particular focus will be put on the acquisition of entrepreneurial skills, and awareness on market and digital technologies developments, data analytics, sustainable business models, internationalisation, marketing, promotion, audience development, restoration of film heritage, greening of the industry, including training of green consultants to increase the know-how in the sector.

Type of applicants Entities (private companies, non-profit organisations, associations, charities, foundations, municipalities/Town Councils, etc.), established in one of the countries participating in the MEDIA strand. Natural persons may not apply for a grant except self-employed persons or equivalent (i.e. sole traders) where the company does not possess legal personality separate from that of the natural person.

Expected results: - To improve the capacity of the audiovisual sector to operate transnationally and internationally ; - To have a structuring effect on European companies, including testing new business models and enhancing the capacity to access finance; - To accompany the digital transition of the audiovisual sector and its ability to apply digital and new technologies - To facilitate the sharing of knowledge and know-how, notably via the support of mentoring initiatives. - To promote sustainable and more environmentally-respectful solutions for the audiovisual industry

Financing conditions

The EU grant is limited to a maximum co-financing rate of 80% of total eligible costs.

Projects should not normally exceed 36 months (extensions are possible, if duly justified and through an amendment).

Implementing body

EACEA Implementing mode

Direct management through call for proposals Indicative amount (EUR)

20 366 966

2.2 MARKETS & NETWORKING

Index reference in budget table (WPI): 2.07

The objective of the Markets & networking support: - To encourage business-to-business exchanges among European audiovisual professionals, and in particular an increased participation from LCC Group B countries, by facilitating access to physical and online markets; - To include industry events focused on contents and/or the uptake of new technologies and business models, as long as they can make an impact on visibility and sales of European works; - To value environmental-friendly approaches;