Canary Islands Government Announces €2.28 Million Funding Plan for Film and TV Production

Overview

The Canary Islands government has announced a €2.28 million funding plan aimed at boosting local the production and co-production of feature films and TV series across fiction, animation, and documentary genres.

The grants, fully financed by the regional community, will be distributed through a competitive process, prioritizing projects that contribute to the cultural and economic growth of the Canary Islands.

Strategic Alignment

This initiative aligns with the updated audiovisual strategic plan for 2024-2027, offering substantial financial assistance to both independent producers and collaborative international co-productions.

The grants will support a range of activities, from development to marketing and distribution, with particular emphasis on promoting projects rooted in Canarian culture or involving local talent.

Application Process

• Applications are open for 20 days from the publication date.
• The process includes:
  • Administrative checks
  • Technical assessments
  • External expert evaluations

Selection Criteria

Successful projects will be expected to meet the following criteria:

• Local involvement
• Cultural relevance
• Gender and disability equality
• Economic viability

Funding Obligations and Goals

Funding recipients must adhere to transparency, reporting, and dissemination obligations, including:

• Publicity through local media
• Permissions to use promotional materials for public promotion by the government.

Goals of the policy include:

• Sustaining regional industry growth
• Fostering diversity in storytelling
• Ensuring visible representation of Canary Islands culture on both national and international stages.

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The policy aims to sustain regional industry growth, foster diversity in storytelling, and ensure visible representation of Canary Islands culture on both national and international stages.