Canary Islands Film and Television Industry Support Funding 2025

Announcement

The Canary Islands government has announced a new funding opportunity, allocating €520,000 to support the local film and television industry in 2025.

Purpose

• The grants aim to finance the development of:
  • feature films
  • TV series
  • animations
  • documentaries
  • short films
• The initiative encourages local independent producers.

Qualification Criteria

• Applicants must be registered in the Canary Islands audiovisual registry.
• Have a permanent address or fiscal domicile in the region for at least a year.
• Be up-to-date on taxes and social security.
• For larger projects exceeding €30,000:
  • Must meet specific legal payment deadlines.

Eligibility

• Both independent producers and co-production partners are eligible.
• Co-production collaborations should include submitted cooperation agreements.

Funding Details

• Maximum grant per project:
  • €30,000 for development
  • €20,000 for production

Application Process

• Applications open for 20 working days following the official publication.
• Submissions are made digitally through the regional government’s portal.

Significance

"This initiative underscores the Canary Islands’ push to bolster regional creative industries and attract more audiovisual projects, which can bring jobs and cultural vibrancy to the islands."