Canary Islands Cinema Support Fund 2025

Overview

The Spanish Canary Islands government has announced a €264,444 support fund aimed at helping local cinema theaters survive and operate sustainably in 2025. This initiative recognizes the vital role cinemas play in promoting culture and access to audiovisual content, especially in geographically isolated areas like the Canaries.

Given the challenges faced by the cinema sector—digital transformation, changing consumption habits, and the territorial fragmentation—this funding aims to provide direct financial relief to ensure continuous cultural activity.

Details of the Support

• The aid will cover costs such as:
  • Rent
  • Maintenance
  • Insurance
  • Staff wages
  • Utilities
  • Licensing
  • Rights acquisition
• It is granted through a non-competitive process where applications are prioritized by submission date until the funds run out.
• Each theater can receive up to €35,000, covering a maximum of 80% of its eligible expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants include private and publicly-managed cinemas with:
  • At least one year of continuous operation
  • Proper registration
  • Location in the Canary Islands
• The process emphasizes transparency, requiring beneficiaries to acknowledge public funding in:
  • Advertising
  • Online platforms

Regulatory and Compliance Requirements

• Funding approval depends on compliance with:
  • European aid regulations
  • The Laws of Transparency and Public Financial Management

Regional and Cultural Significance

The government’s move underscores its commitment to:

• Fostering accessible cultural venues
• Revitalizing local cinema
• Maintaining social cohesion through audiovisual arts in the region.