Guidelines - EACEA 21/2016 Support for Content Development - Slate Funding

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Guidelines for the Creative Europe MEDIA Sub-programme slate funding scheme (EACEA 21/2016) set out the framework for supporting the development of European audiovisual projects with strong transnational potential. The document defines scheme objectives, targeted project types, categories (animation, creative documentary, fiction), and optional addition of a short film. It provides timetable and budget information, explains admissibility, eligibility, and exclusion rules, and details selection and award criteria. It further covers legal and financial commitments, publicity, data protection, and the step-by-step submission procedure.

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1. Introduction - Background

2. Objectives - Themes - Priorities

2.1. Objectives

2.2. Targeted Projects

3. Timetable

4. Budget Available

5. Admissibility Requirements

6. Eligibility Criteria

6.1. Eligible applicants

6.2. Eligible activities

7. Exclusion Criteria

7.1. Exclusion from participation

7.2. Rejection from award procedure

7.3. Supporting documents

8. Selection Criteria

8.1. Financial capacity

8.2. Operational capacity

9. Award Criteria

10. Legal Commitments

11. Financial Provisions

11.1. General Principles

11.2. Funding forms

11.3. Payment arrangements

11.4. Pre-financing guarantee

12. Publicity

12.1. By the beneficiaries

12.2. By the Agency and/or the Commission

12.3. Communication and dissemination

13. Data Protection

14. Procedure for the Submission of Proposals

14.1. Publication

14.2. Registration in the Participant Portal

14.3. Submission of the grant application

14.4. Rules applicable

14.5. Contacts

CREATIVE EUROPE MEDIA Sub-programme SUPPORT FOR CONTENT DEVELOPMENT SLATE FUNDING GUIDELINES TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION-BACKGROUND 2. OBJECTIVES-THEMES-PRIORITIES 2.1. Objectives 2.2. Targeted Projects 3. TIMETABLE 4. BUDGET AVAILABLE 5. ADMISSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 6. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 6.1. Eligible applicants 6.2. Eligible activities 7. EXCLUSION CRITERIA 7.1. Exclusion from participation 7.2. Rejection from award procedure 7.3. Supporting documents 8. SELECTION CRITERIA 8.1. Financial capacity 8.2. Operational capacity 9. AWARD CRITERIA 10. LEGAL COMMITMENTS 11. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS 11.1. General Principles 11.2. Funding forms 11.3. Payment arrangements 11.4. Pre-financing guarantee 12. PUBLICITY 12.1. By the beneficiaries 12.2. By the Agency and/or the Commission 12.3. Communication and dissemination 13. DATA PROTECTION 14. PROCEDURE FOR THE SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS 14.1. Publication 14.2. Registration in the Participant Portal 14.3. Submission of the grant application 14.4. Rules applicable 14.5. Contacts Annexes: All the annexes are available on the EACEA/MEDIA website: [https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/creative-europe/funding/support-for-development-slate-funding-2017_en](https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/creative-europe/funding/support-for-development-slate-funding-2017_en) GUIDELINES – EACEA 21/2016 Support for Development of Audiovisual Content – Slate Funding 1. INTRODUCTION – BACKGROUND These guidelines are based on Regulation No 1295/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11/12/2013 concerning the implementation of a programme of support for the European cultural and creative sector (CREATIVE EUROPE) 1 and its corrigendum of the 27/06/2014 .2 The European Commission is responsible for the implementation of the Creative Europe Programme and for the decision to grant individual European Union funds. The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency hereafter "the Agency" manages the Culture and MEDIA Sub-programme on behalf and under the supervision of the European Commission. General background information about the Creative Europe programme can be found on the following link: [http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/creative-europe/index_en.htm](http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/creative-europe/index_en.htm) [2](2). OBJECTIVES – THEMES – PRIORITIES 2.1. Objectives Within the specific objective of reinforcing the European audiovisual sector's capacity to operate transnationally and internationally one of the priorities of the MEDIA Sub-programme is to: 􀁸 increase the capacity of audiovisual producers to develop European projects with the potential to circulate throughout Europe and beyond, and to facilitate European and international coproduction. The MEDIA Sub-programme shall provide support for the following measures: 􀁸 the development of European audiovisual works in particular films and television works such as fiction, documentaries, children’s and animated films, as well as interactive works such as videogames and multimedia with enhanced cross-border circulation potential; 􀁸 activities aiming to support European audiovisual production companies, in particular independent production companies, with a view to facilitating European and international coproductions of audiovisual works including television works. Under this Support scheme, the applicant submits a proposal with a view to developing a Slate of minimum 3 to maximum 5 projects (Slate Funding) intended for cinematic release, television broadcasting or commercial exploitation on digital platforms in the following categories: animation, creative documentary and fiction. The scheme will also provide an entry point for emerging talent supported by the strong foundation provided by experienced production companies. To do so, applicants may add a short film to their Slate (optional) . 1 Published in the Official Journal of the European Unio

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Slate Funding scheme under these guidelines?

The scheme supports the development of a slate of minimum 3 to maximum 5 European audiovisual projects with potential for circulation across Europe and beyond, including possibilities for international co-production.

Which project categories and applicant types are targeted?

Applicants must submit a slate in categories such as animation, creative documentary and fiction. The scheme targets European independent audiovisual production companies with proven experience.

What are key eligibility and exclusion aspects applicants should check?

Applicants must meet admissibility and eligibility requirements for applicants and activities, while also ensuring they are not excluded under the stated exclusion criteria such as exclusion from participation or rejection from the award procedure and providing required supporting documents.

How does the proposal submission process work?

The guidelines describe the submission procedure through publication of the call, registration in the Participant Portal, submission of the grant application, applicable rules, and listed contact points for assistance.

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