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Saturday 17 October

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Friday 16 October

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Italian Ministry of Culture, DG CinemaOfficial·Translated from Italian
Extension of the application deadline for the cinema upgrading tax credit session – Year 2025

Please note that the deadline for submitting tax credit applications for the 2025 session relating to the cinema upgrading tax credit intervention line, previously set at 23:59 on 20 October 2026 by directorial decree no. 17 of September 2026,

Thursday 15 October

7 stories

Wednesday 14 October

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IbermediaOfficial·Translated from Spanish
Five Spanish production companies will be selected to access the Berlinale Co-Production Market and pave the way for their first international co-production

The Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade, ICEX, in collaboration with the Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts, ICAA, invites Spanish film production companies with a project in development to submit their applications for the Visitors Programme at the Berlinale Co-Production Market, which will be held in…

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IbermediaOfficial·Translated from Spanish
Five Spanish production companies without international co-production experience to be selected for access to the Berlinale Co-Production Market

Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade, ICEX, in collaboration with the Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts, ICAA, invites Spanish film production companies with a project in development to submit their applications for the Visitors Programme at the Berlinale Co-Production Market to be held in…

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Tuesday 13 October

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Monday 12 October

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Italian Ministry of Culture, DG CinemaOfficial·Translated from Italian
Extension of the preliminary completion deadline for national and international distribution tax credit applications – Year 2025

Please note that the deadline for the preliminary completion phase of tax credit applications for the 2025 session regarding the following areas of intervention: NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION TAX CREDIT (TCDN) INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION TAX CREDIT (TCDIF) previously set at 23:59 on 12 October 2026 by the directorial decree…

Sunday 11 October

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Friday 9 October

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Thursday 8 October

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ALCA Nouvelle-AquitaineOfficial·Translated from French
Cinema & Audiovisual Support Fund: video replay of the presentation webinars

ALCA, in partnership with the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region, organised a series of thematic webinars to help professionals get to grips with the new intervention regulations of the Cinema and Audiovisual Support Fund. These sessions presented the main changes to the...

Wednesday 7 October

9 stories
ALCA Nouvelle-AquitaineOfficial·Translated from French
Announcement of the winners of the 2026 Writer Career Support Scheme (Aide au parcours d'auteurices)

As part of its policy to structure professional career paths in film and audiovisual media, the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine is creating a dedicated support scheme entitled "Aide au parcours" (Career Support), aimed at experienced writers and writer-directors from Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

National Film and Video FoundationOfficial·Open call
Call for Applications: Indigenous South African Filmmakers to Participate as Indigenous Cinema Alliance (ICA) Fellow at the Berlinale’s European Film Market (EFM) 2027

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) invites eligible Indigenous South African Filmmakers to apply for selection as an Indigenous Cinema Alliance Fellow, presented as part of South Africa’s designation as the European Film…

Tuesday 6 October

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Monday 5 October

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IbermediaOfficial·Open callTranslated from Spanish
Projects can be submitted to 'Guadalajara Construye', the Works In Progress call of the Guadalajara Festival, until 27 November

Up to seven projects in the post-production phase and seeking financing for their completion will be presented to accredited professionals in the industry area of the 42nd edition of FICG 2027: producers, distributors, sales agents, service companies, support funds and representatives of...

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Thursday 1 October

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Italian Ministry of Culture, DG CinemaOfficial·Open callTranslated from Italian
Call for applications for the co-development of co-productions of cinematographic works between Italy and Portugal – Year 2025 published

The Call for applications for the co-development of co-productions of cinematographic works between Italy and Portugal – Year 2025 is aimed at the development of cinematographic work projects (fiction, animation and documentary) in…

Wednesday 30 September

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Tuesday 29 September

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Italian Ministry of Culture, DG CinemaOfficial·Translated from Italian
Cinema tax credit for cinemas – Decrees of 29 September 2026 for the enhancement of the film offer and investments in cinemas

With the directorial decrees of 29 September 2026, the results of the assessments carried out on the eligibility of tax credit applications relating to investments in cinemas, operating costs, and technical industries are published.…

Italian Ministry of Culture, DG CinemaOfficial·Translated from Italian
Tax credit – Decrees of 29 September 2026 recognising tax credits and cultural eligibility

With the directorial decrees of 29 September 2026, the results of the assessments carried out on the admissibility are published: of advance tax credit applications received for film, TV/web, short film, animation and documentary…

Monday 28 September

4 stories
Italian Ministry of Culture, DG CinemaOfficial·Translated from Italian
National and international distribution tax credit – Year 2025: mandatory forms for submitting applications

With reference to directorial decree no. 2828 of 25 September 2026 (hereinafter referred to as the "decree"), which governs the deadlines and procedures for submitting tax credit applications for the 2025 session (TCDN and TCDIF),…

Sunday 27 September

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Friday 25 September

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Italian Ministry of Culture, DG CinemaOfficial·Open callTranslated from Italian
Call for applications for the development of co-productions of cinematographic works between Italy and Portugal – upcoming release

Please note that on Wednesday 30 September 2026 the "Call for applications for the development of co-productions of cinematographic works between Italy and Portugal" for the 2025 financial year will be published.

Thursday 24 September

6 stories
SpcineOfficial·Translated from Portuguese
Spcine extends applications for Expanded Audiovisual Call for Proposals: R$ 500k for proposals that transform spaces and investigate new languages

With funding of R$ 100k per project, operationalised via PNAB, the public call seeks works that go beyond the traditional screen and occupy urban and exhibition environments; the new application deadline runs until 30 September. SÃO PAULO, September 2026 — Spcine, the cinema and audiovisual company of the City…

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Italian Ministry of Culture, DG CinemaOfficial·Translated from Italian
Tax credit – Opening of the application window for the submission of preliminary and definitive applications regarding the tax credit for film and audiovisual production companies – Year 2026

Please note that directorial decree no. 2821 of 24 September 2026 has been published, establishing that from 10:00 on 30 September 2026 to 23:59 on 14 October 2026, it will be possible to submit tax credit applications through the DGCOL…

SODECOfficial·Translated from French
New interim financing programme for the refundable tax credit for Québec film and television production – Direct Loan

La Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) informs you of the implementation of the new interim financing programme for the refundable tax credit for Québec film and television production – Direct Loan, which will come into force on 28 September next.

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Wednesday 23 September

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ICA PortugalOfficial·Translated from Portuguese
Support for the Production of Audiovisual and Multimedia Works - Fiction, Documentary and Animation

An online information session via Teams is scheduled for next Monday, 28 September, starting at 14:30, in the context of the Call for Applications for Support for the Production of Audiovisual and Multimedia Works - Fiction, Documentary and Animation, focusing on the following topics: - Eligible applicants for the call;-…

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Tuesday 22 September

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Monday 21 September

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Sunday 20 September

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Screen AustraliaOfficial·
Indigenous screen organisations from Canada, Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia launch new international co-production initiative

Shared Ground will connect Indigenous filmmakers across three countries through a series of international labs designed to build relationships and create new opportunities for Indigenous-led collaboration. The Indigenous Screen Office…

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Friday 18 September

3 stories
Italian Ministry of Culture, DG CinemaOfficial·Open callTranslated from Italian
Call for applications relating to the recognition of art-house cinema status and the granting of contributions for the programming of art-house films or research and experimentation carried out in 2025 – Article 27 of Law No. 220 of 14 November 2016 – 2026 financial year

The "Call for applications relating to the recognition of art-house cinema status and the granting of contributions for the programming of art-house films or research and experimentation carried out in 2025 – Article 27 of Law No. 220…

Italian Ministry of Culture, DG CinemaOfficial·Open callTranslated from Italian
Call for applications for the grant of financial support for activities disseminating film culture carried out by film culture clubs, national film culture associations and parish halls – Year 2026

The "Call for applications relating to the grant of financial support for activities disseminating film culture" – Article 27 of Law No. 220 of 2016 – Year 2026 is published. Applications may be submitted via the DGCOL IT platform from 1 October to 31 October 2026 at 23:59.

Thursday 17 September

2 stories

Wednesday 16 September

2 stories
National Film and Video FoundationOfficial·Open call
Call for Applications: South African Producers to Attend the Berlinale Co-Production Market Visitors Programme 2027

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), in partnership with the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), invites eligible South African producers to apply for an opportunity to attend the European Film Market and participate…

Tuesday 15 September

2 stories
National Film and Video FoundationOfficial·Open call
Call for Applications: South African Producers to Participate in the Producers Spotlight at the Berlinale’s European Film Market (EFM) 2027

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) invites eligible South African producers to apply for selection to the South African Producers Spotlight, presented as part of South Africa’s designation as the European Film Market’s…

IbermediaOfficial·Open callTranslated from Spanish
'Guadalajara Construye', the Works in Progress call for entries of FICG in Guadalajara, is accepting Ibero-American fiction feature film projects

Up to seven fiction feature films in the post-production stage and looking for financing for their completion will be presented to professionals accredited to the industry area of the Festival: producers, distributors, sales agents, service companies, funding bodies and festival representatives with...

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Monday 14 September

2 stories
Indigenous Screen OfficeOfficial·
INDIGENOUS SCREEN ORGANIZATIONS FROM CANADA, AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA LAUNCH NEW INTERNATIONAL CO-PRODUCTION INITIATIVE

Shared Ground will connect Indigenous filmmakers across three countries through a series of international Labs designed to build relationships and create new opportunities for Indigenous-led collaboration. The Indigenous Screen Office…

Wednesday 9 September

1 story

Tuesday 8 September

4 stories

Saturday 5 September

1 story
Apulia Film CommissionOfficial·Translated from Italian
Films at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival and the new 5 million euro Apulia Film Fund: Apulia Region and Apulia Film Commission between production, businesses, public, innovation and internationalisation

Four works, four different pathways and a presence running through the Venice programme from Competition to Out of Competition, from Orizzonti to Giornate degli Autori. The story of cinematic Apulia started with the films, animating the…

Thursday 3 September

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Wednesday 2 September

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Friday 28 August

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Thursday 27 August

2 stories
INCAAOfficial·Open callTranslated from Spanish
Open call for the Rectorship of ENERC

We announce the launch of a call for applications to fill the position of Rector of the Escuela Nacional de Experimentación y Realización Cinematográfica (ENERC - National School of Cinematographic Experimentation and Production). The selected candidate will hold the position for a period of 4 years, with full-time commitment and based in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.

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Wednesday 26 August

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Apulia Film CommissionOfficial·Translated from Italian
Apulia Film Fund 2026 is online with a budget of 5 million euros

The Apulia Film Fund 2026 call for applications is online. The regional fund open to SMEs with primary ATECO code 59.11 aims to support the production phase in Apulia of feature films, TV series, fiction, documentaries, short films and animation projects. With Regional Executive Resolution No.

Tuesday 25 August

1 story

Thursday 20 August

4 stories
German Federal Film Board (FFA)Official·Translated from German
DFFF and GMPF close application acceptance for 2026 – submission start for 2027 in preparation

Significantly increased demand this year has led to record numbers of applications. The application volume available for 2026 under the DFFF and GMPF is now exhausted. This means that a historic maximum sum of funding for production incentives is being claimed by the film industry.

German Federal Film Board (FFA)Official·Translated from German
DFFF and GMPF Application Numbers at All-Time High – Update of Application Requirements Necessary

Since the increase of their funding rates and caps in 2025, DFFF and GMPF have recorded a record number of submitted applications and principal photography starts for feature film and series productions. The persistently high number of applications together with the approximately EUR 200m in budget funds announced for 2027 are now leading to a...

INCAAOfficial·Open callTranslated from Spanish
Call for applications open for Historias Breves 2026 – Drama

We are launching a new edition of Historias Breves, the competition that since 1995 has supported the first steps of directors entering national cinema. This time we are focusing on drama: we are looking for fiction short films that address those family, romantic, historical or deeply human stories that need to be…

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Liverpool Film OfficeOfficial·
New generation of film and TV talent to gain industry experience through Lime Pictures and Channel 4’s 4Skills scheme – ‘Action! Next Take’ from Liverpool Film Office

Applications open today (August 20) for a new training programme from Liverpool City Council’s Film Office, delivered in partnership with Lime Pictures’ L16 Studios Media Academy and Channel 4’s 4Skills, offering placements in…

Tuesday 18 August

1 story

Friday 14 August

1 story

Thursday 13 August

1 story

Tuesday 11 August

1 story

Monday 10 August

2 stories
California Film CommissionOfficial·▲ Increase
Golden State in the spotlight: Governor Newsom announces nine new TV projects – including iconic reboots, sequels, and star-studded dramas – to launch second year of California’s expanded tax credit program

What you need to know: The Golden State continues to create economic activity and jobs, with Governor Newsom announcing a diverse slate of nine television…

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Wednesday 5 August

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Thursday 30 July

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Wednesday 29 July

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ICA PortugalOfficial·Translated from Portuguese
Support for the Organisation of Film Festivals in National Territory

An online information session via Teams is scheduled for next Monday, 3 August, starting at 14:30H, under the Call for Applications for Support for the Organisation of Film Festivals in National Territory, focusing on the following topics: - Eligible applicants for the call;- Maximum amounts per project;-...

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Tuesday 28 July

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Wednesday 22 July

1 story
Navarra Film IndustryOfficial·Translated from Spanish
Resolutions for Generazinema Development and Generazinema Production Support published

Navarra Film Industry (NFI) is attending two French audiovisual sector events this June. On the one hand, it will be present under the 'Navarra Animation' brand at the upcoming edition of MIFA, the industry section of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, which will be held from 23 to 26 June at the…

Monday 20 July

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Wednesday 15 July

1 story

Tuesday 14 July

2 stories

Friday 10 July

1 story

Tuesday 7 July

1 story

Tuesday 30 June

1 story
SpcineOfficial·Translated from Portuguese
Circuito Spcine screens "The Devil Wears Prada 2" in 29 venues, with free tickets or up to R$4, starting 2 July

Sequel to one of contemporary cinema's biggest hits arrives at Circuito Spcine with screenings in CEUs, Centro de Formação Cultural Cidade Tiradentes, Centro Cultural Olido and Biblioteca Roberto Santos São Paulo, June 2026 – Spcine, a company linked to the Municipal Secretariat of Culture and Creative Economy of the…

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Monday 29 June

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Friday 26 June

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Wednesday 24 June

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ICA PortugalOfficial·Translated from Portuguese
Support for the Completion of Film Works

An online information session via Teams is scheduled for next Monday, 29 June, starting at 14:30H, under the Call for Applications for Support for the Completion of Film Works, focusing on the following topics: - Eligible applicants for the call;- Maximum amounts per project;- Requirements for…

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Thursday 18 June

1 story

Tuesday 16 June

1 story
Finnish Film FoundationOfficial·Open call
Nordic NEST: Apply now for the Kick-Off at Filmfest Hamburg Industry Days 2026

The second edition of the Nordic NEST is around the corner! MOIN Film Fund and the Five Nordics, together with the German Federal Film Board (FFA) and the German Producers Alliance, are inviting 40 experienced producers from Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland to the kick-off event in Hamburg.

Wednesday 3 June

1 story

Monday 1 June

1 story

Wednesday 27 May

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Thursday 21 May

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Wednesday 20 May

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Monday 18 May

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Saturday 16 May

1 story

Friday 15 May

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Tuesday 12 May

1 story
Film LondonOfficial·Open call
EVOLVING FILM LONDON PRODUCTION FINANCE MARKET TO REFLECT CHANGING INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE AS CALL FOR APPLICATIONS OPENS

Applications are now open for Film London’s Production Finance Market, which promises to connect established talent, emerging filmmakers and storytellers from the wider creative economy with all-important finance. Now in its 20th year,…

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Friday 24 April

1 story
ICA PortugalOfficial·Translated from Portuguese
1st Funding Competition for the Production of Cinematic Documentaries

An information session via Teams is scheduled for next Monday, 4 May, starting at 14:30, in the context of the 1st Funding Competition for the Production of Cinematic Documentaries, focusing on the following topics: - Eligible applicants for the competition;- Maximum amounts per project;- Requirements for…

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Thursday 23 April

2 stories
ICA PortugalOfficial·Translated from Portuguese
Support for the Production of Feature-Length Fiction Films

An online information session via Teams is scheduled for next Monday, 27 April, starting at 14:30H, under the 1st Call for Applications for Support for the Production of Feature-Length Fiction Films, focusing on the following topics: - Eligible applicants for the call;- Maximum amounts per project;- Requirements for…

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Wednesday 22 April

1 story