'TV and Online Content — Animation Projects' Call for Projects
The official call CREA-MEDIA-2027-TVONLINE-1 (Animation strand) opened on 30 September 2026, with an announced budget of €23.3 million. Two cut-off dates are scheduled: 10 February 2027 and 15 September 2027, each at 5 p.m. (Brussels time). According to a French relay of the programme, eligible works are animation programmes intended mainly for television or online exploitation, backed by several European broadcasters, with a minimum total running time of 24 minutes.
This European scheme aims to strengthen the capacity of audiovisual producers to develop and produce strong animation projects capable of circulating throughout Europe and beyond, and to facilitate European and international co-productions in the television and digital sector.
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Who can apply
European audiovisual production companies with an animation project intended for television or online exploitation, backed by several European broadcasters.
Eligibility conditions
Eligible works are one-off animation programmes or series with a minimum total running time of 24 minutes, intended mainly for television or online exploitation and supported by several European broadcasters. At least 40% of the estimated production budget should be secured in advance, according to a French relay of the programme — to be confirmed in the official call document.
What the scheme covers
Development and production of animation projects with strong cross-border distribution potential in Europe, with European and international co-productions.
Amount and funding terms
An aggregator of European calls gives a total budget of €23.3 million for this call. A French relay of the programme states that at least 40% of the estimated production budget must be secured and guaranteed before applying — information to be checked in the official call document before any application.
How to apply
1. Check that your animation project (one-off programme or series, at least 24 minutes) is backed by several European broadcasters. 2. Secure a significant share of the production budget before applying. 3. Consult the official call document (call fiche CREA-MEDIA-2027-TVONLINE-1) on the Funding & Tenders portal. 4. Submit your application before your chosen cut-off date (10 February or 15 September 2027).
Timeline
Call opening: 30 September 2026. Two application deadlines (cut-offs): 10 February 2027 and 15 September 2027, each at 5 p.m. (Brussels time).
Key facts
- Funder
- Union européenne
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Closes
- 15 September 2027
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Are there several deadlines?
Yes, two cut-off dates are scheduled for this call: 10 February 2027 and 15 September 2027, at 5 p.m. Brussels time.
What is the minimum running time for the animation work?
A minimum total running time of 24 minutes, according to a French relay of the programme — to be confirmed in the official call document.
Official source
Official Union européenne page ↗(data_gouv_aides_entreprises)Applications are made from the official source (usually in French).
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