'TV and Online Content — Documentary Projects' Call for Projects
The official call for the documentary strand (referenced CREA-MEDIA-2027-TVONLINE-2 by analogy with the animation strand CREA-MEDIA-2027-TVONLINE-1) shares the same timetable as the Animation call: opened on 30 September 2026, with two closing dates of 10 February 2027 and 15 September 2027, at 5pm Brussels time. A French relay of the programme (les-aides.fr) documents this documentary strand separately from the animation strand.
This is the documentary strand of the same European scheme as the Animation call: it aims to strengthen the capacity of audiovisual producers to develop and produce strong documentary projects able to circulate throughout Europe and beyond, and to facilitate European and international co-productions.
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Who can apply
European audiovisual production companies with a documentary project intended for television or online exploitation.
Eligibility conditions
As with the animation strand, the documentary project must aim for high creative value and cross-border exploitation potential, with a clear financing and distribution plan. The precise criteria (minimum duration, number of partner broadcasters) must be checked in the official call document, which has not been consulted in full.
What the scheme covers
Development and production of documentary projects with strong potential for cross-border distribution in Europe, with European and international co-productions.
Amount and funding terms
The budget specific to the documentary strand has not been identified separately in the sources consulted (only the budget for the animation strand, €23.3 million, has been confirmed) — check the official call document (call fiche) before applying.
How to apply
1. Consult the official call document (call fiche for the documentary strand of Creative Europe MEDIA 2027) on the Funding & Tenders portal for the precise criteria. 2. Identify the European partner broadcasters involved in the project. 3. Submit the application before your chosen closing date (10 February or 15 September 2027, by analogy with the animation strand — to be confirmed).
Timeline
By analogy with the animation strand of the same programme: opened on 30 September 2026, with two possible closing dates of 10 February 2027 and 15 September 2027, at 5pm Brussels time — these dates must be confirmed specifically for the documentary strand in the official call document.
Key facts
- Funder
- Union européenne
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Closes
- 15 September 2027
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Does this documentary strand have the same timetable as the animation strand?
The sources consulted suggest an identical timetable (10 February and 15 September 2027), but this has not been confirmed specifically for the documentary strand 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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