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Deadline of May 7, 2026 confirmed on page. The page explicitly states 'This call is now closed'.
"TV & Online Content (CREA-MEDIA-2026-TVONLINE)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
TV & Online Content (CREA-MEDIA-2026-TVONLINE) is sponsored by European Commission - Creative Europe MEDIA Sub-programme. This grant supports the development and production of high-quality television and online audiovisual content by independent European production companies, including drama films (min. 90 mins), animation (min.
24 mins), and creative documentaries (min.
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TV & Online Content | Creative Europe Desk Ireland Funded projects + Case studies Case Studies Irish Projects Deadlines close at 4:00pm Irish time. Cuba's Wild Revolution, Crossing the Line Films TV & Online Content funding aims to increase the capacity of audiovisual producers to develop and produce strong projects with significant potential to circulate throughout Europe and beyond.
It also facilitates European and international co-productions within the television and online sector. This funding aims to strengthen the independence of producers in relation to broadcasters and digital platforms. It enhances collaboration between operators, including independent producers, broadcasters, digital platforms and sales agents.
Particular attention will be given to projects presenting innovative aspects in the content and in the financing that show a clear link with the envisaged distribution strategies.
CREA-MEDIA-2026-TVONLINE-1: Animation - animation (one-off or series) of a total duration of minimum 24 mins CREA-MEDIA-2026-TVONLINE-2: Documentary - creative documentaries (one-off or series) total duration of minimum 50 minutes CREA-MEDIA-2026-TVONLINE-3: Fiction - drama films (one-off or series) of a total duration of minimum 90 minutes The information on this page is for general information purposes only - please download the TV & Online Content 2026 call document to check eligibility, requirements and funding.
CREA-MEDIA-2026-TVONLINE-1; CREA-MEDIA-2026-TVONLINE-2; CREA-MEDIA-2026-TVONLINE-3 What is the purpose of the funding? The objective of the support to TV and online content is to increase the capacity of audiovisual producers to develop and produce strong projects with significant potential to circulate throughout Europe and beyond, and to facilitate European and international co-productions within the television and online sector.
The action aims to strengthen the independence of producers in relation to broadcasters and digital platforms, to enhance collaboration between operators, including independent producers, broadcasters, digital platforms and sales agents, from different countries participating in the MEDIA Strand, in order to produce high quality programming aimed at wide international distribution and promoted to a wide audience including commercial exploitation in the multi-platform environment.
Particular attention will be given to projects presenting innovative aspects in the content and in the financing that show a clear link with the envisaged distribution strategies. These are selective and indicative only - please refer to the TV & Online Content 2026 Call Document for specifics about eligibility . Independent European Production companies from countries participating in the MEDIA Strand.
Applications by single applicants are allowed (single beneficiaries; affiliated entities are allowed, if needed), as well as proposals submitted by a consortium of at least 2 applicants (beneficiaries; not affiliated entities). A minimum of 50% of the total estimated financing must come from countries participating in the MEDIA Strand.
A minimum of 40% of the financing of the total estimated production budget must be guaranteed from third party sources of finance, such as contributions from broadcasters, distributors, funds and private and/or public equity investors. Tax shelter is only accepted as a third party source of finance if confirmed by supporting documents from the competent bodies.
The work must involve the participation of at least two broadcasting companies established in two countries participating in the MEDIA Strand.
A “broadcasting company” is considered any broadcaster (linear audiovisual media service provider) or on-demand audiovisual media service (non-linear audiovisual media service provider) as defined in Article 1(1) of the Audiovisual Media Service Directive (DIR 2010/13/EU and DIR 2018/1808/EU amending DIR 2010/13/EU).
The broadcasters’ involvement must be supported by contracts or signed binding letters of commitment which specify the conditions of their financial involvement and include the licence price and licence period. Letters which do not include these mandatory elements will not be taken into consideration.
The TV and online content action supports drama films, animation, and documentary intended for linear and non-linear broadcasting that present: Production of innovative and quality TV content and serial storytelling, addressing diverse audiences, by European independent production companies. Strong cooperation between operators from different countries participating in the MEDIA Strand, including between broadcasters.
High creative/artistic value and wide cross-border exploitation potential able to reach audiences at European and international level.
The objective of the support to TV and online content is to increase the capacity of audiovisual producers to develop and produce strong projects with significant potential to circulate throughout Europe and beyond, and to facilitate European and international co-productions within the television and online sector.
The action aims to strengthen the independence of producers in relation to broadcasters and digital platforms, to enhance collaboration between operators, including independent producers, broadcasters, digital platforms and sales agents, from different countries participating in the MEDIA Strand, including from low capacity countries, in order to produce high quality programming aimed at wide international distribution and promoted to a wide audience including commercial exploitation in the multi-platform environment.
Particular attention will be given to projects presenting innovative aspects in the content and in the financing that show a clear link with the envisaged distribution strategies.
Only the production activities for the following works intended primarily for the purposes of television or online exploitation are eligible: CREA-MEDIA-2026-TVONLINE-1: Animation - animation (one-off or series) of a total duration of minimum 24 minutes CREA-MEDIA-2026-TVONLINE-2: Documentary - creative documentaries (one-off or series) of a total duration of minimum 50 minutes CREA-MEDIA-2026-TVONLINE-3: fiction drama films (one-off or series) of a total duration of minimum 90 minutes Works which are designed to be a series with a joint distribution and marketing strategy have to be submitted as a series.
Single episodes of a series cannot be split into separate applications. Applicants should present adequate strategies to ensure a more sustainable and more environmentally-respectful industry in particular through the use of greening consultants to reduce the environmental impact of productions and shoots, and to ensure gender balance, inclusion, diversity, and representativeness. How much can you apply for?
Project budget (requested grant amount): between €70,000 and €2,000,000 per project. The grant awarded may be lower than the amount requested. Please refer to the TV & Online Content 2026 Call Document for full details.
Download the TV & Online Content 2026 call document to check eligibility, requirements and funding. Applications for this call will be processed through the European Commission's Funding & Tender Opportunities Portal (F&TP) . See detailed information on how to access the F&T Portal .
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European Mini-Slate Development Fosters EU production companies in low capacity countries. Supports the circulation of European works.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Independent European audiovisual production companies established in Creative Europe participating countries. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows €70,000 - €2,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 7, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
TV & Online Content (CREA-MEDIA-2026-TVONLINE) is funded by European Commission - Creative Europe MEDIA Sub-programme. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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