MD.IE://Funding/Development/Tv & Film Projects/Single Projects

Scheme Introduction

MEDIA Supports independent European companies with a proven track record that are developing projects to bring into production.

We will cover up to 50% of your eligible development costs up until the first day of principal photography or until the following dates, whichever comes first.

For years Ireland has been very successful at accessing development funding and we aim to continue that trend.

Support is available for the development of Single Projects and a Slate of Projects (3-5 Projects).

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  • If you wish to apply for a Slate of projects click here...


Sample Criteria

In order to access development finance you must have the required experience and proven distribution. The following types of project are eligible under this scheme

Type Minimum Duration Previous Work Completed Previous Distribution Required
Live Action 50 mins 1x50 min Live Action 1 Project Distributed in last 3 years
Documentary 25 mins 1x25 min Documentary 1 Project Distributed in last 3 years
Animation 24 mins 1x24 min Animation or 2x Animated Short Films 1 Project Distributed in last 3 years or Shorts Exhibited in Festivals

Eligibility Criteria

As you would expect; the eligibility for Single applications is less rigorous than for Slate support:

Scheme No. of Projects # Years Company Registered Projects Completed Funding Available
Single Support 1 1 1 (Since January 2008) €10k – €80k
Slate Support 3-6 3 1-2 (In past 5 years) €70k – €190k

HOW TO APPLY


CALL FOR PROPOSALS EACEA N° 21/2011

(Support for the development of dramas, animations and creative documentaries
- Single Project Funding)

1st Deadline: 25/11/11 (Expired)
2nd Deadline: 13/04/12 (Expired)


Applications must be submitted online by 12h CET (11am Irish time) on the day of the relevant Deadline. A signed paper application package with necessary annexes must also be sent by registered mail or a private courier respecting the same deadline.


For more information on the last call, please check out the documents below. Further information can be downloaded from the MEDIA website