The Deputy Ministry of Culture - Department of Contemporary Culture announces that the South Eastern European Cinema Network (SEE) launches a contest between its member-states for the funding of Development Projects for Feature Films. In its next meeting, to be held this coming November 2026, the Network will examine the submitted proposals and select the best among them to be funded.
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Feature films with a minimum duration of 70 minutes and aimed at theatrical release will be accepted. These projects must be in the form of co-productions between at least two producers from two SEE Cinema Network member-states (Cyprus, Greece, Serbia, Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Romania, Bulgaria). The participation of third co-producers from other countries is not excluded. Proof of the participation of co-producers should be in the form of agreements or memorandums between the parties involved in the project. The files submitted must have secured the services of a delegate producer, director and scriptwriter, all three from the Network’s member-states.
- As they progress, the submitted development projects should also assume the final form of co-production, respecting the general conditions and terms stipulated by the European Convention on Co-productions.
- It is necessary for applicants to make it clear that should their project become a feature film, artistic and technical contributors will come in principle from SEE member states.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The evaluation of the development projects and the selection of those to be funded will be carried out by the General Assembly of SEE Cinema Network representatives.
The members of the General Meeting’s priorities are as follows:
- The dynamic presented by the basic dramaturgical idea
- The dramaturgical integrity demonstrated by the script
- The project’s artistic potential
- The project’s commercial potential
- The recognition that the previous works of the creative team (scriptwriter and director) received by critics, the public and festivals
- Proof of financing that the production may have secured
- The thoroughness of the strategic plan mapped out by the executive producer regarding the management and promotion of the project.
PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION
Cypriot producers must submit their applications online through the network’s website at https://seecinemanetwork.eu/funding-form-2026/ by Tuesday, 15 September 2026.
In addition, they need to submit two identical bound copies of the application and production file to the Department of Contemporary Culture of the Deputy Ministry of Culture, care of Mr. Yiannis Georgiades at 27 Ifigenias Str., 2007, Nicosia, Office 110 (1st floor), Tel: 22809812 and 22809827, E-mail: cinema@culture.gov.cy
CONTENT OF APPLICATION
The application and production file should contain the following documentation:
- Duly filled-in online application form
- Biographical note of the scriptwriter, director, producer, and information on the production company
- Synopsis in Greek and English (1 pages)
- Treatment in Greek and English (approx. 10-15 pages)
- A copy of the complete script in Greek and English
- Statement of intent regarding the artistic and commercial dynamic of the project, written jointly by the director and the producer
- Strategy for managing and marketing the project by the producer (up to 3 pages)
- Analytical budget of the development project which will include expenses directly and specifically linked to the project
- Summary of the production budget and breakdown for each co-producer
- Any other documentation that may be useful in evaluating the project
The synopsis, treatment and script must be submitted in English and Greek. The rest of the documentation must be submitted in English.
Interested parties may find the compete rules and regulations on the network’s website https://seecinemanetwork.eu/rules-regulations/
DEPUTY MINISTRY OF CULTURE
DEPARTMENT OF CONTEMPORARY CULTURE
8 July 2026
