Strategies to support the catchment of audio-visual production

Description

The aim of the call is to attract independent, national and international audio-visual production companies to the region of Liguria for the production of audio-visual works.
Applications must be submitted online, through the Bandi on line system on the internet site www.filse.it.

Contacts

Genova Liguria Film Commission
Villa Durazzo Bombrini — Via L. A. Muratori 5 (ingresso principale) — 16152 Genova Cornigliano
Phone: +39 010 868 0850
Fax: +39 010 868 1399
Email: info@glfc.it

Link to the call Print Tab

Data sheet

Film industry branch

Production

Eligible projects

Feature Film
TV series
Documentary
Animation

Beneficiaries

Italian production company
European production company
Non-European production company
Industry Professional - Italy
Industry Professional - Europe
Industry Professional - Outside Europe

Maximum contribution

€300,000

Maximum quota on cost

60%

Type of contribution

Non-repayable grants

Requirements

Open to Italian, European and non-European audio-visual, cinema and TV production companies:

Work prevalently in film and audio-visual production, possess ATECO 59.11 code, are active and inscribed in the business register or an equal classification if European;
Are in possession of a distribution contract signed with a cinema distributor / broadcaster (distribution contracts, deal memos, or letter of intent for distribution or pre-acquisition or co-production or activation contract with a broadcaster or SVOD or VOD platform – a letter of interest is not sufficient)

The production of audio-visual works by businesses headquartered in Liguria for national and international distribution, that fulfils one of the following criteria:

Locate at least 30% of shoot days in the region of Liguria
Spend at least 20% of budgeted cost in the region of Liguria

The eligible project cannot be less than: €300,000.

Payment schedule

The grant will be paid within 80 days of the beneficiary submitting their application, as follows:

an advance of 40% at the beneficiary’s request upon submitting a bank guarantee, insurance policy or guarantee or, in the alternative:
a deposit of 40% upon completing 50% of the project and submitting certified proof of expenses and all other documentation requested electronically
the remaining 60% upon submitting certified proof of expenses and the requested documentation electronically.

Notes

Expenses relative to initiatives undertaken since 1/07/2023 may be admitted if the projects are still ongoing at the date of submission of the request.