SPAIN / €12 million for the ICAA’s 2021 grants

The Spanish Instituto de la Cinematografia y de las Artes Audiovisuales (ICAA) has published in the country’s Official Gazette its proposal for supporting feature-length film projects.

The ICAA in Madrid © El Ministerio de Cultura y Deporte

€12 million will be shared among independent production companies working on a screenplay for a film of “particular cinematographic, cultural or social value”, or on a documentary in development, a first film or a work of an experimental nature.

Support is capped at €800,000 per project, or €300,000 for co-productions with foreign companies in which the Spanish side has a minority involvement. Support can stretch to 70% of budget for projects with special financial requirements. Applications can be submitted on the Ministry of Culture and Sports’ website until April 22nd.

The ICAA © El Ministerio de Cultura y Deporte


The grants will be distributed as percentages of the €12 million:

  • 35% for projects directed by women
  • between 15% and 25% for documentary projects
  • at least 8% for animation projects
  • a maximum of 10% for experimental projects
  • a minimum of 5% for co-productions or those with foreign companies in which Spain is a minority.

Last year the Spanish government distributed €11,900,000 to the ICAA. 39 productions benefited from this grant.

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Sources: cineuropa.orgculturaydeporte.gob.eseuropapress.es

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