Co-Production Development Awards
Series Co-production Development Awards - frequently asked questions
Q1. Who is eligible to apply for hosting the Series Co-Production Development Awards (SCPDA)?
A: Non-profit organisations, commercial entities, public institutions, and publicly owned companies, established in a Contributing Country are eligible to apply.
Q2. What are the main requirements for the hosting event?
A: The event must have been in existence for at least two years, take place annually in a Contributing Country for at least two consecutive days, and be aimed at professionals in the audiovisual industry from at least five Eurimages member states.
Q3. What is the total budget available for the 2025 hosted SCPDA?
A: The total budget available is 150,000 Euros, with up to three hosted awards of 50.000 Euros each.
Q4. What types of projects may be eligible for receiving the SCPDA?
A: Eligible projects include international series co-production projects (drama series, docu-series, and animated series) of up to 10 episodes and 600 minutes (700 minutes for animation). However, it is the hosting event which decided based on their general line-up if all formats are accepted or if there is an editorial line.
Q5. What are the criteria for selecting projects for the award?
A: Projects will be selected based on their artistic quality, potential impact of the SCPDA on their development, prospects of becoming and remaining an international co-production involving at least two Eurimages member states, and implementation of sustainable measures.
Q6. Who decides the awarded project?
A: A jury present during the event will decide on the awarded project.
Q7. How will the jury be composed for the SCPDA?
A: The jury will include at least three members: one Council of Europe staff member and two industry professionals. The jury must be gender-balanced.
Q8. How should the presentation of selected projects be conducted at the event?
A: The presentation should facilitate an exchange between jury members and the presenting team, conducted in English through one-to-one meetings.
Q9. How does the winning project cash the award?
A: The producer of the winning project recipient of one of the SCPDA, shall sign a grant agreement with the Council of Europe and receive the cash award only through bank transfer.
Q10. What are the key dates for the SCPDA application process?
A: The call for proposals will be published on 1 September 2024, with a deadline for submitting applications on 19 September 2024. Results will be announced in October – November 2024, and partnership agreements will be signed between November 2024 and March 2025. The implementation period is from January to December 2025.
Q11. What is required in the proposal submission?
A: Proposals must include a declaration of compliance with exclusion criteria, legal registration documents, a description of the professional event and its main activities, and a detailed proposal to host and organise the SCPDA.
Q12. How are the events selected to host the SCPDA?
A: An evaluation committee composed of industry experts will assess each proposal based on the criteria outlined in the call for partnerships.
Q13. What visibility and promotional efforts are required for the SCPDA?
A: Event organisers must ensure visibility of the SCPDA in promotional materials, publish the prize visuals, and provide professional photographs of the awards ceremony. They should also produce a diploma for the winner.
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