The Balearic Islands Institute of Cultural Industries (ICIB) presented this Tuesday a new call for grants aimed at supporting the international projection of regional audiovisual works. With a total budget of €150,000, the programme is offered to the sector with a dual purpose. On one hand, it seeks to maximise the international impact of Balearic culture by promoting the export of completed works beyond their island of origin. On the other hand, it aims to strengthen the productive capacity of the industry by supporting the search for external funding for projects still in pre-production.

For projects in pre-production, the grant will support activities such as attending professional markets, participating in co-production forums, or taking part in residencies, workshops, or labs. In the case of completed films, eligible expenses will include costs related to commercial premieres outside the island, festival participation and awards ceremonies, among other possibilities. In both cases, the grant may also cover expenses such as travel for technical and artistic teams, creation of promotional graphic material, or subtitling of teasers, trailers, or the audiovisual project itself for export.

The application period begins on the first working day following the publication of this call in the BOIB, and both self-employed professionals and companies may submit proposals until 31 December 2025 (inclusive). To be eligible for the grant, all international projection activities must take place during the same year. The maximum amount a beneficiary may receive is €25,000, regardless of the number of applications submitted. Furthermore, this amount will cover no more than 80% of the costs recognised by the ICIB for implementing these strategies.