TORINOFILMLAB CO-PRODUCTION FUND
The TorinoFilmLab (TFL) is a talent development and co-production initiative run by the Museum of Cinema in Turin, Italy, established in 2008 with support from Creative Europe. Its Co-Production Fund offers EUR 50,000 non-recoupable (no repayment required from profits) production grants to fiction films, creative documentaries, and animation projects that are international co-productions between a European producer and a non-European producer — explicitly including African producers. TorinoFilmLab is also the Italian partner of the Red Sea Feature Films Program (entry 03 in this guide); TFL and Red Sea Labs share tutors, methodology, and networks, making TFL a natural next step for African filmmakers who have already participated in the Red Sea programme.
Deadline
2026 round: CLOSED (deadline was 4 March 2026). NEXT ROUND: opens approximately January/February 2027. GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR AFRICAN FILM & SERIES MAKERS | 2025/2026 EDITION | Updated March 2026 Compiled March 2026 directed by Cati Weinek with Fab Claude.. Always verify deadlines and eligibility on official programme websites before applying.
Cost
Small application fee (typically under EUR 100 — check torinofilmlab.it for current amount)
Format
Feature films and creative documentaries (fiction, documentary, animation) over 60 minutes. Must be an official international co-production.
Eligibility
Joint application by European producer (from MEDIA country) and African/non-European producer. African producer must hold 30%–80% of co-production share. Film must be a genuine co-production.
What You Get
EUR 50,000 non-recoupable production grant. Tailored one-on-one consultancies with international experts in scriptwriting, cinematography, sound, production design, VFX, and audience strategy. Access to the TFL Meeting Event in Torino each November, connecting you with 200+ international film industry professionals through curated one-on-one meetings.
What to Submit
Project synopsis, director and producer bios, script or treatment, financing plan, sample of previous work. Full submission requirements on the TFL website.
Insider Tips
To find a European partner: attend the Berlinale European Film Market, IFFR's CineMart, or use the European Film Promotion database (efp.de). TorinoFilmLab's own training events (TFL Extended, TFL Script & Pitch) also connect African and European filmmakers directly.
Set a reminder for January 2027 — begin finding a European partner now to be ready for the TFL Co-Production Fund 2027 call.
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