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Call for films: Madagascourt film festival

Call for proposals: DEENTAL in Cannes

As part of the 19th MadagasCourt Film Festival, the Rencontres du Film Court association, the French Institute, RoziFilms Animation, and APASER have just launched a call for films encouraging filmmakers from across Africa to submit short film projects.

The DEENTAL ACP programme is organising a week of training sessions, workshops and meetings during the 77th Cannes Film Festival. In that context, the CNC has launched a call for applications to select 6 producers based in ACP countries to participate in this programme.

'Sound Connects' Conference

STUDY: CULTURE AND EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

The Sound Connects conference was held in Maputo from 31 January to 2 February 2024. The event brought together experts, donors and cultural organisations supported by the Sound Connects Fund (SCF) for information sessions, experience sharing and networking.

Discover our recent study “Shaping Futures: Arts, culture, and education as drivers of sustainable development” . The report presents the transformative potential of the synergy between the culture and education sectors to support sustainable development in ACP countries and beyond.

Mid-Term Review: prospects of the ACP-EU Culture programme

InfoPoint: CreatiFI – The Cultural and Creative Industries Financing Initiative

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Last November, a webinar was held to present the results of the mid-term evaluation of the ACP-EU Culture programme. On this occasion, the experts in charge of the evaluation, the implementing partners and the beneficiary cultural organisations came together to take stock of the opportunities and challenges of the programme.

On Wednesday 21 February, DG INTPA will be holding an InfoPoint on the CreatiFI programme – the Financing Initiative for Cultural and Creative Industries. This programme is the first EU initiative to specifically target investment in cultural and creative industries through financial instruments.

ACP-EU Culture 'Sound Connects Conference' to be held in Maputo

EU Belgian Presidency: Promoting digital culture & media in the EU

From 31 January to 2 February 2024, cultural practitioners and creatives hailing from Southern Africa will convene in Maputo, Mozambique, for the Sound Connects Conference, the regional event of the ACP-EU Culture Southern-African hub.

Belgium’s EU Presidency, starting from January 1, emphasizes citizen protection, cooperation, and future planning. In the cultural realm, they advocate for digital transformation, media freedom, and the significance of online influencers and content creators.

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ACP-EU CULTURE

Implemented by the Organisation of the ACP States and funded by the European Union, the « ACP-EU towards a viable cultural industry » programme (ACP-EU CULTURE) intends to boost the potential of the cultural and creative sector and its contribution to the social and economic development of the ACP countries.

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ACP-UE culture Support mechanisms

Thanks to the support of the ACP-EU Culture Programme, several funds provide concrete support to cultural and creative industries in ACP countries. Implemented in partnership with international, regional and national organisations, these funds cover all cultural sectors and aim to strengthen the capacities of artists and cultural operators, improve the quality and promotion of their productions and facilitate their access to innovative financing mechanisms. A total budget of €36 million is earmarked for this purpose.