Project Submission

Up to two people per company can register:

• One producer (required)
• One additional team member, such as a writer, director, creator or head of animation

Where should production companies/producers be based?

APD is primarily a European market, funded by Creative Europe MEDIA. Participating producers should be based in:

• One of the 27 EU member states, or
• A country associated with Creative Europe MEDIA: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Ukraine.

Submissions from other countries may also be considered, provided they clearly demonstrate their intention to find independent European co-production partners.

Can co-producers also register?

Yes. Co-producers of projects submitted to APD can register for a Producer Accreditation here (please select the corresponding option at the beginning of the registration form.).

Please note that registration is only confirmed if the submitted project is selected to participate in APD. In this case, the participation fee will be payable for each registered person.

All submissions must be made in English. Required information includes:

Texts & Details

• Company profile (max. 800 characters)
• Project info (title, creative team, format, genre, technique, target group)
• Financing details (total budget, partners)
• Project synopsis (max. 500 characters)
• Statements from the producer and/or director about the project: unique aspects, visual concept, transmedia approach, etc. (max. 900 characters)
• Response to: “What are we looking for at APD?” (max. 300 characters)
• Use of AI: Disclose whether and how AI tools have been used in preparing your application and whether you plan to use AI in the development or production of your project.
• Sustainability, Diversity: Indicate whether and how environmental sustainability or diversity is addressed in your production process and/or the content of your project.

Files

• At least 2 project visuals (landscape format, no text, JPG, RGB, 1079 x 685 px)
• Optional: trailer/teaser (link can be provided in the form)
• Comprehensive Project PDF (max. 20 pages / 15 MB): A single PDF document that may include your project concept, bible, visual development, team biographies, track records, and any additional material you would like the selection committee to review. This file should give a complete and compelling overview of your project.

• Early Bird Rate: 630€ per person (for projects submitted until 8 January 2027)
• Regular Rate: 690€ per person

The fee applies to each registered participant. Once you have registered your company representatives, you’ll receive an email with payment instructions. Payment can be made by credit card.

Reduced Accreditation Fee
Participants from eligible low audiovisual capacity countries (according the Creative Europe MEDIA programme, Group B) receive a 50% discount: €345 per person (incl. 7% VAT).
Eligible countries: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Slovakia, Slovenia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Ukraine.
The discount is applied automatically.

We focus on fresh, unreleased projects —therefore it is not possible to resubmit a project or a 2nd season. However, projects that were not selected in the past may be resubmitted if significantly further developed.

• Originality, creativity, and innovation in concept and design
• Openness to European co-productions
• International market potential and prospects for European and global reach

Additional considerations:

• Company’s track record and past experience with European co-productions
• Professional background of the creative team
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability
• At least 50% of Producer Programme participants are intended to be women
• Support for producers from countries with low audiovisual production capacity (Group B, as defined by Creative Europe MEDIA: Albania, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine)

Participants from these countries benefit from a reduced accreditation fee of € 345 per person (incl. 7% VAT).

• You will be informed no later than 19 February 2027 if your project is selected.

• If your project is selected, we’ll send you a form to register the team members who will represent your project at APD. Please complete the form by 25 February 2027.

• You will receive the invoice in a separate email. The participation fee is due upon receipt of the invoice.

Cancellations must be submitted in writing by email to nzryvr.znpx@navzngvbacebqhpgvbaqnlf.qr.

• Cancellations received up to and including 10 March 2027 are free of charge.
• For cancellations received after 10 March 2027, a cancellation fee of EUR 200 per person applies.
• For cancellations received on or after 19 April 2027, the full participation fee is payable.