Canary Islands Government Unveils 2026 Audiovisual Funding Roadmap

The Canary Islands regional government has finalized its 2026 financial roadmap for the film industry, as confirmed in the Official Gazette of the Canary Islands (BOC). Managed by the General Directorate of Cultural Innovation and Creative Industries, these grants aim to strengthen the local audiovisual sector by funding projects from their initial development through to final production.

The largest portion of the funding—2.28 million euros—is dedicated to the production and minority co-production of feature films and series. Applications for these grants must be submitted by August 3. Additionally, 520,000 euros have been set aside for the development of series and feature films, as well as the production of short films; the deadline for these applications is August 19.

Beyond technical production, the strategy focuses on fostering local creativity and industry growth. This includes 125,000 euros to support local scriptwriting (deadline: July 31) and 150,000 euros to organize audiovisual events (deadline: July 28). The Canary Institute for Cultural Development (ICDC) is managing the application process and providing access to the necessary guidelines.

This investment is part of a broader effort to establish the Canary Islands as a global production hub, leveraging the region's tax incentives and local talent. Minister of Culture Migdalia Machín highlighted these grants as essential tools for showcasing the islands’ identity on the international stage.

With an additional 262,000 euros for movie theaters expected to be announced shortly, the 2026 funding plan is nearly complete. By releasing these calls early in the summer, the regional government aims to give filmmakers and cultural organizations more time to plan, develop, and distribute their work effectively.