Funding of individual projects and annual activities in the field of cinema

The funding of individual projects and annual activities in the cinema sector supports arthouse cinemas with a valid cinema license in Vienna, which have a maximum of three screens and 770 seats. Both one-off project initiatives and continuous annual activities are supported by the City of Vienna Cultural Department (MA 7) through direct grants. A prerequisite is regular operation on at least 250 days per calendar year as well as proof of economic viability and proper management. The required document to be submitted is the consent declaration "Application," which must be uploaded together with the online form. Applications can be submitted at any time, allowing flexible responses to creative programming and innovative film series.

The measure aims to sustainably strengthen the cultural offering in Vienna and to secure a vibrant film exhibition sector. Small and medium-sized cinema operators particularly benefit from the distinction between individual funding for special projects and overall funding for long-term annual programs. With this funding, the City of Vienna Cultural Department contributes to the diversity of the cinema market, promotes sophisticated arthouse cinema, and supports the visibility of Austrian and international film art. Interested companies based in Vienna can find all requirements and the online form in the MA 7 Cinema Guide to submit their projects easily and promptly.