ACE Mentoring Programme EU 2026

The ACE Mentoring Programme, which is supported by the Creative Europe MEDIA, aims to support upcoming producers in managing their careers and developing their international network, by providing them with the opportunity to learn from established mentors actively working within the European film industry.

Each year up to 10 producers, based in the EU or a Creative Europe MEDIA Programme country, will be selected for the Mentoring Programme EU. However, there are also three spaces open for producers from non-EU countries. With this, ACE Producers wants to contribute in creating a film industry that is more inclusive and diverse.

After being selected, each producer will be matched to a mentor according to their specific needs. Throughout the year, the producers will have up to 4 meetings with their mentor, online or if possible in person at international festivals and events.

To best benefit from the programme, producers are asked to have a full-length project in development – fiction, animation or documentary.

Programme Dates:

February – December 2026: 4 online meetings held throughout the year

The deadline for submitting your application: Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 7pm (Cyprus/Greece time).

For all the eligibility conditions, the participation details and the application form supporting documents visit the programme's site here: https://ace-producers.com/call-for-applications-ace-mentoring-programme-eu-2026/ 

For more information or questions, please contact Maegene Fabias, Springboard Manager: maegenefabias@ace-producers.com