BOE-A-2026-22992 ·2 November 2026 ·orden High impact
Subsidies

Film artists and collectives: eligible to apply for artistic residency grants at the Reina Sofía Museum

This Order establishes the regulatory framework for public grants to develop the 'Joaquim Jordà Artistic Residencies' at the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía (MNCARS). These grants are specifically aimed at experimental film, non-fiction, and auteur cinema projects (art. 4.1). The objective is to support the writing of film projects and promote research and training within the audiovisual field (art. 3).

In 2 key points

  1. Beneficiaries may include individuals, whether nationals or foreign nationals, as well as groups or collectives (art. 4.1). (art. 4.1)
  2. Holding tax residence in Spain is not a requirement to receive the grant (art. 5.1.b). (art. 5.1.b)

How it affects those involved

For individuals (both nationals and foreign nationals) and artist groups, the regulation provides a funding route for the writing and development stages of innovative film projects (art. 4.1). Tax residence in Spain is not required to access the grant (art. 5.1.b). Beneficiaries must comply with the requirements of the General Subsidies Law and must not be subject to the prohibitions set out in art. 13 of said law (art. 4.3).

Frequently asked questions

What type of film projects can apply for the grant?
Innovative projects of a distinctly auteur nature, with special emphasis on experimental, non-fiction, and auteur cinema (art. 4.1).
Is it necessary to reside in Spain to receive the subsidy?
No, the regulation expressly states that the beneficiary is not required to hold tax residence in Spain (art. 5.1.b).
Can groups of artists apply for the grant?
Yes, groups or collectives may be beneficiaries through a representative, while the members retain their copyrights (art. 4.1 and 4.2).

Lifecycle

2026-11-02PublishedPublished in the BOE
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