April 6, 2004
Equipped with a budget of 400 million euro the MEDIA Programme of the European Union aims at strenghtening the competitiveness of the European audiovisual industry and therefore brings support both before and after production. MEDIA co-finances training initiatives for audiovisual industry professionals, the development of production projects (feature films, television drama, documentaries, animation and new media), as well as the distribution and promotion of European audiovisual works. The Programme entered into force in January 2001 and will continue its efforts until the end of 2005. Further information can be found on the European Union web site or by contacting the media desk in your country (contact details are on the web site).