MEDIA, is the support programme for the European audiovisual industry, it continues to support the development and distribution of thousands of films as well as training activities.
From 2001-2006, more than half a billion euros were injected into 8.000 projects from over 30 countries.
A broad international cooperation programme for the audiovisual industry to strengthen cultural and commercial relations between Europe's film industry and film-makers of third countries.
It is providing €15 million of funding from 2011-2013 for projects submitted by audiovisual professionals
Aims to provide ways of reinforcing cooperation and encourage a two-way flow of cinematographic, audiovisual works.
Since 2008 it has provided €7m for 58 projects, this year a further €1 million, for projects focusing on training and creating partnerships.
Media literacy relates to all types of media, be it television, film, radio, music, print, or the Internet and the different ways of accesing them.
The european Union believes it is a fundamental competence for all citizens in today's society.
