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Events, MEDIA, MEDIA Prize

MEDIA's magnificent seven compete for Palme d'Or

Thirteen films supported by the European Union's MEDIA programme for cinema will be on the big screen at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival (15-26 May), including seven films in competition f...

May 15 2013

MEDIA, Events

MEDIA in Cannes this year again...

The MEDIA programme will again be in the spotlight at Cannes. 13 films suppored by MEDIA will be screened, the Prix MEDIA will be awarded, the European Rendezvous, the conference on audience strategy....

May 08 2013

MEDIA Prize, Events, MEDIA

Prix MEDIA 2013 awarded to the Danish director Thomas Vinterberg

The acclaimed Danish director Vinterberg wins Prix MEDIA at Cannes Film Festival....The prize is awarded to the best new film project from the Development support selection 2013....

May 08 2013

for Tender

A new call for tender for a study on showing films in schools

The European Commission has today published a call for tender for a European-scale experts' study on showing films and other audiovisual content in Europeans schools. The estimated value of the tender is 300.000 Euros and the deadline is June 30^th 2013.

Apr 30 2013

MEDIA

The new Screen training guide 2013 is out

The new Screen Training Guide 2013 is now out. You can find interesting articles about European training initiatives....

Apr 09 2013

Events, MEDIA

MEDIA will be at the MIPTV in Cannes with its umbrella stand from 8th - 11th April

This MIPTV marks the 50th time that the MEDIA Programme of the European Union has hosted European independents on a stand at MIPTV or MIPCOM. Get a glimpse of European productions......

Apr 03 2013

MEDIA

Call for Tenders EACEA/2012/06

Call for Tenders EACEA/2012/06Framework service contract for the organisation of events and promotional actions...

Mar 19 2013

MEDIA Literacy

UNESCO and partners calls for Interest in Global Forum for Partnerships on Media and Information Literacy

UNESCO and its partners calls on all organisations working in the field of media and information Literacy (MIL) to express interest in the Global Forum for Partnership in MIL (GFPMIL)....

Mar 14 2013

MEDIA

Students set sights on games industry

The games industry has come a long way since the 1980s. From a niche market, it has grown into a global industry – with Hollywood-size budgets and plenty of creativity. Students at the European Cross ...

Mar 13 2013

Events, MEDIA

30 European films get Film Sales Support for FILMART in Hong Kong

European films will be shown and promoted during this year Filmart in Hong Kong...

Mar 12 2013

MEDIA, Events

The keys to success for young European actors

To succeed as an actor, you need talent. But that is not enough....See the new EURONEWS video about the Shooting Starts of the MEDIA Programme/European Film Promotion....

Feb 27 2013

MEDIA, Events

The 15th edition of Cartoon Movie is just around the corner!

Highlights of the Cartoon pitching event taking place from 6-8 March in Lyon....Cartoon Movie, where projects come to life!...

Feb 27 2013

Film News, MEDIA

Oscar triumph for MEDIA-backed films Amour and Searching for Sugar Man

European Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou has paid tribute to the makers of EU-backed films Amour and Searching for Sugar Man after their success at last night's 85th Academy Awards in Hollywood....

Feb 25 2013

MEDIA, Film News

Vassiliou congratulates Romanian director Netzer after Golden Bear success

European Commissioner Androlla Vassiliou has congratulated Romanian director Călin Peter Netzer after he scooped the Golden Bear for best picture at the Berlin film festival with Poziţia Copilului (Ch...

Feb 18 2013

MEDIA, Film News, Events, MEDIA Mundus

MEDIA at the Berlinale 2013

MEDIA is present every year in Berlin during the International Film Festival....

Feb 12 2013

Events, MEDIA Literacy, MEDIA

Presentation on film audience and film literacy in Rotterdam

During the MEDIA@Rotterdam event a presentation was given by Mark Reid and David Graham on "Teaching and Reaching European Film audiences....

Jan 31 2013

Events, MEDIA, MEDIA Literacy

MEDIA@Rotterdam: Everything you always wanted to find out about your audiences

Invitation to attend the MEDIA conference in Rotterdam on Tuesday 29th January 15.30 – 17.30 (De Doelen, Van Cappellen Zaal, ground floor)...

Jan 23 2013

Events, MEDIA

Online film festival : EUROPE LOVES CINEMA

In 2013, the MEDIA Programme of the European Commission celebrates European films online. 27 films - one from each Member state!...

Jan 22 2013

Events, MEDIA, Film News

6 European films with MEDIA support nominated for the Oscars 2013

In the upcoming OSCAR event 6 European films with MEDIA support have been nominated for the Oscars. The film "Amour" and "A Royal affair" have a good chance to win....

Jan 17 2013

Film News, Events, MEDIA

Golden Globes: Vassiliou salutes latest success for Amour

European Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou has congratulated Austrian director Michael Haneke after his film Amour scooped the Golden Globe for best foreign language film at the US award ceremony in Be...

Jan 14 2013

MEDIA, Events

Europe's Hottest Young Actors have just been announced: SHOOTING STARS 2013

European Film Promotion (EFP) has announced the 10 exceptional young European actors selected as the 2013 SHOOTING STARS to be showcased February 9 - 11 at the 63rd Berlinale. ...

Dec 18 2012

MEDIA, Digital Distribution, MEDIA Prize

'Amour' by Michael Haneke wins

At the 25th European Film Awards in Malta on 1-2 December the French/German/Austrian film 'Amour' written and directed by Michael Haneke took the main prizes: Best European Film, Best Director, Best ...

Dec 03 2012

MEDIA, Digital Distribution, MEDIA Prize, Calls

European Film Awards Silver Jubilee

The venue for this year’s Silver Jubilee edition of the awards ceremony, traditionally opened by the President of the European Film Academy Wim Wenders, is the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Malta...

Nov 26 2012

MEDIA Literacy, Events, MEDIA, Creative Europe

Conference on Film and Media Literacy

On the 16th of November DG EAC will hold a conference on CREATIVE EUROPE – NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR FILM AND MEDIA LITERACY. The conference will give an overview of the Commission's proposal for the Crea...

Oct 11 2012

Film News, MEDIA

Golden Shell prize to Francois Ozon's "In the house"

The emblematic 60th edition of the San Sebastian Film Festival, the second to be directed by José Luis Rebordinos, has come to a very happy close, with the Golden Shell awarded to François Ozon’s "In ...

Oct 10 2012

MEDIA, Film News

29 MEDIA films at the 56th BFI London Film Festival

From the 10 to 21 October 2012 London will play host to the 56th BFI London Film Festival, a 12-day celebration of international cinema with a programme of over 200 feature films from 68 different cou...

Oct 10 2012

Digital Distribution, MEDIA

Digital opportunities for distribution and financing of European films in the EU digital market

Joint Statement by Vice President Kroes (Digital Agenda) and Commissioner Vassiliou (Education, Culture, Multilingualism & Youth) following MIPCOM roundtable in Cannes with representatives of the film...

Oct 02 2012

MEDIA, Film News

MEDIA in the spotlight at the 60th San Sebastian film Festival

Films supported by MEDIA have been included in the various selections for the 60th San Sebastian Film Festival which runs from 21st until 29th September....

Sep 01 2012

MEDIA, Studies

Study on new business models in the audiovisual sector

This independent study on business models in the audiovisual sector shortlists a panorama of new business models from the digital economy with the goal of promoting and distributing audivisual works. ...

Aug 01 2012

MEDIA Mundus, for Proposals

The third call for proposals for MEDIA Mundus has been launched!

Jul 17 2012

Film News, MEDIA

Three MEDIA-supported films awarded prizes at the "Festival International du Film d'Animation d'Annecy"

In the "Festival International du Film d'Animation d'Annecy"...

Jul 15 2012

Film News

Official selection of the European Parliament’s 2012 LUX PRIZE unveiled

There are 10 films up for this prize, which recognises achievements in contemporary European cinema ; after a second selection, the three films in the 2012 LUX Prize Competition will be unveiled at th...

Jul 01 2012

Film News

Being a film producer

Generation Y followed Vladimer and Judit, two young film producers trying to get their movies made. Vladimir comes from Georgia and Judit from Hungary. This year they had a little extra help. They wer...

Jun 18 2012

Studies, for Tender

Call for Tender

with a view to awarding a study on audience building throughout Europe. The study is expected to provide a profile of current and future audiovisual consumers and cover the 31 countries participating ...

Jun 13 2012

Film News, MEDIA

Cannes 2012 : MEDIA-funded Haneke and Loach triumph at Cannes 2012

Androulla Vassiliou the European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism, Youth and Sport congratulates all winners of this year Cannes film Festival. MEDIA-funded films have again triump...

May 26 2012

Creative Europe, Film News, MEDIA, MEDIA Prize

MEDIA and 'Creative Europe' in the spotlight at 65th Cannes Film Festival

18 films supported by the European Commission's MEDIA programme are in the Cannes Film Festival's 'Official Selection' this year, of which seven are in competition for the Palme d’Or, notably "Amour" ...

May 16 2012

Digital Distribution, MEDIA, for Proposals

New Preparatory Action on Circulation of European films in the digital era

The European Parliament has adopted a budget of EUR 2 million for a first year of a Preparatory Action "Circulation of European films in the digital era. The Commission has published a call for propos...

Apr 19 2012

Digital Distribution, MEDIA

New action on Circulation of European works

The European Parliament has adopted a budget of EUR 2 million for a first year of a Preparatory Action "Circulation of European films in the digital era"....

Apr 10 2012

Film News, MEDIA

Tribute to Claude Miller, Président d'Europa Cinémas

Commissioner Androulla Vassilioupaid tribute to French film director Claude Miller who died in Paris last night, aged 70. He was the President of the Europa Cinemas network, founded in 1992 with fundi...

Apr 05 2012

MEDIA Prize, MEDIA

Asghar Farhadi – first winner of the EU MEDIA prize, 65th Cannes Film Festival

Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou, will award the first EU MEDIA prize to the Iranian director Asghar Farhadi on Sunday, 20 May 2012 at the Cannes Film Festival....

Apr 04 2012

Events

Learn about interactive web documentaries; experience, create and develop them

The Belgium MEDIA desk-Vlaanderen is organising an international event : conference, exhibition and two practive labs....

Mar 22 2012

MEDIA

State aid: Commission consults on future film support rules

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the state aid criteria it proposes to use to assess Member States' film support schemes in future....

Mar 14 2012

Film News

Europeans at Hong Kong's FILMART 2012

23 films from Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Norway, Sweden, France, Italy, Spain and Romania to be shown during the Filmart....

Mar 14 2012

MEDIA Mundus

MEDIA Mundus: Commission's €5 million boost for international film projects

Some 35 film-related projects are to receive a total of €5 million in funding from the MEDIA Mundus programme – the European Union's international cooperation and exchange programme for the audiovisua...

Mar 13 2012

for Expressions of Interest, Events, MEDIA

Open Call for Expression of Interest: Are you working on audience development with an EU grant?

Are you working on audience development with an EU grant?...

Mar 06 2012

Film News, MEDIA

European films 'The Artist' and 'The Iron Lady' scoop seven Oscars

European Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou has welcomed the major success of European films at last night's 84th Academy Awards ceremony in Hollywood. 'The Artist' was crowned with five Oscars and 'The...

Feb 22 2012

Film News, MEDIA

Major successes for EU-backed films at Berlinale International Film Festival

Two films supported by the European Union's MEDIA programme have been honoured at the closing ceremony of the Berlinale International Film Festival....

Feb 19 2012

Film News

Six European cities to participate in Young Audience Day screenings and vote

European Film Academy turns to the Young Audience with a new award....

Feb 15 2012

Creative Europe, Film News

'Creative Europe' at Berlinale Film Festival

Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, will present the Commission's proposal for the new 'Creative Europe' programme at the Berlinale Internatio...

Feb 09 2012

Film News, MEDIA

MEDIA and the Césars awards

More than half of the nominated films for this years ceremony has been given support by the MEDIA programme....

Feb 08 2012

Film News

SØRFOND - Norwegian South Film Fund, targeting film productions from developing countries is up and running with NOK 4 million being granted for support in 2012.

Deadline for application is February 15...

Jan 31 2012

Film News

European Film Promotion celebrates its 15th anniversary - the network unites now 33 member countries

The network unites now 33 member countries...

Jan 25 2012

MEDIA

Calls are now open to the participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina!

Bosnia and Herzegovina is expected to become a member of the MEDIA 2007 programme soon. Professionals from Bosnia and Herzegovina can now submit their proposals under open Calls. The selection of prop...

Jan 24 2012

Film News, MEDIA

3 Golden Globes to "The Artist" by Michel Hazanavicus

The French black-and-white silent film, The Artist, by Michel Hazanavicus won 3 Golden Globes: best comedy, best actor in a comedy (Jean Dujardin) and best music....

Jan 17 2012

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Press Kit

This press kit contains a four-page Introduction to the MEDIA Programme, a leaflet on Creative Europe, Fact Sheets on the MEDIA Programme, MEDIA Mundus, MEDIA Literacy and a photo of the European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism, Sport, Media and Youth, Androulla Vassiliou.

Press Kit zip - 6 MB [6 MB]