Public hearing MEDIA MUNDUS
"MEDIA MUNDUS" PUBLIC HEARING
25 June 2008
CONTACT
European Commission, DG INFSO, Unit A2 "MEDIA Programme and media literacy"
B-1049 Brussels Belgium
Tel : (+32) (0) 2 29 95 813
Fax: (+32) (0) 2 29 92 290
Email:
INFSO-MEDIA-MUNDUS-PUBLIC-HEARING@ec.europa.eu
17 years after the introduction of the first MEDIA programme to support the
European audiovisual industry, the European Commission has launched a
Preparatory action "MEDIA International"
in order to reflect all the
opportunities and challenges of globalisation.
This preparatory action provides the opportunity to test a further avenue for
structuring and strengthening relations and networks between EU and third
countries' professionals in the audiovisual sector, for the mutual benefit of
the European industry and the third countries involved. The actions that are
envisaged are: Continuous Training, Promotion of cinematographic works and the
support of Cinema Networks.
On this basis the Commission intends to develop a
proposal for a new programme, possibly to be called "MEDIA MUNDUS". The new
programme would represent a commitment to effective multilateralism and to
engage with global partners, to the mutual benefit of the audiovisual sectors.
This public hearing provided an opportunity for all professionals from Europe and elsewhere in the world, to debate issues and share opinions on action lines to be proposed in a possible MEDIA MUNDUS programme.
Date and Venue: 25 June 2008
(10 a.m - 5.30 p.m)
Brussels, "Centre de
Conférence Albert Borschette"
(rue Froissard N° 36, 1040 Bruxelles)
Agenda
Summary of panels
Panel 1: International cooperation-
what's at stake?
Panel 2: International Cooperation –
What measures for encouragement?
Panel 3: Europe/ Worldwide diversity of
works – how to reach the audience?
Presentation: Preparatory Action MEDIA International and