28. 03.10:
CALLS: AUDIOVISUAL INDUSTRY (MEDIA PROGRAMME)
On 23 March two calls for proposals were launched under the MEDIA programme in support of the audiovisual sector. EUR1.5 million will be available for pilot projects lasting up to 12 months which promote innovative initiatives on adapting this programme to market developments, with a particular emphasis on the introduction and use of information and communication technologies. The following topics may be considered:
* Distribution: new ways of creating and distributing European audiovisual content via non linear services.
* Open Media Production Environment.
* Distribution - Promotion & Marketing: the use of web techniques to develop local Cinema Communities.
* 'Junction Media Portal': to widen and improve the access and the exploitation of structured information of European audiovisual content.
*Previously funded MEDIA Pilot Project Actions
Deadline: 14 June
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Separately, EUR7 million will be available to finance projects of up to 18 months duration supporting Video on Demand and Digital Cinema Distribution schemes. EU co-financing will cover up to 50% of the project eligible costs.
Deadline 21 June
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