The preparatory action MEDIA International aims to reinforce co-operation between EU and non-European professionals from the audiovisual industry on a basis of mutual benefit.

MEDIA International will operate from 2008 - 2010 with a view to paving the way for a broader EU support programme for global co-operation in the audiovisual industry sector (MEDIA Mundus). It runs in parallel to the existing MEDIA 2007 programme which supports the EU film industry.  

The 2010 Call for Proposals is currently open and has a deadline of 31 March 2010 (and a pre-registration deadline of 19 March 2010). The budget for 2010 is €1 million, and is for projects taking place between 1 August 2010 and 31 March 2011.

MEDIA International offers financial support for two types of initiatives, proposed by consortia consisting of an EU co-ordinator and partners from EU and non-European countries:

1. Training - the objective of the proposed training activity should be an exchange of information, international expertise and knowledge of international markets
2. Access to markets - is intended to support initiatives which promote access to international markets for audiovisual works in the development / production phase (e.g. co-production meetings) or for completed works (e.g. events facilitating international sales and distribution).

Further information on MEDIA International, including current guidelines and application forms.

A list of the projects funded under MEDIA International in 2008.

A list of the projects funded under MEDIA International in 2009.

A list of the projects funded under MEDIA International in 2010.