Institution: MEDIA Programme of the EU Rachel Schmid

Link: http://www.mediadesk.ch

Description

Like all MEDIA Desks and Antennae throughout Europe, MEDIA Desk Suisse helps to promote and administer the European Union's MEDIA Programme in Switzerland.

On our website you can find all active Calls for Proposals for funding schemes, a calendar of upcoming MEDIA-supported training courses and promotion/networking events. You can keep in touch with MEDIA events, deadlines etc. by joining our mailing list. You will receive regular e-mail newsletters in French or in German.

Further MEDIA related information can be found on the European Commission's website: http://ec.europa.eu/media

Objectives

MEDIA is the support programme of the European Union to strengthen the competitiveness of the European film, TV and new media industries and to increase the international circulation of European audiovisual product.

Conditions

Independent experienced European companies can apply for different funding schemes in the form of non-repayable grants.

Form in which funding is provided

Financial assistance is available for:

• production and new media companies
• organisers of markets and festivals
• distribution companies and sales agents
• exhibitors
• training providers

Individuals may also benefit from subsidised places on training courses and international markets.