Supporting promotion and access to the market of independent European producers and distributors

The European Commission, DG X, has published a call for proposals under the MEDIA II programme for the development and distribution of European audiovisual productions. It is aimed at European operators whose activities relate to actions to improve the conditions of access for...

The European Commission, DG X, has published a call for proposals under the MEDIA II programme for the development and distribution of European audiovisual productions. It is aimed at European operators whose activities relate to actions to improve the conditions of access for independent producers and distributors to the European and international markets. This may be facilitated by means of promotion, assistance and putting companies in contact with one another, especially in the context of commercial events organised on a European and international level.

Prospective applicants for support under the MEDIA II programme should obtain the "Guidelines for the submission of proposals to obtain financial support" from the Commission. The final dates for the submission of proposals are as follows:

- For events organised between 30 April 1999 and Mipcom 1999, the closing date is 23 November 1998;
- For events organised between 1 May 1999 and 31 July 1999, the closing date is 5 February 1999;
- For events organised between 1 August 1999 and 31 December 1999, the closing date is 4 June 1999.
The Guidelines may be obtained in writing from:

European Commission
DG X - Audiovisual, information, communication and culture
Mr Jacques Delmoly
200 rue de la Loi (L-102 7/023)
B-1049 Brussels
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