MEDIA II - development and distribution (1996-2000)
The European Commission, DG X, has published a call for proposals for support with promotion and access to the market of independent European producers and distributors. The notice is based on the Council Decision on the implementation of a programme to encourage the development and distribution of European audiovisual productions (MEDIA II - Development and distribution 1996-2000), adopted by the Council on 11 July 1995 (95/563/EC). Among other initiatives, the Decision covers the "improvement to the conditions of access of independent producers and distributors to the European and international market by means of promotion, assistance and putting companies in contact with one another, especially within the context of commercial events (markets, fairs, festivals and other forms of meetings) organized at European and international level". The call is aimed at European organizations whose activities contribute to the above-mentioned action. It details how to obtain the necessary documents in order to submit a tender with a view to obtaining a Community financial contribution for participating in events targeting the promotion and access to the market of films and audiovisual programmes of independent European producers and distributors. Organizations wishing to respond to this call for proposals and receive the document "Guidelines for tendering with a view to obtaining a financial contribution in the promotion sector" must send their request by mail or facsimile to: European Commission Mr Jacques Delmoly Head of the Unit DG X/D/4 (L 102/7-023) 200 rue de la Loi Brussels Fax +32-2-2999214