MEDIA 2007 � Development, distribution, promotion and training: Call for proposals � EACEA/07/11: Training

One of the measures to be implemented under MEDIA 2007 involves improving the continuous vocational training of professionals in the audiovisual sector, so as to give them the know-how and skills needed to create competitive products on European and other markets.

The following actions and activities are eligible:
Actions aiming at developing the capacity of audiovisual professionals to understand and integrate a European dimension to their work by improving expertise in the following fields:
- training in economic, financial and commercial management,
- training in new audiovisual technologies,
- training in script project development.

Applicants must be registered in one of the following countries: the 27 EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Croatia, Switzerland.

Candidates must also be in one of the following categories of establishment:
- film and television schools,
- universities,
- specialist vocational training establishments,
- private companies in the audiovisual sector,
- organisations/professional associations specialising in the audiovisual sector.

Projects are to last no longer than 12 months.

The maximum amount available under this call for proposals is €2.5 million.

Financial support from the Commission will not exceed 50% or 60% of the total eligible costs.

The deadline for applications is 15 June 2011.

Further information is available via the MEDIA website.

Reference: 2011/C 106/04

(Added 2011-04-06)