Call for proposals � EACEA/30/11: MEDIA 2007 � Support for the transnational distribution of European films � the �Selective� scheme 2012

One of the measures to be implemented under MEDIA 2007 is support for the transnational distribution of European films. The aim of the ‘Selective’ scheme is to encourage and support the wider transnational distribution of recent non-national European films by encouraging theatrical distributors in particular to invest in promotion and adequate distribution of non-domestic European films. The scheme also aims to encourage the development of links between the production and distribution sector thus improving the competitive position of non-national European films.

This notice is aimed at European companies whose activities contribute to those and that are established in one of the following countries: the 27 EU Member States, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Croatia or Switzerland.

The following action is eligible under this call:

The theatrical (cinema) distribution of a non-national feature film. The film must have been majority produced by a producer/producers established in countries participating in the MEDIA programme and made with a significant participation by professionals from those countries. The film must be a recent work of fiction, animation or documentary more than 60 minutes long and from a different country than the country of distribution. Films with a production budget of more than €15 million are not eligible.

For the film to be eligible its first copyright must not have been established before 2008.

The total budget available is €12.25 million, subject to the availability of funds for the 2012 financial year.

The financial contribution will take the form of a grant, of up to 50% of the eligible costs, with a maximum award of €150,000 per film per country.

The deadlines for applications are 1 December 2011, 30 March 2012 and 29 June 2012.

Guidelines and other information are available on the MEDIA website

Reference: 2011/C 285/13

(Added 2011-09-29)