The Preparatory Action '"MEDIA International"' is aimed at strengthening cooperation between the audiovisual industries of EU Member States and those of third countries. It also aims to encourage the reciprocal circulation of cinematographic works. This preparatory action falls under the aegis of the Convention of UNESCO on cultural diversity, the MEDIA 2007 programme and the provisions on cultural cooperation in the free trade agreements and other existing or currently negotiated agreements.

The preparatory action is based on the principle of reciprocity between European countries and third countries and it will consist of three separate lots. (Note: The Preparatory Action "MEDIA International" Work Programme 2008 provides a detailed description of the objectives and the aims of the Preparatory Action "MEDIA International" Call for Proposals).

The maximum available budget for co-financing projects under the present Call for Proposals is 1, 98 Millions €.

Activities must start between 01/01/09 and 31/12/2009 and be completed by 31/03/10.

The maximum duration of projects for each batch is 12 months. No application will be accepted if the activities extend 12 months.

The deadline is 13 June 2008.

More information available at

 http://www.ec.europa.eu/information_society/media/prep_action/call/index_en.htm