MEDIA Desk Denmark has it's offices in the heart of the Danish Film Institute. We welcome all professionals to talk to us about the funding possibilities within the MEDIA Programme of the EU

EU's MEDIA programme
What is MEDIA Desk?
Our main focus is to advise and inform the professionals in the film, tv and multimedia sector about the audiovisual policies and funding possibilities within the MEDIA Programme of the EU. Professionals are always welcome to call the MEDIA Desks for a meeting.
There is a MEDIA Desk located in each of the following countries: Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, The Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Slovakia, Cyprus, Switzerland, Romania, Malta, Poland and Hungary.
What is the MEDIA Programme?
MEDIA is a 6 year programme of the European Union to strengthen the competitiveness of the European film, TV and new media industries and to increase international circulation of European audiovisual product. MEDIA Plus commenced on 1st of January 2001 and will run to 31st of December 2006. With a budget of 513 million euro. MEDIA Plus supports professional training (screenwriting, business and new technologies); project development (single/slate); and the distribution and promotion of European audiovisual works. After MEDIA Plus comes MEDIA 2007 that runs until 2013 and has a budget of 755 million euro
What does MEDIA offer?
Independent production and distribution companies can apply for development or distribution funding in the form of grants and interest free loans. Financial assistance is available for training providers and organizers of markets and festivals. Individuals may also benefit from subsidized places on training courses and international markets.
Who can apply?
Practitioners in the audiovisual industry such as producers of film, television, animation, new media companies, distribution and sales companies and also 'enabling' organizations such as training bodies or film schools, promotional events or festival organizers.
How do I apply?
Deadlines for the various schemes run throughout the year. Contact MEDIA Desk for Guidelines and application forms.