Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing an audiovisual cooperation programme with professionals from third countries: MEDIA Mundus

The three specific objectives of the MEDIA Mundus programme are: to increase information exchange, training and market intelligence; to improve the competitiveness and transnational distribution of audiovisual works worldwide; and to improve circulation and exposure of audiovisual works worldwide and to increase demand for cultural diversity from the public and particularly young people. The overall budget for actions and for implementing this programme for the period 2011-13 amounts to €15 million. 

Reference: COM(2008) 892 final

(Added 9 January 2009)