Welcome to MEDIA: 2007-2013
Dear visitor, welcome to the MEDIA Desk Ireland official webpage for the MEDIA Programme.

With a budget of over 755 Million Euro the 2008 cycle will, like its predecessors, support the audiovisual industry in Ireland.

During the previous cycle Irish Companies received over 9.53m Euro in Support: So what are you waiting for?

Click Here to visit the official commission website or read on to learn more about the MEDIA 2007 and what it means to you.

What is the MEDIA Programme?
MEDIA is a six 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.

The current MEDIA cycle commenced on 1 January 2007 and will run to 31 December 2013. With a budget of €755 million MEDIA Plus supports professional training (screenwriting, business and new technologies), project development (single/slate), and the distribution and promotion of European audiovisual works.

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 organisers of markets and festivals. Individuals may also benefit from subsidised 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 training bodies or film schools, promotional events or festival organisers.


How do I apply?
Deadlines for the various schemes run throughout the year. You can download guidelines and application forms from this site or call MEDIA Desk Ireland or MEDIA Antenna Galway.

Supported By:

MEDIA Desk Ireland is an initiative of the MEDIA Programme of the European Union in co-operation with the Film Institute of Ireland, Film Makers Ireland, Dublin City University, Film Base, Bord Scannán an hÉireann/Irish Film Board and Radio Telefís Éireann

Last Updated 09/06/2009