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Within the framework of the MEDIA Mundus programme, EUROPA CINEMAS INTERNATIONAL has been offering, since 2009, a support for theatrical programming based on the circulation and exchange of films between non-EU member states and EU countries, with the following goals:

• In non-EU member state cinemas, develop the market and audience for European films by providing technical and financial support to the exhibitors for their programming efforts. In European cinemas, develop the market and audience for films from eligible countries outside MEDIA by providing technical and financial support to the exhibitors for their programming efforts.
• Bring together cinema professionals in an international network in order to improve visibility and increase the circulation of European productions and productions from eligible countris outside MEDIA.
• Foster a policy of trade and partnership between the exhibitors in all these countries thanks to professional meetings and joint operations, targeting young audiences in particular.

The countries involved in this action are in Asia, Latin America and in the Mediterranean region (please refer to the list ).

Present in 49 countries, EUROPA CINEMAS INTERNATIONAL currently brings together:

• 174 cinemas situated in non-EU member states
• 386 cinemas situated in countries belonging to the European Union.

Guidelines for 2011:

Contacts :

Fatima Djoumer - fatim at djoumer.de
Marie-Blanche Betouret - mbbetouret at europa-cinemas.org
Guillaume Gaubert - ggaubert at europa-cinemas.org
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For further information on MEDIA International, please follow the link:

http://ec.europa.eu/culture/media/mundus/index_en.htm