The MEDIA sub-programme of Creative Europe supports the EU film and audiovisual industries financially in the development, distribution and promotion of their work. It helps to launch projects with a European dimension and nurtures new technologies; it enables European films and audiovisual works including feature films, television drama, documentaries and new media to find markets beyond national and European borders; it funds training and film development schemes.

The total budget of the Creative Europe programme for the period of 2014-2020 is EUR 1,462 billion out of which 56 % (818 720 000 EUR) is allocated to the MEDIA sub-programme.

For more information about the MEDIA sub-programme funding schemes, see section FUNDING.