MEDIA 2007 is a programme run within the Infso (Information Society) and MEDIA Department of the European Commission. Often in collaboration with the MEDIA programme there are some other departments within the European Commission that provide support mechanisms that assist the European audiovisual industry.

Many of these other programmes are involved with foreign policies of the European Union and, while the MEDIA programme is focussed on developing the internal European market for the audiovisual industry, other departments often focus on 'Third Country' territories - defined as 'countries that are not part of the EU.' These programmes encourage the EU member states' interaction with the rest of the world and attempt to promote European culture and industry outside the EU.

For the audiovisual industry this often includes programmes active in ACP countries (African, Carribean and Pacific rim countries). Now, a new activity has been launched in association with MEDIA 2007 - a programme entitled MEDIA International. MEDIA International is designed to promote audiovisual market interaction between EU countries and the rest of the world while also increasing the exposure of European film to international audiences.

In this section of our website, you will find sub-folders explaining such non-MEDIA funding programmes and how to access them.