DOKweb

DOKweb Content

www.DOKweb.net is a portal dedicated to East European documentary film. The news section provides up-to-date information on upcoming and just completed films, interviews with filmmakers and other documentary professionals, in-depth articles exploring the state of documentary filmmaking in various parts of the region, as well as insightful texts on current trends, funding, etc. The portal also boasts the largest published databases of completed and upcoming documentary films from Eastern Europe, an industry directory, as well as trailers and original video content. www.DOKweb.net is IDF´s key online project that provides comprehensive details on all IDF´s activities and links them with general information service.

Institute of Documentary Film’s Activities

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Founded in 2001, the INSTITUTE OF DOCUMENTARY FILM (IDF) is a non-profit training and networking centre based in Prague, Czech Republic, focused on the support of East European documentary films and their wider promotion. Our activities support filmmakers through all stages of completion – development, funding, production, post-production, and distribution. We aim at individual filmmakers (tailored consultations), groups of carefully selected professionals with projects or films (Ex Oriente Film, East European Forum, East Silver, Doc Launch, etc.), broader professional community (East Doc Platform), as well as the general public (portal www.DOKweb.net). We closely work with key int. festivals, broadcasters, distributors, sales agents, markets, or training initiatives and serve as the GATEWAY TO EAST EUROPEAN DOCUMENTARY FILM.

Media Programme: Digitisation of cinemas

Country Belgium Type of link Funding Deadline month July

Funding is available to support the digitisation of European cinemas that show a significant percentage of non-national European films. The scheme funds the side costs linked to the purchase of digital projectors.

Contact

Media Programme: Digitisation of cinemas
Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)
Constantin Daskalakis, BOUR 3/66, Avenue du Bourget, 1
B-1140 Brussels

Email:

EACEA-Cinema-Distribution@ec.europa.eu

MEDIA Programme: Pilot Projects

Country Belgium Type of link Funding Deadline month June

This scheme supports the pilot phase of projects aiming to develop new ways of creating, distributing and promoting European audiovisual content with the use of new, innovative information and communication technologies. Eligible projects: The types of actions considered under this Call for Proposals are: * Distribution: New ways of creating, distributing and promoting European audiovisual content via non-linear services * Open Media Production Environment * Distribution - Promotion and Marketing: The use of web techniques to develop local cinema communities * Audiovisual Junction Portal: To widen and improve access to, and the exploitation of, structured information about European audiovisual content (by linking up existing databases).

Contact

MEDIA Programme: Pilot Projects
EACEA, Mr Clément Carasco (office BOUR 03/17)
MEDIA Unit (P8), Avenue du Bourget 1
B - 1049 Brussels

Email:

clement.carasco@ec.europa.eu

MEDIA Programme: Sales Agents

Country Belgium Type of link Funding Deadline month June

This annual scheme offers a non-repayable grant. The amount depends on the sales agent's performance in selling European films within a qualifying period. The scheme is designed in two stages: generation and reinvestment.

Contact

MEDIA Programme: Sales Agents
EACEA (Constantin Daskalakis)
BOUR 3/66, Avenue du Bourget, 1
B-1140 Brussels

WWW:

http://ec.europa.eu/culture/media/programme/distrib/schemes/sales/index_en.htm

Email:

Anne.Dumont-Vandeputte@ec.europa.eu

MEDIA Programme: Video on Demand and Digital Cinema Distribution

Country Belgium Type of link Funding Deadline month June

Funding is available to support the digital distribution of European audiovisual works to a wider, international audience and/or to cinema exhibitors. This scheme funds advanced distribution services, integrating where necessary digital security systems in order to protect online content. Two types of services are eligible: · Video on Demand (VoD): Service enabling individuals to select audiovisual works from a central server for viewing on a remote screen by streaming and/or downloading (B2C - Business to Consumer) · Digital Cinema Distribution (DCD): Digital delivery (to an acceptable commercial standard) of content to cinemas for theatrical exploitation via hard disc, satellite or online (B2B - Business to Business).

Contact

MEDIA Programme: Video on Demand and Digital Cinema Distribution
EACEA - Mr Clément Carasco (office BOUR 03/17)
MEDIA Unit (P8), Avenue du Bourget 1
B - 1140 Brussels

Email:

clement.carasco@ec.europa.eu

Media Salles

Country Italy Type of link Training Programme Deadline month November Event month February

An initiative of the EU MEDIA Programme with the support of the Italian Government. Since 1992 MEDIA Salles has been promoting the European cinema and its circulation at theatrical level.

Contact

Media Salles
c/o Agis Lombarda, Piazza Luigi di Savoia, 24
I-20124 Milano

Phone:

+39 026 739 781

Fax:

+39 026 690 410

WWW:

www.mediasalles.it

Email:

infocinema@mediasalles.it

MEDIA Training

Country Belgium Type of link Funding Deadline month July

MEDIA Continuous training scheme supports the creation of pan-European training networks to help professionals in the audiovisual industry enhance their competence in the international market.

Contact

MEDIA Training
MEDIA Unit P8, BOUR 3/30
Avenue du Bourget 1
B 1049 Brussels

WWW:

http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/media/training/index_en.htm

Media Workshop Foundation

Country Hungary Type of link Producer

Contact

Media Workshop Foundation
Bésci út. 4, 5th floor
1023 Budapest

Phone:

+36 133 540 52

Fax:

+36 133 601 41

Media-stands.eu

Country Belgium Type of link Other Events Event month October

Media-stands.eu is the brand name for a dynamic team combining expertise in the audiovisual sector with knowhow in showcasing the best Europe has to offer in this field via the 'umbrella' stands of the European Commission's MEDIA programme at key international programme and content markets, including MIPCOM, MIPTV, the Berlinale and the Festival de Cannes.

Contact

Media-stands.eu

Phone:

+32 234 600 32

WWW:

http://media-stands.eu

Email:

info@media-stands.eu

Mediabase

Country Belgium Type of link Film Website

Website for audiovisual professionals in the French-speaking Community.

Contact

Mediabase
Edimedia
79, rue Victor Allard
1180 Brussels

Fax:

+32 237 643 23

WWW:

www.mediabase.be

Email:

webmaster@edimedia.be

Mediacentar Sarajevo

Country Bosnia and Herzegovina Type of link Organization/Institute

Mediacentar Sarajevo is an organization that provides support to development of independent and professional journalism in Bosnia and Herzegovina. From its founding to date MC organized more than 230 different training programs in the areas of journalism and media education attended by more than 2,000 people from B-H and region. Over time MC expanded its activities to include: publishing, media research, public relations training and consulting, video/audio production, organization of various cultural events.Mediacentar was founded in 1995 in Sarajevo by Open Society Fund of B-H. In 2000 it was registered as a separate education and research institution owned by Open Society Fund of B-H

Contact

Mediacentar Sarajevo
Kolodvorska 3
71000 Sarajevo

Phone:

+387 337 158 40

Fax:

+387 337 158 50

WWW:

www.media.ba

Email:

kontakt@media.ba

mediaco-op

Country United Kingdom Type of link Producer

We produce videos and DVDs as well as broadcast television programmes. We also offer media training, training in film-making and we facilitate participatory video projects with a range of community groups. We also offer advice on media projects, bringing many years experience and knowledge to the table. We specialise in documentary but we also work in animation and drama. And if you just want to talk through some initial ideas, that's us too.

Contact

mediaco-op
406 - White Studios, Templeton on the Green
62 Templeton St
G40 1DA Glasgow

Phone:

+44 141 551 9813

Fax:

+44 141 550 1762

WWW:

http://www.mediaco-op.net

Email:

info@mediaco-op.net

Mediafonds - Dutch Cultural Media Fund

Country The Netherlands Type of link Funding

The fund promotes the development and production of high-quality artistic programmes by the national and regional public broadcasting corporations. The fund provides more than 16 million euros in subsidies annually for radio- and television programmes in the following fields: drama, documentary, feature film, youth, new media and performing arts. The fund also stimulates new genres, like video clips and games in collaboration with other organizations and funds.

Contact

Mediafonds - Dutch Cultural Media Fund
Herengracht 609
1017 CE Amsterdam

Phone:

+31 206 233 901

Fax:

+31 206 257 456

WWW:

http://www.mediafonds.nl/

Email:

info@mediafonds.nl

MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival

Country United Kingdom Type of link Festival Section TV prog. Event month August

The Edinburgh International Television Festival is the essential annual event for everyone working in television. Shaping the future of our industry by debating the key issues of the day, the Festival opens doors to learn from the best in the business and build relationships within the TV community. Engaging, vibrant and fun, EITF is a sociable experience that celebrates success and is committed to the development of new talent. Featuring prominent industry voices the Festival is packed with over 50 individual sessions covering the most pertinent issues facing the industry from policy to programme making. The wide ranging programme involves keynote lectures, preview screenings, masterclasses, interviews and networking parties which make for a stimulating Festival weekend.

Contact

MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival
117 Farringdon Road
EC1R 3BX London

Phone:

+44 (0)207 278 9515

Fax:

+44 (0)207 278 9495

WWW:

www.mgeitf.co.uk

Email:

suzylambert@mgeitf.co.uk

Mediamatic

Country The Netherlands Type of link Organization/Institute, Training Programme

Since 1983 Mediamatic has been active as a cultural institution. Mediamatic is interested in cultural developments that go hand in hand with new technologies, and new technologies that cause cultural developments. They do exhibitions, presentations, workshops and other activities in Amsterdam and internationally. Mediamatic workshops are open to everyone who wants to explore new developments in urban farming, interactive media and much more.

Contact

Mediamatic
Duintjer CS
Vijzelstraat 72, 3rd floor, suite 3.10
1017 HL Amsterdam

Phone:

+31 206 389 901

Fax:

+31 206 387 969

WWW:

www.mediamatic.net

Email:

mail@mediamatic.net

Mediamente AS

Country Norway Type of link Producer

Contact

Mediamente AS
Damstredet 8
0177 Oslo

Phone:

+47 221 169 11

WWW:

http://www.mediamente.no

Email:

kontakt@mediamente.no

Mediamixx - International Festival & Market

Country Bulgaria Type of link Market, Festival Section TV prog., radio prog., new media, documentary, commercials Deadline month May Event month June

For over a decade the media forum (formerly known as the Golden Umbrella Festival) has drawn interest from leading media companies from Central and East Europe and the Black Sea area. This meeting is unique for the reason that this is the only place on the old continent, where professionals from different media get together. They compete for winning the International Media Awards for news, show, radio, press, web and advertising media planning. In the course of the events there is an Exhibition, where participants negotiate for programs, where the newest technologies in the media industry are presented, accompanied by seminars and promotions.

Contact

Mediamixx - International Festival & Market
Mediamixx International Ltd
51, Evlogi Georgiev Blvd - Floor 4
1000 Sofia

Phone:

+359 298 092 02

Fax:

+359 298 954 61

WWW:

www.mediamixx.info

Email:

office@mediamixx.info

Mediarex Movie

Country Czech Republic Type of link Producer

Full-service advertising agency.

Contact

Mediarex Movie
Na Bělidle 27
150 00 Praha 5

Phone:

+420 257 535 746

Fax:

+420 257 532 159

WWW:

http://www.mediarex.cz/

Email:

mediarex@mediarex.cz

Mediateca Regionale Toscana - Tuscany Regional Media Library

Country Italy Type of link Organization/Institute

Mediateca Regionale Toscana is a cultural foundation whose main purpose is to promote multimedia, audiovisual and cinematic languages. Since its founding, in 1984, Mediateca Regionale Toscana has been developing audiovisual and multimedia communication, offering a large multimedia library to students, teachers, other libraries, agencies and institutions. Mediateca Regionale Toscana also takes care of educational and social activities, as well as Tuscan culture and traditions. Finally it produces documentaries about Tuscan landscapes and it promotes cultural events in Tuscany.

Contact

Mediateca Regionale Toscana - Tuscany Regional Media Library
Via San Gallo 25
50129 Firenze

Phone:

+39 055 271 9011

Fax:

+39 055 271 9040

WWW:

www.mediatecatoscana.it

Email:

documentazione@mediatecatoscana.it

Mediatheque des Trois Mondes - Three Worlds Film Library

Country France Type of link Organization/Institute

The organization aims to enable and to facilitate French distribution of films from Asia, Africa and South America.

Contact

Mediatheque des Trois Mondes - Three Worlds Film Library
63 bis rue du Cardinal Lemoine
75005 Paris

Phone:

+33 142 349 909

Fax:

+33 142 349 901

WWW:

www.cine3mondes.com

Email:

cine3mondes@wanadoo.fr

MediaVerkstad

Country Norway Type of link School

MediaVerkstad is a production company and also offers courses in video technology led by experienced TV professionals.

Contact

MediaVerkstad
Dyretråkket 30
N-1251 Oslo

Phone:

+47 226 198 93

Fax:

+47 231 699 94

WWW:

www.mediaverksted.com

Email:

firmapost@mediaverksted.com

mediawatch-uk

Country United Kingdom Type of link Organization/Institute

mediawatch-uk provides independent and principled opinion and research on harm and offence issues in the media. We publish newsletters, reports on the portrayal of violence, bad language and sexual conduct, briefings on film classification, content regulation and the public interest.

Contact

mediawatch-uk
3 Willow House
Kennington Road
TN24 0NR Ashford (Kent)

Phone:

+44 123 363 3936

Fax:

+44 123 363 3836

WWW:

www.mediawatchuk.org

Email:

info@mediawatchuk.org

Mediawave - International Film and Music Festival

Country Hungary Type of link Festival Section short, music, fiction, experimental, documentary, animated Formats 16 mm, 35 mm, Beta, DV Deadline month January Event month April

The festival supports artists who have an individual way of creation, independent from the mainstream and popular trends, coming from a minority group or a less exposed part of the world.

Contact

Mediawave - International Film and Music Festival
Mediawave Foundation
Kazinczy u. 3-5
H-9021 Gyor

Phone:

+36 96 517 667

Fax:

+36 96 517 668

WWW:

www.mediawavefestival.hu

Email:

info@mediawave.hu

Mediawave International Visual Arts Foundation

Country Hungary Type of link Organization/Institute, Funding

Mediawave International visual arts foundation was established by independent organizations and associations, with the following goals in mind: the annual organisation of the Mediawave International Festival of Visual Arts, Györ in the last week of April and The Ladybird Festival and Camp of Folk Traditions, Mediawave Visual Arts Camp which includes also international films, to operate the Mediawave 2000Ltd. for the production of documentary, feature and experimental films and videos as well as video commercials, to archive all productions entered in the Mediawave Festivals, to support Hungarian visual arts events in neighbouring countries.

Contact

Mediawave International Visual Arts Foundation
3-5 Kazinczy St
H-9021 Győr

Phone:

+36 96 517-666

Fax:

+36 96 517-668

WWW:

www.mediawave.hu

Email:

viol@mediawave.hu

Mediefabrikken

Country Norway Type of link School

Mediefabrikken is a resource centre for filmmakers in southeast Norway. Mediefabrikken has for the past 20 years produced film on commission, as well as short fiction films and documentaries. Short films produced by Mediefabrikken have been recognized at domestic and international film festivals. The target areas are: scriptwriting and script development courses in cooperation with the industry; development of short films and documentary projects with roots in the southeast region of Norway; professional courses; production of films by young filmmakers from the region; promotion and presentation of young cinema.

Contact

Mediefabrikken
Akershus
Wedel Jarlsbergsv. 36
Jar

Phone:

+47 675 254 51

Fax:

+47 922 420 74

WWW:

www.mediefabrikken.com

Email:

info@mediefabrikken.com

Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg

Country Germany Type of link Organization/Institute, Funding

Berlin-Brandenburg is Germany’s film capital, the Medienboard its regional fund. We support films in the categories of script development, project development, production, distribution and sales, and other activities. At the Medienboard, funding decisions are at the discretion of the managing director. Funding consultants participate in the decision making process and handle all client relations. Our overall annual investment, across the range of projects, is approximately 28 million Euros, including various national and international documentary projects.