Press Release: Berlinale festival to screen 17 films backed by EU MEDIA programme

For two weeks (7-17 February 2013), the 63rd Berlinale film festival screened some of the best new European and international films, including 17 supported by the EU's renowned MEDIA programme.

In total, these films have so far received nearly €1m from the programme, which aims to boost diversity and competitiveness through its funding for film development, promotion and the distribution of European films outside their country of origin.

MEDIA also supports four of the festival's main attractions: the 'Shooting Stars', presenting the 10 hottest young actors in Europe, the Berlinale Talent Campus, Co-Production Market and Berlinale Residency.