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.
Available budget for 2012: ?2 million. The Commission reserves the right not to allocate the entire budget.
Applicant can apply for the digitisation of one, two or three screens. The financial contribution from the MEDIA Programme takes the form of a lump sum, of maximum ?20,000 per screen and ?60,000 per applicant. The subsidy covers the side costs related to digital transition, excluding the cost of the digital projector and server.
The grant can only be allocated once for each screen. The award of a grant does not establish an entitlement for subsequent years.
Deadline31 Jul 2012
Information about Eligibilityhttp://www.mediadeskuk.eu/funding/media-funding-schemes/distribution/digitisation-of-cinemas/How to Applyhttp://www.mediadeskuk.eu/funding/media-funding-schemes/distribution/digitisation-of-cinemas/
