Sixteen European productions supported by the EU Creative Europe program, MEDIA strand, will be screened at the 76th edition of the Berlinale. Among the European works that received a total of almost 1.2 million euros in EU funding, several are nominated for prestigious awards: “À voix basse – In a whisper”, a French-Tunisian production and the Belgian film “Dust” are competing for both the “Golden” and the “Silver Bear”. The winners will be announced at the Berlinale awards ceremony on February 21st announced.
Platform for current trends and future challenges in the AV industry
As part of the program, the Commission is hosting the event on February 14th “Creative Europe Media: Lessons for the Future”. The impact of EU funding on the audiovisual sector over the last ten years will be presented and a panel discussion will be held with experts from the industry.
The Commission also supports several initiatives to promote international cooperation and talent development, including the Berlinale Co-Production Marketwhich will be funded with 4.1 million euros over three years, as well as Berlinale Talents and Shooting Starswith the latter being supported by MEDIA with over half a million euros.
Preparation for the future AgoraEU program
This year the program is celebrating Creative Europe MEDIA its 35th anniversary. For more than three and a half decades, the program has supported European creative works, showcased the EU’s cultural diversity and strengthened the industry’s competitiveness. The success of the MEDIA program paves the way for the proposed program NowI, which increases support for the audiovisual sector and the news media.
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Daily News vom 12. Februar 2026
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date: 2026-02-12 13:14:00