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EM Media - Investing in the East Midlands
Published: 3 April 2006
By: Sally Hodgson
EM Media has recently secured £6million of finance from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to invest in East Midlands Film and Media. DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE: Business Plan, Action Plan and Treatment.
What does this money mean?
This new financing will allow EM Media to continue to make smart, innovative financial decisions and support projects that are distinctive and original.
How does EM Media intend to use this money?
By 2009 EM Media aims to double its support for the region’s feature film makers, investment will see at least six new feature films hitting the screens. EM Media’s support also covers games with co-finance in a range of games projects with the region’s developers. EM Media aims to build on this success with investment in four new games, developed in the region and securing worldwide distribution and sales.
What if I'm neither a games developer or a filmmaker?
It’s not all about the product! EM Media will continue to work towards developing audiences and markets through investment in Digital Cinema and film and media centres, while bringing cinema to rural locations and working to increase media literacy in schools and also promoting film heritage. The overall aim is to position the East Midlands as the most progressive and thriving media region in the country.
What kind of thing has EM Media already invested in?
Since 2001 EM Media’s has co-financed eight feature films with partners such as Film Four, UK Film Council and BBC Films. These include This is England, the latest feature from Shane Meadows, Brothers of the Head, A Cock and Bull Story and One For the Road. EM Media is also investing £750,000 of ERDF over three years in the low budget studio initiative Warp X. Main backers are the UK Film Council and Film Four.
It all sounds really exciting, how do I find out more?
First of all you should download the following documents:
- EM Media's £6m Treatment - this is a visual overview of EM Media's aims over the coming years.
- EM Media's Action Plan - the projects and initiatives EM Media aims to be involved in or deliver.
- EM Media's Business Plan - this covers 2006-2009 and includes all EM Media's aims and ambitions.
These documents provide a better understanding of how you, EM Media and the £6m could fit together, then get in touch with us and come and talk through your ideas.
We look forward to meeting with you.
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