Tools for distribution

The objective of the European Parliament LUX (light) Cinema Prize is to illuminate the public debate on European integration and to facilitate the diffusion of European films in the European Union. The LUX Prize will finance the subtitling and the kinescope recording of the winning film in the 23 official EU languages. The original language recording will be adapted for sub-titling for hard of hearing and deaf people.

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Partners

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  MEDIA

  Over the past 16 years, MEDIA, the EU's support programme for the European audiovisual industry, has supported the development and distribution of thousands of films as well as training activities, festivals and promotion projects throughout the continent.

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  EURIMAGES

  Eurimages is the Council of Europe fund for the co-production, distribution and exhibition of European cinematographic works. Set up in 1988 as a Partial Agreement it currently has 34 Member States.

  Eurimages aims to promote the European film industry by encouraging the production and distribution of films and fostering co-operation between professionals.

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  GOETHE-INSTITUT

  The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany. Together with the European Parliament, the Goethe Institute co-edited the first time ever DVD edition in 30 languages of a European film, auf der anderen Seite (LUX Prize 2007). Through the LUX Prize, the European Parliament provided the subtitles for the 23 official EU languages, plus the seven provided by the Goethe Institute (Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese and Turkish).

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  CINEUROPA

  Cineuropa is a daily news website published in four languages, dedicated to the European film industry as a whole and a fantastic tool for whoever loves, produces, distributes or makes –or wishes to learn how to make– films as well as for institutions that promote European culture.

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  FRANCE 24

  FRANCE 24 is a true news hub that broadcasts its programs over the airwaves and over the internet in French, in English and in Arabic. As part of the LUX Caffé debates at the European Parliament on November 10, FRANCE 24 broadcasted a 'LUX on Air' TV Debate on the 2009 competition and on the World Premiere DVD release in 30 languages of the 2007 LUX Prize winner Auf der anderen Seiten.

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  BRUSSELS FILM FESTIVAL

  The BRUSSELS FILM FESTIVAL focuses on upcoming talents of European cinema. The distinctive feature of the Official Competition is the exclusive promotion of European directors' first and second movies. In the heart of the European capital, the BRUSSELS FILM FESTIVAL showcases more than fifty films in première. During nine days, the audience can enjoy this casual but welcoming event, confirming, more than ever, its determination to discover new directors.