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Film Industry Leaders Call for EU MEDIA Program Reform

Updated 2026-05-08 08:15 UTC 1 source Neutral

Renowned filmmakers and actors, including Francis Ford Coppola and Juliette Binoche, have signed an open letter urging the European Union to reform its 35-year-old MEDIA program. The initiative aims to support future film projects.

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