I just downloaded the basic version of MEP 2015 and I also downloaded all of the free downloads in the help menu. Within the Import tab I expected to see movie templates but there is no such thing. What do I need to do in order to find them?
I would suggest you contact Magix and ask for an upgrade to at least the Plus version.
The Basic version is just that, as you become more proficient with it you will find that you may be limited by it and having to buy additional codecs, templates and effects.
If you intend to, or are working with HD video then you definitely need at least the Plus version to take advantage of Proxy editting.