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SRG extends its co-production agreement with the Swiss film industry until 2027

Industry / Market - Switzerland

SRG extends its co-production agreement with the Swiss film industry until 2027

The Swiss pubcaster has also increased its annual budget by CHF 1.5 million  

14 August 2023

REPORT: Open Doors @ Locarno Pro 2023

Locarno 2023 - Locarno Pro

REPORT: Open Doors @ Locarno Pro 2023

We take a closer look at some of the Caribbean and Latin American projects co-produced with European partners taking part in the industry initiative organised by the Swiss festival  

09 August 2023

REPORT: First Look @ Locarno Pro 2023

Locarno 2023 - Locarno Pro

REPORT: First Look @ Locarno Pro 2023

We take a closer look at the six British projects in post-production taking part in the industry initiative organised by the Swiss festival  

04 August 2023

Dynamic growth spurs the Czech audiovisual industry to record-breaking revenue in 2022

Industry / Market - Czech Republic

Dynamic growth spurs the Czech audiovisual industry to record-breaking revenue in 2022

Amid global uncertainty, the Czech audiovisual sector has emerged as a thriving powerhouse, achieving record revenue in 2022  

28 July 2023

Slovak film production hit a record high in 2022 amidst a post-pandemic surge

Production / Funding - Slovakia

Slovak film production hit a record high in 2022 amidst a post-pandemic surge

The year 2022 saw a remarkable resurgence in the Slovak film industry, with 50 cinematic productions — a substantial leap from previous years  

28 July 2023

The 2023 edition of MEDIA: Talents on Tour concludes in Bari

Industry / Market - Italy

The 2023 edition of MEDIA: Talents on Tour concludes in Bari

For the first time, the programme centred on 10 emerging producers from the south of Italy aims to support the development of a catalogue of projects with a view to them participating in MEDIA schemes  

14 July 2023

The Marché du Film and Bridging the Dragon look to the future of Sino-international collaboration

Cannes 2023 – Marché du Film

The Marché du Film and Bridging the Dragon look to the future of Sino-international collaboration

CANNES 2023: The challenges and opportunities of such cooperation in different segments of the industry were under the microscope  

30 May 2023

“Ukraine’s audiovisual and cultural industries are strong and resilient,” say panellists at Cannes NEXT

Cannes 2023 – Marché du Film

“Ukraine’s audiovisual and cultural industries are strong and resilient,” say panellists at Cannes NEXT

CANNES 2023: The talk explored how the global content, digital and creative sectors can contribute to Ukraine's goals, and surveyed the current state of the country’s cultural and creative industries  

25 May 2023

Producers and audiences connect the dots at Cannes’ impACT

Cannes 2023 – Marché du Film

Producers and audiences connect the dots at Cannes’ impACT

CANNES 2023: A panel discussion aimed to examine audience development in the diversified and evolving European audiovisual landscape, offering up some valuable industry insights  

20 May 2023

Valon Bajgora • Producer, Ikonë Studio

"We will not stop making films"

Valon Bajgora • Producer, Ikonë Studio

The Kosovar producer who brought us Sundance hits Hive and Exile tells us about his new project and the developing film industry in his country  

12 May 2023

Miljenka Čogelja • Producer, Pipser

"It's a privilege to work on different genres and to bring auteur voices to audiences"

Miljenka Čogelja • Producer, Pipser

The Croatian producer reflects on her successes, which include Locarno prizewinner Safe Place, and tells us about her upcoming projects and her view of the production process  

12 May 2023

Alice Tabery • Producer, Cinepoint

“The key for me as a producer is to be fascinated by the film's protagonist or to have a strong desire to explore a topic-driven story”

Alice Tabery • Producer, Cinepoint

The Czech Producer on the Move discusses how her passion for innovative storytelling fuels her exploration of captivating documentaries and her interest in international co-production  

12 May 2023

David Bohun • Producer, Panama Film

“We are starting to feel that technicians and professional staff in production have become scarce”

David Bohun • Producer, Panama Film

The Austrian producer discussed his expectations for the upcoming Cannes Film Festival meeting  

12 May 2023

Vicky Miha • Producer, asterisk*

"Our priority is working with people we like"

Vicky Miha • Producer, asterisk*

The Greek producer tells us about her company's diverse slate and how it combines marketing and financing to create and expand their network  

12 May 2023

Emilia Haukka • Producer, Aamu Film Company

“There is sustainability in continuing your relationship with the same talent”

Emilia Haukka • Producer, Aamu Film Company

As her company grows, the Finnish Producer on the Move eyes more diverse stories  

12 May 2023

Kathryn Kennedy • Producer, Kennedy Films

“You become adept at wearing many hats”

Kathryn Kennedy • Producer, Kennedy Films

The Irish producer, selected as one of this year’s Producers on the Move, talked to us about producing in Ireland and her new projects  

11 May 2023

Gentian Koçi • Producer, Artalb Film

"Artistic subtlety and honesty are important in the face of rising commercialism"

Gentian Koçi • Producer, Artalb Film

The Albanian writer, director and producer heading to Cannes tells us about his films, as well as his views on filmmaking and the current state of his country's industry  

11 May 2023

Gross box office in the EU and the UK grew by 70% in 2022, but fell short of pre-pandemic average by 28%

Box Office - Europe

Gross box office in the EU and the UK grew by 70% in 2022, but fell short of pre-pandemic average by 28%

According to the European Audiovisual Observatory report, the latest instalments of Top Gun, Avatar and Minions topped the Europe 28 charts in 2022, selling each over 30 million tickets  

11 May 2023

Vanya Rainova • Producer, Portokal

“When considering a film project, I am much more interested in the person behind it, than in what’s on the page at that early stage”

Vanya Rainova • Producer, Portokal

The Bulgarian producer reveals the story behind her company’s name and shares details about ongoing and future projects she is handling  

11 May 2023

Emile Hertling Péronard • Producer, Ánorâk Film

“In Greenland, we are just getting started”

Emile Hertling Péronard • Producer, Ánorâk Film

The Danish Producer on the Move, who is behind the documentary Twice Colonized, opens up about his plans and dreams  

11 May 2023

Radu Stancu • Producer, deFilm

“I am curious and interested in discovering stories that I wouldn't have access to in normal life”

Radu Stancu • Producer, deFilm

The Romanian producer tells us about his unusual career path starting with short film production, and shares thoughts on the current development of the local film industry  

10 May 2023

Júlia Berkes • Producer, Proton Cinema

"What's special about our company is that it is a creative community of likeminded talent and producers"

Júlia Berkes • Producer, Proton Cinema

We talked to the Hungarian Producer on the Move about her company and its international perspectives, as well as the film financing system in her country  

10 May 2023

Stelana Kliris • Producer, Meraki Films

"I’m looking for great stories that I can connect with and filmmakers I’m happy to spend the next few years with”

Stelana Kliris • Producer, Meraki Films

​​The Cyprus-based producer talks about her upcoming projects, the challenges that the Cyprus film industry is facing, and the rewarding aspects of her job  

10 May 2023

Juraj Krasnohorský • Producer, Artichoke

“The market is constantly changing and every film is a new challenge”

Juraj Krasnohorský • Producer, Artichoke

The Slovak Producer on the Move talks about the market, AI and streaming platforms, as well as his latest work, a short film selected by Cannes' Cinef  

10 May 2023

Silvana Santamaria • Producer, Soilfilms

“It's important that women are able to run their own companies”

Silvana Santamaria • Producer, Soilfilms

Germany's Producer on the Move speaks about her upcoming film projects as a producer and filmmaker  

10 May 2023

Julia Gebauer • Producer, Way Creative Films

“The European film industry isn’t paying enough attention to what the audience wants”

Julia Gebauer • Producer, Way Creative Films

Ahead of her trip to Cannes, the Swedish Producer on the Move is ready to break the fourth wall  

09 May 2023

Elisa Fernanda Pirir • Producer, Stær

“Working with new voices is the most challenging, but also the best, part of being a producer”

Elisa Fernanda Pirir • Producer, Stær

The Norway-based producer, selected as one of this year’s Producers on the Move, shared some thoughts about her job, fostering new talent and her upcoming projects  

09 May 2023

Dominiks Jarmakovičs • Producer, Studio Locomotive

“It’s all about making an impact, however small it might be”

Dominiks Jarmakovičs • Producer, Studio Locomotive

The Latvian Producer on the Move clearly relishes the thrill of solving problems  

08 May 2023

Erik Glijnis • Producer, Lemming Film

“I think our job and the industry are always changing; we need to stay versatile and adaptive”

Erik Glijnis • Producer, Lemming Film

The Dutch producer, selected as one of this year’s Producers on the Move, discussed the joys and pains of his job, plus his new projects  

08 May 2023

Julie Esparbes • Producer, Hélicotronc

"It’s really exciting to see real freedom in films in terms of their content, but also in how they’re made"

Julie Esparbes • Producer, Hélicotronc

The Belgian Producers on the Move representative spoke to us about the kind of films she chooses and her upcoming projects, as well as the audiovisual landscape in her country  

08 May 2023

REPORT: Dot.on.the.Map Industry Days 2023

Cyprus Film Days 2023 – Dot.on.the.map Industry Days

REPORT: Dot.on.the.Map Industry Days 2023

The projects pitched at this year’s gathering promise to tell stories about global citizens dealing with local values but “seen through a universal prism”  

03 May 2023

At Cartoon Next, experts survey the state of the animation industry in Italy, France, the UK and Lithuania

Cartoon 2023 – Cartoon Next

At Cartoon Next, experts survey the state of the animation industry in Italy, France, the UK and Lithuania

There is a bright future ahead for European animation, but a few battles to gain more funding, more manpower and better working conditions still need to be fought  

21 April 2023

REPORT: Czech Docs: Coming Soon @ East Doc Platform 2023

East Doc Platform 2023

REPORT: Czech Docs: Coming Soon @ East Doc Platform 2023

A handful of exciting upcoming projects that are nearing completion were presented during the leading documentary event  

07 April 2023

The Swedish audiovisual industry launches jointly developed guidelines for filming intimate scenes

Industry / Market - Sweden

The Swedish audiovisual industry launches jointly developed guidelines for filming intimate scenes

The 12-page document covers a number of areas, including script breakdown, casting choices, rehearsals, contracts, risk assessment and consent  

07 April 2023

REPORT: Work in Progress @ Stockfish 2023

Stockfish 2023

REPORT: Work in Progress @ Stockfish 2023

Camp Tripoli – Not a Love Story, Solitude and the TV show Descendants were among the works in progress presented in Reykjavík  

03 April 2023

287 feature films produced by France in 2022

Industry / Market - France

287 feature films produced by France in 2022

€1.18b in investments, a record number of international co-productions and the introduction of pre-purchasing by platforms has helped France return to regular pre-pandemic production levels  

30 March 2023

Jūratė Pazikaite  • Director, Vilnius Film Office

“90-95% of the Lithuanian film industry is based in Vilnius, so the main production and post-production outfits, film festivals, distributors and studios are all here”

Jūratė Pazikaite • Director, Vilnius Film Office

Ahead of the closing gala of the Vilnius Film Festival, we discussed the economic impact and the goals of the body that Pazikaite has been heading since its inception in 2011  

30 March 2023

Cristina Priarone  • Director, Roma Lazio Film Commission

“A key characteristic of the association over the past few years is very close collaboration between the Italian film commissions and the regions”

Cristina Priarone • Director, Roma Lazio Film Commission

How is the work of film commissions evolving? The president of the Association of Italian Film Commissions answers our question  

29 March 2023

32% of all films and TV seasons in VoD catalogues are European productions and 21% are of EU27 origin, reveals the new EAO report

Industry / Market - Europe

32% of all films and TV seasons in VoD catalogues are European productions and 21% are of EU27 origin, reveals the new EAO report

US-produced works, however, still hold the lion’s share, accounting for 49% of the movies and TV seasons listed in such catalogues  

29 March 2023

Carmen Julia García, Erika Chávez  • Head of the Office for Image and Nation Branding Strategy, and manager of the Peruvian Directorate of Audiovisual, Sound Production and New Media

“Our public funds facilitate shoots and film-related training”

Carmen Julia García, Erika Chávez • Head of the Office for Image and Nation Branding Strategy, and manager of the Peruvian Directorate of Audiovisual, Sound Production and New Media

The two representatives of Peru, the guest country at MAFIZ, visited Málaga to strengthen ties with Europe and invite foreign crews to film in its diverse array of locations  

28 March 2023

BFI National Lottery Filmmaking Fund opens as part of £54 million worth of support measures for British films and talent

Industry / Market - UK

BFI National Lottery Filmmaking Fund opens as part of £54 million worth of support measures for British films and talent

£36.6 million will be handed out over the course of three years, offering “crucial support” for the UK independent feature-film sector through four new funds  

24 March 2023

TV broadcasters and SVoD platforms demand more high-end series but with fewer episodes, the latest EAO report reveals

Industry / Market - Europe

TV broadcasters and SVoD platforms demand more high-end series but with fewer episodes, the latest EAO report reveals

On average, Europe produced over 1,100 titles, 22,000 episodes and 14,000 hours of fiction each year between 2015 and 2021  

23 March 2023

Disney+ hits its cruising speed in France

Series Mania 2023 – Series Mania Forum

Disney+ hits its cruising speed in France

From Tout va bien to Kaiser Karl, from Lambert contre Lambert : Au nom de Vincent to Irrésistible and Les enfants sont rois, the platform is investing in French production  

23 March 2023

REPORT: Work in Progress @ Febiofest Bratislava Industry Days 2023

Febiofest Bratislava 2023 – Febiofest Industry Days

REPORT: Work in Progress @ Febiofest Bratislava Industry Days 2023

The industry panel showcased an eclectic selection of Slovak projects in development, production or post-production by the younger generation of domestic filmmakers  

21 March 2023

The UK announces a new package of reforms to its audiovisual tax relief

Industry / Market - UK

The UK announces a new package of reforms to its audiovisual tax relief

Film and high-end TV productions will be eligible for a credit rate of 34%, whilst animation and children’s TV productions will benefit from a 39% rate  

20 March 2023

REPORT: Cartoon Movie 2023

Cartoon 2023 – Cartoon Movie

REPORT: Cartoon Movie 2023

We present details of three intriguing projects that were introduced at this year’s Cartoon Movie, which ran in Bordeaux from 7-9 March  

13 March 2023

Berlinale Co-Production Market International Co-Production Case Study: Tomorrow Is a Long Time

Industry Panel

Berlinale Co-Production Market International Co-Production Case Study: Tomorrow Is a Long Time

BERLINALE 2023: A closer look at Asian-European co-production directed by Jow Zhi Wei, centre of a case study at the Berlinale Co-Production Market  

07 March 2023

Berlinale Co-Production Market International Co-Production Case Study: The Siren

Industry Panel

Berlinale Co-Production Market International Co-Production Case Study: The Siren

BERLINALE 2023: A closer look at European co-production directed by Sepideh Farsi, centre of a case study at the Berlinale Co-Production Market  

07 March 2023

The Sarajevo Film Festival “Breaks Borders with TV Series” at the Berlinale Series Market

Berlinale 2023 – EFM

The Sarajevo Film Festival “Breaks Borders with TV Series” at the Berlinale Series Market

BERLINALE 2023: A panel discussion was organised by the Bosnian gathering during the EFM and aimed to shed light on the current trends in the regional TV industry  

24 February 2023

Bridging the Dragon explores the opportunities of the Asian film market

Berlinale 2023 – EFM

Bridging the Dragon explores the opportunities of the Asian film market

BERLINALE 2023: The annual EFM-hosted panel delved into what to expect in terms of post-pandemic Euro-Asian co-operation  

24 February 2023

The creation of the Belarusian Independent Film Academy announced at Berlin

Berlinale 2023 – EFM

The creation of the Belarusian Independent Film Academy announced at Berlin

BERLINALE 2023: The academy, which has secured support from various European institutions, has been founded by filmmakers opposing the Lukashenko regime, and aims to unite and support them  

18 February 2023

Martina Bleis • Head, Berlinale Co-Production Market

“Cinema brings people together – not only for the sake of art and visual joy, but it also has a hugely important communal and social effect”

Martina Bleis • Head, Berlinale Co-Production Market

BERLINALE 2023: We had a chat to get the low-down on what’s in store for the 20th edition of the EFM’s flagship industry event  

18 February 2023

Peter Badač • Head, Slovak Audiovisual Fund

“I believe we should support a wide range of projects and activities”

Peter Badač • Head, Slovak Audiovisual Fund

Cineuropa sat down with the new head of the public funding body, which aims to support and help develop audiovisual culture, in order to discuss his new plans and goals for the organisation  

15 February 2023

The European Writers Club announces the six projects set to join the Boosting Concepts sessions

Industry / Market - Europe/Ireland/Spain

The European Writers Club announces the six projects set to join the Boosting Concepts sessions

The new series projects, developed by six writers together with six independent producers, have been selected by EWC’s European partner broadcasters  

13 February 2023

Corinna Marschall and Laurent Steiert • Director of MEDIA Desk Suisse, and Deputy Head of the Film Department at the Swiss Federal Office of Culture

"A co-production is like a marriage: the more trust is built, the better the relationship works"

Corinna Marschall and Laurent Steiert • Director of MEDIA Desk Suisse, and Deputy Head of the Film Department at the Swiss Federal Office of Culture

Switzerland is implementing a new funding measure aimed at the co-development for minority co-productions  

10 February 2023

In 2020, the average budget of European fiction features was €2.06 million, the latest EAO report finds

Industry / Market - Europe

In 2020, the average budget of European fiction features was €2.06 million, the latest EAO report finds

The three largest financing sources were direct public funding (€373.4 million), followed by broadcaster investments (€292.8 million) and producer investments (€262.4 million)  

09 February 2023

REPORT: IFFR CineMart 2023

IFFR 2023 – IFFR Pro

REPORT: IFFR CineMart 2023

We present details of four intriguing projects that were presented at this year’s co-production market, which ran from 29 January-1 February  

08 February 2023

Screen Ireland announces a rich slate of productions, new Regional Support Fund

Industry / Market - Ireland

Screen Ireland announces a rich slate of productions, new Regional Support Fund

The Emerald Isle’s audiovisual agency has unveiled its ambitious plans for 2023, along with some important achievements attained in 2022  

02 February 2023

The Slovenian Film Centre sums up its 2022 activities and announces plans for this year

Industry / Market - Slovenia

The Slovenian Film Centre sums up its 2022 activities and announces plans for this year

The institution has shared information about its activities past and future, from the success of Slovenian cinema at home and abroad last year, to filming, distribution and festival schedules for 2023  

31 January 2023

Alexia Muíños Ruiz • Director of programmes, European Women’s Audiovisual Network

“There is a need for a more thorough approach to funding women’s projects”

Alexia Muíños Ruiz • Director of programmes, European Women’s Audiovisual Network

In Trieste, we discussed the EWA Mentoring Programme for producers and how the landscape has changed in the ten years since EWA was founded  

27 January 2023

The Section 481 Tax Incentive proves highly beneficial to the Irish film industry

Production / Funding - Ireland

The Section 481 Tax Incentive proves highly beneficial to the Irish film industry

Screen Ireland has published its first report on the socio-cultural impact of the scheme for the creative screen industry  

24 January 2023

Growth in content investment will fall this year, says Ampere Analysis’s latest report

Industry / Market - Europe

Growth in content investment will fall this year, says Ampere Analysis’s latest report

The British firm’s latest figures suggest that global content expenditure will increase by just 2% year on year, marking the lowest growth in over a decade excluding the COVID-driven slump of 2020  

18 January 2023

Snezana van Houwelingen, Alejandra Mora • Mentor on and participant in the EWA mentoring programme

“The communal experience created a very positive and enriching network of colleagues”

Snezana van Houwelingen, Alejandra Mora • Mentor on and participant in the EWA mentoring programme

Cineuropa met two producers involved with the EWA mentoring programme, designed to provide coaching and visibility to women professionals  

28 December 2022

Dominique Hoff • General Delegate, Gan Fondation for Cinema

“If we don’t take risks, who will?”

Dominique Hoff • General Delegate, Gan Fondation for Cinema

Deciphering with the French foundation's general delegate a long-term approach to sponsoring first and second feature films that is unique in France  

19 December 2022

France and Ireland sign historic co-production treaty

Industry / Market - Ireland/France

France and Ireland sign historic co-production treaty

The deal was inked in Paris on 12 December by the Ambassador of Ireland to France, Niall Burgess, and the French Minister of Culture, Rima Abdul-Malak  

19 December 2022

Amra Bakšić Čamo  • Producer, pro.ba

“The injection of money through BH Content Lab really changed the production landscape for serialised content in Bosnia”

Amra Bakšić Čamo • Producer, pro.ba

We talked to the producer about the changing landscape for TV series production in Bosnia and the role she is playing in this process  

13 December 2022

Mediawan acquires Plan B

Industry / Market - France

Mediawan acquires Plan B

The French group has taken a majority stake in Brad Pitt’s production company  

12 December 2022

Professionals ask for Italian-Balkan and European synergies to be strengthened at Rome's Balkan Film Festival

Industry / Market - Italy

Professionals ask for Italian-Balkan and European synergies to be strengthened at Rome's Balkan Film Festival

The creation of a common fund is the strategic objective to emerge from the workshop, held in Rome during the fifth edition of the festival dedicated to Balkan film  

06 December 2022

At Tallinn, Beta Film and ZDF Studios share their production and distribution challenges, and new joint-venture shows

Black Nights 2022 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

At Tallinn, Beta Film and ZDF Studios share their production and distribution challenges, and new joint-venture shows

The case-study panel zoomed in on how the two German companies turned from competitors into allies and began working together on ambitious new projects  

02 December 2022

At Industry@Tallinn, Belarusian independent filmmakers talk about the struggles of producing films and fighting for freedom

Black Nights 2022 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

At Industry@Tallinn, Belarusian independent filmmakers talk about the struggles of producing films and fighting for freedom

The speakers discussed their experiences in exile, how the government controls cinema and uses it as a propaganda tool, and their political battles  

02 December 2022

Alicja Grawon-Jaksik • Producer, MTL Max Film

“I believe we can work on projects that have more commercial appeal on an international level and attract bigger audiences to cinemas”

Alicja Grawon-Jaksik • Producer, MTL Max Film

We had a chinwag with the producer, recently appointed vice-president of the established Polish production house, which for the past 30 years has mainly produced romantic comedies  

30 November 2022

“Creativity is buzzing, but we need more time and money,” stress Israeli directors at Tallinn

Black Nights 2022 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

“Creativity is buzzing, but we need more time and money,” stress Israeli directors at Tallinn

The panel saw seven filmmakers sharing the challenges involved in producing and distributing their works in their country  

29 November 2022

Ampere Analysis unveils trends in European co-production models, market shifts for streamers and broadcasters

Black Nights 2022 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

Ampere Analysis unveils trends in European co-production models, market shifts for streamers and broadcasters

In her presentation at Industry@Tallinn, analyst Lottie Towler focused on scripted commissions and provided an up-to-date market overview which may help European producers find co-production partners  

29 November 2022

REPORT: Baltic Event Works in Progress 2022

Black Nights 2022 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

REPORT: Baltic Event Works in Progress 2022

We zoom in on the eight projects from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Finland that were presented at the 20th edition of Baltic Event’s Works in Progress showcase  

25 November 2022

REPORT: Just Film Works in Progress 2022

Black Nights 2022 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

REPORT: Just Film Works in Progress 2022

We take an in-depth look at the six children and youth film projects introduced in this section of the Industry@Tallinn forum  

24 November 2022

Ampere Analysis' Lottie Towler unveils the latest trends in content production and streaming in a critical year for the global audiovisual industry

Black Nights 2022 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

Ampere Analysis' Lottie Towler unveils the latest trends in content production and streaming in a critical year for the global audiovisual industry

The analyst covered a variety of topics, including the effects of the Russian-Ukrainian war, the global box office, the new paths taken by VoD giants and the production landscape in the CEE region  

23 November 2022

REPORT: Industry@Tallinn Works in Progress 2022

Black Nights 2022 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

REPORT: Industry@Tallinn Works in Progress 2022

We take a closer look at the six international projects hailing from Europe, Asia and the Americas that have been showcased at the event  

23 November 2022

At Cartoon Business, panellists share three innovative concepts for financing animation

Cartoon 2022 – Cartoon Business

At Cartoon Business, panellists share three innovative concepts for financing animation

The talk explored Sow You Entertainment’s fair collaboration agreement, Aeon’s talent programme and mass co-production model, and Andarta Pictures’ new series financing model  

21 November 2022

Marjorie Bendeck • Director, Connecting Cottbus

“That’s what we want to address: how the hell do you fund arthouse films nowadays?”

Marjorie Bendeck • Director, Connecting Cottbus

The head of coco opens up about this year’s edition of the co-production market that focuses primarily on Eastern European cinema  

08 November 2022

International co-productions are back on track, reveals the latest Omdia report

Industry / Market - Europe/USA

International co-productions are back on track, reveals the latest Omdia report

The study, unveiled during this year’s MIPCOM, focuses in particular on the huge role played by streamers in the current post-pandemic phase  

07 November 2022

Gilles Sacuto • Producer and President, French Union of Independent Producers

"It’s always wise for the cinema world to worry about its future: that’s how it moves forward"

Gilles Sacuto • Producer and President, French Union of Independent Producers

The president of the French Union of Independent Producers dissected the state of the sector on the occasion of the ARP Film Meetings  

04 November 2022

Shooting Locations Marketplace brings out the creative side of the profession

Shooting Locations Marketplace 2022

Shooting Locations Marketplace brings out the creative side of the profession

The second international event for location scouts and film commissions, held last week in Valladolid, shows that the right location has a great impact on the final result of a film  

25 October 2022

Romania introduces a 4% levy on VoD services

Institutions / Legislation - Romania

Romania introduces a 4% levy on VoD services

The new law requires them to pay on revenues generated within the country, from subscriptions or single transactions for viewing audiovisual works  

24 October 2022

Doing business with Italy takes centre stage at Rome’s MIA

MIA 2022

Doing business with Italy takes centre stage at Rome’s MIA

The panellists explored national and regional funding opportunities, along with the Italian Trade Agency’s activities to strengthen ties with Hollywood  

17 October 2022

At the MIA, panellists discuss the ups and downs of current creative models in the independent film business

MIA 2022

At the MIA, panellists discuss the ups and downs of current creative models in the independent film business

More transparency, greater efforts to intercept younger audiences and the public financing of production outfits were among the solutions sought to build a healthier ecosystem  

17 October 2022

At the MIA, the European Alliance launches call for new high-end projects, unveils new drama series

MIA 2022

At the MIA, the European Alliance launches call for new high-end projects, unveils new drama series

Speaking as one voice, the group has already produced nine high-end series and will aim to target younger audiences, promoting Europe’s values and creative talents  

13 October 2022

Six Danish studios call for compromise to bring Denmark’s streaming crisis to an end; Viaplay seals short-term agreement with Create Denmark

Industry / Market - Denmark

Six Danish studios call for compromise to bring Denmark’s streaming crisis to an end; Viaplay seals short-term agreement with Create Denmark

Cineuropa spoke to producer Peter Bose, one of the signatories of the open letter urging the parties to find a solution, and Roberta Alenius, of Viaplay  

07 October 2022

REPORT: Nordisk Panorama Forum 2022

Nordisk Panorama 2022

REPORT: Nordisk Panorama Forum 2022

We take a closer look at seven of the non-fiction projects pitched recently at the Malmö-based gathering  

30 September 2022

Industry executives discuss succeeding with transatlantic production at the Zurich Summit

Zurich 2022 – ZFF Industry

Industry executives discuss succeeding with transatlantic production at the Zurich Summit

The panel, composed of four senior international executives, went into detail on financing structures, comparative sources of public money, and the importance of the US market once films are complete  

30 September 2022

Rimantė Daugėlaitė • Head, Baltic Pitching Forum

“Our strength is that the Baltic Pitching Forum is one of the few events where you can meet so many Baltic filmmakers at once”

Rimantė Daugėlaitė • Head, Baltic Pitching Forum

The head of the forum told Cineuropa how it became the Baltic region’s leading short-film industry event and what to expect from this year’s edition  

30 September 2022

REPORT: Nordisk Panorama Work-in-Progress 2022

Nordisk Panorama 2022

REPORT: Nordisk Panorama Work-in-Progress 2022

We discover some more details about three of the projects close to completion that were showcased at this year’s gathering in Sweden  

29 September 2022

The Zurich Summit muses on financing independent films in the age of streamers

Zurich 2022 – ZFF Industry

The Zurich Summit muses on financing independent films in the age of streamers

A panel of international industry powerbrokers discussed this contentious and fast-developing issue at the Zurich Film Festival’s industry conference  

29 September 2022

At Nordisk Panorama’s Town Hall, the industry hopes for the best but expects the worst for the future of Nordic documentaries

Nordisk Panorama 2022

At Nordisk Panorama’s Town Hall, the industry hopes for the best but expects the worst for the future of Nordic documentaries

While young filmmakers demand more support from streamers and broadcasters, the industry decision makers are split between envisioning a bright 2032 and a gloomy, ten-year winter  

28 September 2022

At Nordisk Panorama, Swedish film-fund representatives discuss their programmes for fostering new filmmaking talents

Nordisk Panorama 2022

At Nordisk Panorama, Swedish film-fund representatives discuss their programmes for fostering new filmmaking talents

What are “new voices”? How can talent programmes help them step into the professional arena? These were the two main questions tackled by the panellists at the event  

27 September 2022

Julie Lind-Holm Hansen • Commissioning editor of Animation, DR

“Mainly, we are looking for content for kids aged between four and ten years old”

Julie Lind-Holm Hansen • Commissioning editor of Animation, DR

We sat down with the Danish executive to discuss the pubcaster’s participation in the forum, its editorial strategies and the type of content it seeks  

26 September 2022

The 2022 edition of Cartoon Forum ends on a high note, with record attendance figures and Tribute Awards

Cartoon 2022 – Cartoon Forum/Awards

The 2022 edition of Cartoon Forum ends on a high note, with record attendance figures and Tribute Awards

Two Spanish outfits, GoldBee and Peekaboo Animation, were respectively crowned Investor and Producer of the Year, whilst Germany’s KiKA snagged Broadcaster of the Year  

23 September 2022

María Peña Mateos • Chief executive officer, ICEX/Animation from Spain

“With Latin America, we share our culture, our language and many other things, but of course, Europe remains our natural market”

María Peña Mateos • Chief executive officer, ICEX/Animation from Spain

Our chat focused on ICEX and Animation from Spain’s activities at this year’s Cartoon Forum and the benefits of producing animated projects in the Iberian country  

22 September 2022

The Montreal New Cinema Festival unveils the projects selected for the second edition of its co-production market

Industry / Market - Canada/Europe

The Montreal New Cinema Festival unveils the projects selected for the second edition of its co-production market

The industry initiative, running from 6-9 October, will host the producing and directing teams of the 15 projects in development from Brazil, France, Ukraine, Senegal and the USA, among others  

21 September 2022

Global streamers account for 16% of investments in European original content, says a new European Audiovisual Observatory report

Industry / Market - Europe/USA

Global streamers account for 16% of investments in European original content, says a new European Audiovisual Observatory report

In 2021, Netflix injected about half of global streamers’ investments in Europe, but other players have now started to catch up  

15 September 2022

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