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🎥 Reboot @rebootefi - Meet the Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP) Team! "The evolution of the Union’s action in the audiovisual sector testifies to its efforts to promote the competitiveness of European film and uphold cultural diversity. This reflects a sophisticated understanding of the Union’s role in the audiovisual field, namely one that recognizes that competitiveness and cultural diversity can be complementary and mutually enhancing rather than opposing forces." - Evangelia Psychogiopoulou ℹ️ #REBOOT project focuses on the European Film industry, aiming to connect the existing strengths, identify and overcome weaknesses and plan for future competitiveness in the fields of policy, practice and experience. 🔗 You can find further information on the project here: https://lnkd.in/dXgvgP5q #filmindustry #Europeanfilmsector #competitiveness

The Festival de Cannes is tackling the most crucial issue that the sector has to solve: how to keep the value of the IP in Europe in the hands of indies when the IP has been developed or co-developed by indies https://lnkd.in/eYQFhKRW

I had the pleasure of attending a roundtable discussion in Pula, Croatia, on Wednesday, July 17th, as part of the Pula Film Festival programme. It was an insightful session featuring esteemed colleagues from Croatian and Serbian collective management organizations, Darko Bajić and Hrvoje Hribar. Our discussion was skillfully moderated by Danilo Šerbedžija. We delved into the current state of collective management in our region and explored the next steps to ensure future growth in Slovenia, Croatia, and Serbia. Additionally, we focused on strategies to support our colleagues in Bosnia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia to initiate collection efforts on behalf of AV creators. One of the most exciting developments shared was the recent agreement signed in Kosovo between VAPIK (a collecting society) and cable operators. This marks a significant milestone for collective management in the region. The Kosovo agreement can also serve as a role model for neighboring states such as Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Albania, which remain grey zones on the map of Europe regarding the collective management of AV rights. Moreover, collecting societies UFUS, AFA, DHFR, and AIPA also discussed future collaboration, which will soon be formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding. This MoU will be a cornerstone for cooperation in the coming years, particularly in IT and data management. Collaborative efforts like these are crucial for advancing the rights and interests of AV creators across the region. I look forward to seeing the positive impact this agreement will have and to continuing our work in supporting collective management initiatives. #CollectiveManagement #AVCreators #PulaFilmFestival #IndustryGrowth #RegionalCollaboration #FutureofAV #KosovoAgreement #ITManagement #DataManagement

◤ EUROPEAN FIRST FILMS PITCHES Discover the European First Films Pitches, where emerging filmmakers from across Europe present their debut documentary projects. This session, organized in partnership with Doc Around Europe festivals network: Biografilm (Italy), DOK.fest München (Germany), DocsBarcelona (Spain), MakeDox (North Macedonia), Verzió (Hungary), provides a platform to connect with industry professionals and gain valuable support for their creative journeys. ➡️ The selection: - CORDON de Anton Mezulic - GLORIOUS UTOPIA de Marek Moučka - LIMBS OF ONE BODY de Kaspar Panizza - MIKI ZOO de Camille Holtz et Pierre Tremerel - SEMICOLON de Elia Ramon Ferrer et Gala Díaz - THE LAST RIDE de Valerio Filardo #Fipadoc Doc Around Europe Films - Creative Europe Desk UK (MEDIA)

🎥REBOOT Horizon Europe – Meet the ELIAMEP (Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy) team! “The cultural impact of the European film sector, embodying core European values and ideals, is as vital as its economic outreach. In our rapidly globalizing world, EU regulatory, financial, and policy interventions are essential to balance distinct priorities effectively.” - Dr. Apostolos Samaras 🔗Read the recently published report ‘Competitiveness in European Law’: https://shorturl.at/MqgzT ℹ️ #REBOOT project focuses on the European Film industry, aiming to connect the existing strengths, identify and overcome weaknesses and plan for future competitiveness in the fields of policy, practice and experience. #filmindustry #Europeanfilmsector #competitiveness

#Russia #Egypt #Ethiopia #SouthAfrica: I have no idea what these exchanges could mean going forward, especially regarding African participation. However, I continue to keep a close watch on BRICS activity in the context of "film industry" (my focus), especially as more African countries join the intergovernmental organization. Regarding African participation, the BRICS countries, which already included South Africa (the "S" in the acronym), added Egypt and Ethiopia to their ranks as of January 2024. And more African countries want to join. But what does it all mean? 🤷🏾♂️ As I shared here last month, representatives from the BRICS nations convened to discuss joint film productions and developing national film distribution networks. While no concrete plans were announced during the plenary, these are all noteworthy developments. The BRICS Film Festival kicked off Friday, April 19, 2024, in Moscow, Russia, as part of the Moscow International Film Festival. The festival is hosted annually by a different BRICS country and features films representing its member states. Florence Masebe, a South African actor and festival jury member, said, "We get to exchange and know each other better and understand each other's preciousness and values better when we get to watch each other's stories." Ethiopian producer Yirgashewa Teshome, also a festival jury member, added, "The BRICS Film Festival will make a difference for sure among the BRICS countries." In the grand scheme for African BRIC countries, action in this context could mean pooling resources, widening access to foreign markets, pushing back against American and European entanglements, and inspiring regional cooperation, which could only bode well for the continued development of their local film industries, and spur economic growth. It also could mean absolutely nothing at all! Here's video coverage of the opening day press conference via Africa News.

🤝 F.A.M.E launch 🤝 As we look ahead to the future, the Film and Audiovisual Markets in Europe (F.A.M.E) are proud to mark a pivotal moment in the industry and announce a groundbreaking alliance of 24 European organisations that underscore the vital foundation upon which the entire film, television, virtual, and immersive ecosystem is built, from initial development and forging essential contacts to securing financing and reaching global audiences. 🌎 By strengthening partnerships and expanding access to resources, its 24 signatories seek to unify efforts in addressing multifaceted challenges, including technological advancements, economic shifts, and societal changes, but also to ensure that Europe remains a vibrant space where democracy thrives, allowing independent creation, diversity in storytelling, and smaller production countries to find their own unique creative voices. 📖 Read more info here (EN/SR): https://lnkd.in/dMfdJUrj

🌟 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆́ 𝑹𝒆𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑩𝒆𝒍𝒈𝒊𝒖𝒎: 𝑨 𝑪𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝑹𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 🌟 After a century-long hiatus, the illustrious Pathé Cinémas brand is making its grand return to Belgium, reigniting the golden threads of cinematic history. By acquiring smaller cinema chains in key locations, Pathé will once again bring 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐨𝐟-𝐭𝐡𝐞-𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐠𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬. The first of these cinemas will open in 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐤, marking a significant milestone for a group synonymous with the evolution of cinema in Europe for over a century. 🎬 𝑫𝒊𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕...  ... Flanders boasts a vibrant cinema industry with a rich history and a dynamic present. Supported by initiatives like Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds (the Flanders Audiovisual Fund), the region is known for its competitive film production and international distribution. Recent successes such as the TV series 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 and 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 highlight the strong demand for quality local content. 📷 Chapman Taylor

AGICI - Associazione Generale Industrie Cine-Audiovisive Indipendenti @MIA Market Ci vediamo il 16 October, 2024 h 5:30 pm, Cinema Barberini – Sala 6 per parlare di un argomento cruciale: cosa significa oggi essere un produttore indipendente. The role of the independent producer is crucial for scouting and discovering new talent, as well as in all other phases of production. In a constantly evolving market, is it possible to be independent while simultaneously facing significant challenges such as competition from large media companies, financial sustainability, and the need to be competitive in both national and international markets? Ultimately, is defining oneself as an independent producer still relevant in nowadays audiovisual market, or is this role destined to disappear?   Speakers: Marco Alessi | CEO, Dugong (Italy) Simonetta Amenta | President, AGICI – CEO, Eurofilm (Italy) Carlotta Ca Zorzi | Head of Business and Legal Affairs, Fandango – Member Board of Directors, EPC (Italy) Dariusz Jablonski | President, EPC – CEO, Apple Film Production (Poland) https://lnkd.in/d5HGU47N