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Industry Report: Produce - Co-Produce...

Co-production case studies and funding information

Francesca Andreoli • Producer, Cinedora

“We choose men and women directors on their first or second films, who have a really personal vision but. most importantly, who also have an urgency to their storytelling”

Francesca Andreoli • Producer, Cinedora

The Italian producer behind Vermiglio chatted with us about the importance of co-production and the project she’s bringing to Cannes  

13 May 2025

Magdelena Ilieva • Producer, Little Wing Productions

“The question that wouldn’t leave us alone was: can we afford to stay angry?”

Magdelena Ilieva • Producer, Little Wing Productions

The Bulgarian producer and filmmaker shares some insights into how she manages to juggle producing and directing  

13 May 2025

Andi G Hess • Producer, Schubert

“You should never forget who you are crafting stories for: a multi-layered audience with diverse life experiences”

Andi G Hess • Producer, Schubert

We spoke to the Austrian producer about her background, her commitment to contributing to a diverse film landscape and the advantages of being based in her home country  

13 May 2025

Vincent Quénault • Producer, Red Lion

“The flexibility, experience and language skills of Luxembourg's actors and technicians facilitate smoother co-productions”

Vincent Quénault • Producer, Red Lion

The French-born producer talked to Cineuropa about his company’s philosophy, working on the Berlinale title The Safe House and his new debut-feature projects  

13 May 2025

Claudia Sümeghy • Producer, JUNO11

"International co-production is a key part of both my personal vision and JUNO11’s long-term strategy"

Claudia Sümeghy • Producer, JUNO11

The Hungarian producer tells us about her journey and details the editorial line and projects of her company  

13 May 2025

Blerina Hankollari • Producer, Artalb Film Productions

“Contemporary Albanian cinema is entering a defining phase: it’s artistically vibrant, yet institutionally vulnerable”

Blerina Hankollari • Producer, Artalb Film Productions

The co-founder of Artalb Film Productions discusses her career as a producer, Albania’s current film landscape and her new projects  

13 May 2025

Aga Wasiak • Producer, Lava Films

“I like to be a very hands-on producer – it makes me happy”

Aga Wasiak • Producer, Lava Films

The Polish producer discusses her approach to her craft and breaks down her career so far  

13 May 2025

Tamara Babun Zovko • Producer, Wolfgang & Dolly

“Sometimes, it takes more guts to give up than to go through with something”

Tamara Babun Zovko • Producer, Wolfgang & Dolly

The Croatian producer explains how she is drawn to skill, determination, clarity of vision and a value system she can adhere to when picking her projects  

12 May 2025

Bojana Radulović • Producer, Code Blue Production

“Inflation is a structural risk; that’s why international co-productions are the only sustainable way to finance arthouse films today”

Bojana Radulović • Producer, Code Blue Production

The producer from Montenegro talked to Cineuropa about the challenges she encounters in her industry and her expectations for the upcoming gathering in Cannes  

12 May 2025

Klementina Remeikaitė • Producer, Afterschool

“For me, producing is all about challenges and trust”

Klementina Remeikaitė • Producer, Afterschool

The Lithuanian producer unpacks her approach to work, the film scene in her country and the new projects she’s working on, among other topics  

09 May 2025

Carla Fotea • Producer, microFILM

“I sense an increasing fear of censorship in this context of rising extremism”

Carla Fotea • Producer, microFILM

The Romanian producer elaborated on the challenges of financing and producing in Eastern European territories, and also revealed details of her current projects  

09 May 2025

Thomas Reichlin • Producer, Alva Film

"Switzerland is doing good in defending the necessity of a diverse cinema”

Thomas Reichlin • Producer, Alva Film

The Swiss producer talks about producing arthouse films in his country and his goals for the development of his company  

09 May 2025

Eliza Jones • Producer, Grand Slam Film

“I will never be a content producer, I’m a film producer”

Eliza Jones • Producer, Grand Slam Film

The Swedish producer spoke to us about frequent challenges, co-producing, sustainability and her upcoming projects  

09 May 2025

Géraldine Sprimont • Producer, Need Productions

"We position ourselves on projects that resonate with us both as producers and as citizens”

Géraldine Sprimont • Producer, Need Productions

The Belgian producer talks to us about her approach to the profession and her past, present and future projects  

09 May 2025

Fred Burle • Producer, One Two Films

“It's fulfilling to give a voice to people to tell their stories”

Fred Burle • Producer, One Two Films

The Brazilian-born, Berlin-based producer talks about his passion and his most inspiring projects  

09 May 2025

Daniel Mühlendorph • Producer, Hyæne Film

“Limitations become creative challenges that spark new ideas and solutions”

Daniel Mühlendorph • Producer, Hyæne Film

The Danish producer talked to us about creative ambition, storytelling trends, talent development, sustainability and his new projects  

08 May 2025

Janne Hjeltnes • Producer, Empathitude Pictures

“Today’s audiences – especially younger ones – are drawn to authenticity, tonal boldness and emotional precision”

Janne Hjeltnes • Producer, Empathitude Pictures

The Norwegian producer spoke about her newly launched production firm, bold storytelling and challenges of her job, among other topics  

07 May 2025

Lionel Massol • Producer, Films Grand Huit

“We want to produce films that tell the story of society, with a strong artistic bias”

Lionel Massol • Producer, Films Grand Huit

The French representative of Producers on the Move talks about his career, the editorial line and the projects of the Breton company  

06 May 2025

The European Commission publishes a study on copyright transfer and authors’ contracts

Industry / Market - Europe

The European Commission publishes a study on copyright transfer and authors’ contracts

The research confirms that authors and producers often find themselves in a weak negotiating position, whereas performers benefit from a greater use of collective bargaining agreements  

22 April 2025

Together Fund launches as Europe’s first equity fund dedicated to independent production companies

Industry / Market - Europe

Together Fund launches as Europe’s first equity fund dedicated to independent production companies

With an initial capitalisation of €58 million, the fund aims to overcome national barriers and provide strategic financial support to production firms across the continent  

16 April 2025

Producers and film-fund representatives reflect on building a supranational co-development fund for animation

CEE Animation 2025

Producers and film-fund representatives reflect on building a supranational co-development fund for animation

At the CEE Animation conference Go! 2025, we spoke to participants from several countries who shared their thoughts on what needs to be kept in mind when creating such a fund  

01 April 2025

The Media Company set to transform filmmaking with AI

Industry / Market - France

The Media Company set to transform filmmaking with AI

The new European production studio founded by Didier Lupfer, Édouard Boccon-Gibod and Tariq Krim aims to incorporate artificial intelligence into key stages of filmmaking  

28 March 2025

Isabelle Degeorges, winner of the 5th Woman in Series Award

Series Mania 2025 - Series Mania Forum

Isabelle Degeorges, winner of the 5th Woman in Series Award

The president of Gaumont Télévision France gave her point of view on her work as series producer, from Lupin to Becoming Karl Lagerfeld as well as The Deal  

27 March 2025

The Netherlands Film Production Incentive has generated over €1 billion in spending since 2014

Industry / Market - Netherlands

The Netherlands Film Production Incentive has generated over €1 billion in spending since 2014

According to a recent study, for every euro granted through the incentive, an average of €4.08 was spent within the country, benefitting local crews, facilities and suppliers  

26 March 2025

Mireille Tremblay-Caron • Head, Marché du court, Festival Regard

“We are sometimes seen as the little brother on the other side of the ocean”

Mireille Tremblay-Caron • Head, Marché du court, Festival Regard

We spoke to the head of Canada’s only short-film market, which hosts a number of public activities, and networking events for local and international industry guests  

25 March 2025

Public funding and incentives account for 47% of European film financing, says European Audiovisual Observatory report

Industry / Market - Europe

Public funding and incentives account for 47% of European film financing, says European Audiovisual Observatory report

The report analyses the financing of European live-action fiction films, based on data from 713 productions that were either released or scheduled for release in 2022  

19 March 2025

Tine Fischer, Kirstine Vinderskov • CEO and commissioning editor for youth features, Danish Film Institute

“We still have the world's best film law”

Tine Fischer, Kirstine Vinderskov • CEO and commissioning editor for youth features, Danish Film Institute

At m:brane, we chatted to the Danish professionals about their strategy in the making in order to strengthen the country’s tradition of storytelling for children and youth  

14 March 2025

Streaming overtakes public TV revenue in Europe, the latest Ampere Analysis research finds

Industry / Market - Europe

Streaming overtakes public TV revenue in Europe, the latest Ampere Analysis research finds

Notably, streaming revenue in Europe is expected to grow by 37% to €38.4 billion by 2029, with Netflix remaining the most important contributor  

06 March 2025

Xavier Romero Corminas • Head of Animated Co-Productions, Televisió de Catalunya

“I’ve been attending the Cartoon events for more than 20 years, and I’ve been witnessing the evolution of European animation”

Xavier Romero Corminas • Head of Animated Co-Productions, Televisió de Catalunya

At Cartoon Movie, the exec unpacked the new co-production projects and the editorial policy of the Catalan broadcaster  

06 March 2025

At MIP London, experts discuss how to navigate the digital-first landscape

MIP London 2025

At MIP London, experts discuss how to navigate the digital-first landscape

The session covered creative strategies, distribution models, and commissioning practices to unlock new opportunities in the evolving TV industry  

05 March 2025

The European Investment Fund presents new financing opportunities for the creative industries through MediaInvest

Berlinale 2025

The European Investment Fund presents new financing opportunities for the creative industries through MediaInvest

BERLINALE 2025: The Berlin Film Festival has hosted a presentation showcasing how the EU’s investment mechanisms can unlock up to €145 billion for the sector  

20 February 2025

At the EFM, Ecoprod and Eurimages unveil Step Up, a sustainability toolkit and e-learning platform

Berlinale 2025 - EFM

At the EFM, Ecoprod and Eurimages unveil Step Up, a sustainability toolkit and e-learning platform

BERLINALE 2025: The new tool aims to be a hub for knowledge and experience sharing, representing a significant step towards specialised training for European audiovisual professionals  

18 February 2025

Tanja Meissner • Director, Berlinale Pro

“This role allows me to bring together all the passions and skills I’ve cultivated over the last 20-25 years”

Tanja Meissner • Director, Berlinale Pro

BERLINALE 2025: The new industry head discusses the events and opportunities awaiting professionals travelling to Berlin in the next few days  

11 February 2025

Vincenzo Bugno • Head, World Cinema Fund

“Right now, our priority is to reaffirm our existence”

Vincenzo Bugno • Head, World Cinema Fund

BERLINALE 2025: We talked to the head of the World Cinema Fund about its work, its goals and the upcoming Berlinale  

11 February 2025

The Madrid Audiovisual Investment Forum explores new opportunities for long-term financing and investment

Industry / Market - Spain

The Madrid Audiovisual Investment Forum explores new opportunities for long-term financing and investment

Last week, the Madrid Audiovisual Cluster organised a conference attended by over 160 professionals  

04 February 2025

Stefano Chiavarini • Producer, Piroetta

“The work carried out by the Friuli Venezia Giulia Audiovisual Fund represents an Italian 'best practice' that should be valued as much as possible”

Stefano Chiavarini • Producer, Piroetta

We met the Italian producer in Trieste, after his participation in the Streamers Ecosystem lab, which took place during the industry sessions of When East Meets West  

30 January 2025

Frenemies no more: European drama leaders redefine co-financing for a challenging market at Göteborg

Göteborg 2025 - Göteborg Industry

Frenemies no more: European drama leaders redefine co-financing for a challenging market at Göteborg

As budgets tighten and competition intensifies, leaders from Europe’s television industry gathered at TV Drama Vision to explore innovative co-financing models and collaborative opportunities  

29 January 2025

The European Audiovisual Observatory reports on the activities of writers and directors in fiction production

Industry / Market - Europe

The European Audiovisual Observatory reports on the activities of writers and directors in fiction production

One of the key findings of the study, which encompasses fiction production across film, TV and SVoD, is the persistence of the so-called film d’auteur model  

15 January 2025

The CinemaHora Forum in Moldova showcases synergies between the film industry and the economy

Industry / Market - Moldova

The CinemaHora Forum in Moldova showcases synergies between the film industry and the economy

The panel zeroed in on success stories and case studies on building a “sustainable, happy film sector” in a small nation  

19 December 2024

The Czech Republic to raise incentives and triple cap in 2025

Industry / Market - Czech Republic

The Czech Republic to raise incentives and triple cap in 2025

Other changes include the introduction of a new 35% incentive for animated and digital projects  

16 December 2024

Valentina Iusuphodjaev • Head, Moldovan National Film Center

“Highlighting the economic benefits of film can strengthen our position in negotiations with decision makers”

Valentina Iusuphodjaev • Head, Moldovan National Film Center

After the second edition of the CinemaHora Forum, the head of the National Film Center of Moldova discussed the synergies between film, society and the economy  

11 December 2024

Hédi Zardi • Head, Atlas Workshops

“We have powerful stories – what I felt this year was that the filmmakers had the ability to absorb their reality”

Hédi Zardi • Head, Atlas Workshops

The current head of Marrakech’s Atlas Workshops speaks about the highlights of this year’s industry programme and how it trains up-and-coming talent from the region  

10 December 2024

Ryan Ashore • Head, Red Sea Labs

“We have a huge number of European producers and industry experts coming in throughout the year”

Ryan Ashore • Head, Red Sea Labs

We sat down with the head honcho of the Red Sea Labs in order to gain an insight into what has changed this year and get an overview of some of its success stories  

04 December 2024

The FFA's Bérénice Honold surveys Germany's film funding system and an upcoming reform at Black Nights

Black Nights 2024 - Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

The FFA's Bérénice Honold surveys Germany's film funding system and an upcoming reform at Black Nights

Some of the expected changes currently being discussed by Parliament include the introduction of investment obligations and the cancellation of FFA's selective funding  

26 November 2024

At Tallinn’s TV Beats, Juha Wuolijoki and Sari Lempiäinen unpack the making of Valhalla Project

Black Nights 2024 - Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

At Tallinn’s TV Beats, Juha Wuolijoki and Sari Lempiäinen unpack the making of Valhalla Project

The director-producer and the commissioning editor discussed the development, casting and production of their new six-part Finnish show  

26 November 2024

At Tallinn, filmmakers in exile fight to “decolonise cinema” and regain creative freedom

Black Nights 2024 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

At Tallinn, filmmakers in exile fight to “decolonise cinema” and regain creative freedom

The panel asked the pressing question of how filmmakers can continue their craft in a world marked by war, displacement and censorship  

25 November 2024

At Tallinn, panellists unpack the development and financing of the series Von Fock

Black Nights 2024 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

At Tallinn, panellists unpack the development and financing of the series Von Fock

Led by former TV Beats head honcho Jevgeni Supin, the joint Estonian-Latvian-German-Italian project has become one of Estonia’s biggest to date  

20 November 2024

The European Audiovisual Observatory analyses the activities of national and sub-national film funds

Industry / Market - Europe

The European Audiovisual Observatory analyses the activities of national and sub-national film funds

One of the key findings of the report, which covers the period 2018-2022, is that incentive support from European film funds is rising at a far greater rate than direct public funding  

12 November 2024

At Ji.hlava, Vladimíra Chytilová surveys the funding opportunities for documentary filmmakers applying for Creative Europe grants

Jihlava 2024 - Jihlava Industry

At Ji.hlava, Vladimíra Chytilová surveys the funding opportunities for documentary filmmakers applying for Creative Europe grants

The Creative Europe MEDIA Desk rep focused in particular on development, co-development and TV and online content funding  

04 November 2024

Film Initiative’s Gabrielle Gonçalves explores the bridges between filmmaking and publishing

Cinelibri 2024

Film Initiative’s Gabrielle Gonçalves explores the bridges between filmmaking and publishing

The expert delved into the journey from page to screen, emphasising the need for innovation and strategic rights handling  

30 October 2024

Sofia’s Cinelibri sees panellists discussing film shoots in Bulgaria and co-production opportunities

Cinelibri 2024

Sofia’s Cinelibri sees panellists discussing film shoots in Bulgaria and co-production opportunities

The session touched upon Bulgaria’s untapped potential and the success of Nebojša Slijepčević's Palme d’Or-winning short The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent  

30 October 2024

At Rome's MIA, Apulia confirms its role as an international cinema hub

MIA 2024

At Rome's MIA, Apulia confirms its role as an international cinema hub

The speakers highlighted the great potential of the Italian region, able to attract a growing number of sets thanks to support offered by the film commission and local authorities  

22 October 2024

Ampere Analysis’s Guy Bisson dissects the slowdown in scripted-content spending

MIA 2024

Ampere Analysis’s Guy Bisson dissects the slowdown in scripted-content spending

The figures outlined at MIA suggest that safer renewals and lower-budget productions are on the rise, while revealing opportunities for licensing and co-productions in Europe and Asia  

16 October 2024

Torsten Frehse • CEO, European Work in Progress

“EWIP thinks about which projects can be interesting for the cinemas, mainly keeping the audience in mind”

Torsten Frehse • CEO, European Work in Progress

The Cologne-based industry event will include the pitching of 29 feature-length projects at an advanced stage of production, alongside panels focused on audiences and distribution  

14 October 2024

Europa Distribution champions collaboration between independent producers and distributors at Venice

Venice 2024 – Venice Production Bridge

Europa Distribution champions collaboration between independent producers and distributors at Venice

A working session brought together over 70 professionals from both fields to explore effective ways to enhance cooperation between the two sectors  

01 October 2024

Global streamers focusing more on non-US content, finds the latest European Audiovisual Observatory report

Industry / Market - Europe

Global streamers focusing more on non-US content, finds the latest European Audiovisual Observatory report

In 2023, global streamers’ spending increased by 34%, hitting €5.7 billion and accounting for 26% of all outlay on European original content  

12 September 2024

Philippe Reynaert • Senior consultant, Xanadu

“The public authorities’ responsibility today is to ensure the independence not of producers, but of productions”

Philippe Reynaert • Senior consultant, Xanadu

VENICE 2024: The expert unpacks key insights from the “A Reflection About the Future Purpose for Film and Audiovisual Policies” panel, held during the Venice Production Bridge  

10 September 2024

Japanese animation meets French and Italian co-production partners at the Venice Production Bridge

Venice 2024 – Venice Production Bridge

Japanese animation meets French and Italian co-production partners at the Venice Production Bridge

VENICE 2024: Japan and Europe are set to strengthen their collaborations, and the brand-new co-production treaty between Italy and Japan is perhaps the first achievement of many to come  

10 September 2024

Lazio: a “region” to believe in cinema

Venice 2024 – Venice Production Bridge

Lazio: a “region” to believe in cinema

VENICE 2024: A variety of strategies and proposals from the Lazio region have been presented to film professionals on the Lido  

01 September 2024

Elisa García Grande • Executive director, ICEX-Invest in Spain

“The incentive framework in Spain is very attractive for companies that choose to film here”

Elisa García Grande • Executive director, ICEX-Invest in Spain

The executive director of the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade programme outlines its specific programmes that promote foreign film production in the country  

30 August 2024

Daphne Idiz • Researcher, University of Amsterdam

“It’s not just Netflix establishing standards and production styles; local producers and creatives also have a part to play”

Daphne Idiz • Researcher, University of Amsterdam

The scholar unpacks her latest journal article, which examines how Netflix’s increased production of local content is affecting Europe’s wider TV production practices  

21 August 2024

Slovakia’s audiovisual industry continued to thrive in 2023, with significant female-led contributions

Industry / Market - Slovakia

Slovakia’s audiovisual industry continued to thrive in 2023, with significant female-led contributions

The country’s film industry demonstrated considerable adaptability in 2023, with 47 features produced amidst a backdrop of economic and geopolitical challenges  

06 August 2024

Bassam Alasad  • Head of industry, Amman Film Days

“There is a huge network of great producers in Europe who work with Arab films and who understand the culture”

Bassam Alasad • Head of industry, Amman Film Days

The head of industry talks about crafting the Amman Film Days’ programme for up-and-coming filmmakers from Jordan and the Arab region, and its relevance to Europe  

15 July 2024

Vladimir Katcharava  • Head of industry selection, Svaneti International Film Festival

“This year, we focused on selecting projects whose auteurs do not have extensive international experience”

Vladimir Katcharava • Head of industry selection, Svaneti International Film Festival

The Georgian industry professional reveals the strategic concepts behind the event and elaborates on the possible domestic contribution to the international cinema landscape  

15 July 2024

KIDS Regio zooms in on how to build bridges to benefit European children’s films

Industry / Market - Europe

KIDS Regio zooms in on how to build bridges to benefit European children’s films

This specific topic was particularly apt, as the event held recently in Erfurt, Germany, has networking at its core  

11 July 2024

At Karlovy Vary, Bridging the Dragon unpacks co-production opportunities with Asia

Industry / Market - Karlovy Vary 2024 - KVIFF Eastern Promises

At Karlovy Vary, Bridging the Dragon unpacks co-production opportunities with Asia

European producers could benefit from Asia's pool of diverse talent and resources, its flourishing market, and the presence of co-financing and financial incentives, the speakers underscored  

04 July 2024

Is Central and Eastern European cinema following in the Nordics' footsteps?

Karlovy Vary 2024 - KVIFF Eastern Promises

Is Central and Eastern European cinema following in the Nordics' footsteps?

The region's untapped potential and growth need to be exploited to the fullest but controlled in order to avoid past mistakes, warns European Producers Club managing director Alexandra Lebret  

03 July 2024

Stefano Centini • Producer, Volos Films

“Without a doubt, European festivals are the platforms which offer Central Asian films the most exposure”

Stefano Centini • Producer, Volos Films

The Italian juror on the Bishkek CAF Pitch chatted with us about his work as a producer and the potential offered by the Central Asian region  

20 June 2024

Erke Dzhumakmatova • Coordinator, CAF Pitch programme, Bishkek International Film Festival

“We aim to become a leading, flagship festival in Central Asia”

Erke Dzhumakmatova • Coordinator, CAF Pitch programme, Bishkek International Film Festival

The coordinator of the Kyrgyz gathering’s industry sidebar takes stock of this year’s edition and touches on the process of co-producing with Central Asian countries  

18 June 2024

The Audio-Visual Producers Summit hosts a panel discussion on incentive schemes

Industry / Market - Italy

The Audio-Visual Producers Summit hosts a panel discussion on incentive schemes

Speakers from the British Film Institute, the CNC and the Italian Ministry of Culture broached the topics of co-productions and tax incentives in their respective countries  

17 June 2024

The European Audiovisual Observatory takes a closer look at adaptations in fiction production

Industry / Market - Europe

The European Audiovisual Observatory takes a closer look at adaptations in fiction production

From 2015-2022, streamers offered more adapted works than broadcasters, and book adaptations grew by 27%  

05 June 2024

The EU commits €141 million in financing guarantees to European film production

Institutions / Legislation - Europe/France/Germany/Finland

The EU commits €141 million in financing guarantees to European film production

The European Commission and European Investment Fund have announced three new loan guarantee agreements with organisations from France, Germany and Finland  

31 May 2024

The Spanish film industry grew by 30% in 2023

Industry / Market - Spain

The Spanish film industry grew by 30% in 2023

According to the Ministry of Culture, the film industry increased compared to the previous year, where the total number of viewers recorded a 29.7% year-on-year increase, reaching 76.7 million  

29 May 2024

The CNC zooms in on its Aide aux cinémas du monde scheme at the Cannes Film Festival

Cannes 2024

The CNC zooms in on its Aide aux cinémas du monde scheme at the Cannes Film Festival

CANNES 2024: The French grant has had its budget increased, thus cementing its major role in backing international co-productions  

20 May 2024

The Marché du Film shines a spotlight on the benefits of co-producing with Switzerland

Cannes 2024 – Marché du Film

The Marché du Film shines a spotlight on the benefits of co-producing with Switzerland

CANNES 2024: During the talk, producer Carlo Cresto-Dina and Swiss reps touched on locations, manpower and soft money, among other topics  

20 May 2024

Giedrė Žickytė • Producer, Moonmakers

“When I watched The Birds, I had no idea that my life would be connected with cinema”

Giedrė Žickytė • Producer, Moonmakers

Lithuania’s Producer on the Move digs deep into her career and reveals the feature-length documentary projects she is currently working on  

17 May 2024

Lina Flint • Producer, Scanbox Productions

“Growing up in a theatre truly shaped me as a film producer”

Lina Flint • Producer, Scanbox Productions

The Danish Producer on the Move unpacks her career, her producing job and the ambitious new projects she’s got lined up  

17 May 2024

Angela Nestorovska • Producer, Sektor Film

“Our narratives transcend mere national boundaries, embodying universal themes”

Angela Nestorovska • Producer, Sektor Film

The Macedonian producer details her expectations for the upcoming EFP rendezvous in Cannes and how she chooses her projects  

14 May 2024

Anita Rehoff Larsen • Producer, Sant & Usant

“Even though we are a small country, Norwegian films are in a very good place – especially documentaries”

Anita Rehoff Larsen • Producer, Sant & Usant

The Norwegian professional zooms in on her work as a producer and the new projects she is working on, including Viktor Kossakovsky’s latest effort  

14 May 2024

Tibor Keser • Producer, KOMPOT

“Being a producer is not a job; it’s a calling”

Tibor Keser • Producer, KOMPOT

According to the Croatian producer, the boundaries between documentary and fiction are finally starting to blur  

14 May 2024

Sara Nassim • Producer, S101 Films

“I love it when it’s challenging”

Sara Nassim • Producer, S101 Films

The Icelandic producer is heading to the suburbs for her next project, but it’s no Wisteria Lane  

14 May 2024

Elisa Heene • Producer, Mirage

“When there is a personal aspect to the story, it has the capacity to become universal”

Elisa Heene • Producer, Mirage

The Belgian producer explains how she likes to bet on passion projects  

14 May 2024

Eva Åkergren • Producer, Nordisk Film

"I have always wanted to tell stories"

Eva Åkergren • Producer, Nordisk Film

The Swedish producer shares her takes on producing and her thoughts on her country's film scene  

14 May 2024

Katharina Posch • Producer, Nikolaus Geyrhalter Filmproduktion

"All of the documentaries and feature films ever produced at the NGF are dedicated to socially relevant topics"

Katharina Posch • Producer, Nikolaus Geyrhalter Filmproduktion

The Austrian producer talks about her most successful productions, the philosophy of her company and her projects in the pipeline  

14 May 2024

Kalin Kalinov • Producer, Invictus

“Producing films with profound themes that also have the potential to appeal to a wider audience is quite risky”

Kalin Kalinov • Producer, Invictus

The prominent Bulgarian producer elaborates on the concept behind his project selection policy and on the challenges ahead  

14 May 2024

Dragana Jovović • Producer, Non-Aligned Films

"We are producing the films of an upcoming generation of filmmakers interested in experimenting on a formal and narrative level"

Dragana Jovović • Producer, Non-Aligned Films

The Serbian producer discusses her company's goals, the biggest producing challenge in her country, the ethos of co-producing, and her next projects  

13 May 2024

Tonia Mishiali • Producer, Bark Like a Cat Films

“A smart festival strategy is crucial for the success of every film”

Tonia Mishiali • Producer, Bark Like a Cat Films

The Cypriot director-producer discusses the challenges inherent in international co-productions, distribution strategies and the influence of professional networks  

13 May 2024

Maria Kontogianni • Producer, Wild at Heart

“The magic of co-producing with different cultures is about discovering differences and bridging them”

Maria Kontogianni • Producer, Wild at Heart

The Greek producer discusses the complexities of managing international co-productions, and balancing regulatory, cultural and financial elements across nations  

13 May 2024

Isabel Machado • Producer, C.R.I.M. Productions

"Making films with their auteur's vision – our ultimate goal"

Isabel Machado • Producer, C.R.I.M. Productions

The Portuguese producer talks about her outfit's approach, her take on documentary production models and support for debuts, plus some of the most visible changes in the Portuguese cinematic scene  

13 May 2024

Roderik Smits, Christopher Meir • Lecturers, Carlos III University of Madrid

“There is reason to believe that European features will also be important parts of platform content strategies in years to come”

Roderik Smits, Christopher Meir • Lecturers, Carlos III University of Madrid

The two lecturers break down their edited collection of essays titled European Cinema in the Streaming Era  

13 May 2024

The European box office grossed €6.7 billion with 861 million tickets sold in 2023

Box Office - Europe

The European box office grossed €6.7 billion with 861 million tickets sold in 2023

The latest European Audiovisual Observatory report finds that gross box office in wider Europe grew by 22.3% in comparison with 2022 figures  

13 May 2024

Fabian Driehorst • Producer, Fabian&Fred

"Short films in Germany have underfunded budgets"

Fabian Driehorst • Producer, Fabian&Fred

The producer from Germany speaks about his work and his focus on animated films  

10 May 2024

Katarzyna Ozga • Producer, Iris Group

“I would like to keep an eye out for potential co-production partners in the Nordic countries and Eastern Europe”

Katarzyna Ozga • Producer, Iris Group

The producer from Luxembourg speaks about her expertise in international co-productions  

10 May 2024

Wanda Adamik Hrycová • Producer, Wandal Production

“Cross-country cooperation also pushes you out of your comfort zone”

Wanda Adamik Hrycová • Producer, Wandal Production

The producer talks the role of independent funding in revitalising Slovak film post-2013, her experiences with complex international co-productions, and more  

10 May 2024

Delphine Schmit • Producer, Tripode Productions

"All of our films are politically, socially or artistically engaged"

Delphine Schmit • Producer, Tripode Productions

The French participant for the Producers on the Move programme looks back on her career, her editorial line, her projects and her outlook on the state of the market  

10 May 2024

Evan Horan • Producer, Keeper Pictures

“There's something almost magical about the producer's job: the process of taking the words on a page, and bringing them to life”

Evan Horan • Producer, Keeper Pictures

The Irish Producer on the Move breaks down his career, the joys and pains of producing, and the slate of projects he is developing  

08 May 2024

Kristýna Michálek Květová • Producer, Cinémotif Films

“We aim to normalise the presence of mothers in the workforce”

Kristýna Michálek Květová • Producer, Cinémotif Films

The Czech Producer on the Move talks about the evolution of her film production strategies, having moved from debut features to more complex international co-productions and hybrid formats  

07 May 2024

Public funding remains paramount to finance fiction films, but production incentives are on the rise

Production / Funding - Europe

Public funding remains paramount to finance fiction films, but production incentives are on the rise

A new European Audiovisual Observatory study finds that the share of direct public funding in financing decreases with increasing market size and budget volume  

07 May 2024

The Far East Film Festival’s Focus Asia industry programme reaffirms its commitment to European-Asian collaboration

Industry / Market - Italy/Europe/Asia

The Far East Film Festival’s Focus Asia industry programme reaffirms its commitment to European-Asian collaboration

The Italian festival’s platform for cross-continental industry cooperation included two new partnerships and an unprecedented number of market submissions  

03 May 2024

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