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Industry Report: Distribution, Exhibition and Streaming

Analysis of the European distribution and exhibition industry's problems and the subsequent design of new strategies

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Europa Distribution discusses communication in the film industry at the Sofia Meetings

Sofia 2023 – Sofia Meetings

Europa Distribution discusses communication in the film industry at the Sofia Meetings

Participants found the workshop particularly insightful in terms of decoding human behaviour in professional exchanges  

06 June 2023

CineStar comes to Kosovo

Distribution / Releases / Exhibitors - Kosovo

CineStar comes to Kosovo

The German cinema chain will open the largest multiplex in South-East Europe in Prishtina on 2 June  

31 May 2023

Léo Teste • Sales agent, Film Constellation

“Our goal is to be a green-light partner for producers, allowing projects to materialise from script to film and reach the widest audience internationally”

Léo Teste • Sales agent, Film Constellation

The London- and Paris-based firm has developed an editorial policy based on promoting strong directorial voices along with fostering new talent  

15 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

EFAD calls for “more ambition” in the implementation of the EU’s AVMS Directive

Institutions / Legislation - Europe

EFAD calls for “more ambition” in the implementation of the EU’s AVMS Directive

While acknowledging efforts made in terms of minimum quotas and obligations, the members of the organisation identified four potential areas for improvement  

11 May 2023

Anne Marie Borsboom • Founder, ShareDoc

“We exist to amplify the social impact of documentaries for the protagonists and charities involved in the project”

Anne Marie Borsboom • Founder, ShareDoc

The Dutch filmmaker unpicks her tool designed to bridge the gap between documentary lovers and immediate action  

04 May 2023

Comebacks fuelled Slovak cinemas in 2022, rescuing them from post-pandemic blues

Box Office - Slovakia

Comebacks fuelled Slovak cinemas in 2022, rescuing them from post-pandemic blues

Local moviegoers proved that animated antics, superheroes and homegrown rom-coms were the ultimate formula to entice them back to the dark rooms  

24 April 2023

The European Audiovisual Observatory surveys the different strategies to ensure the prominence of European works

Distribution / Releases / Exhibitors - Europe

The European Audiovisual Observatory surveys the different strategies to ensure the prominence of European works

The latest report examines nine different “national approaches” in particular and the role of local regulatory authorities  

12 April 2023

Radivoje Andrić's Dudes: Again! is the new box-office hit in Serbia

Box Office - Serbia

Radivoje Andrić's Dudes: Again! is the new box-office hit in Serbia

The sequel to the 20-year-old original film has scored the best opening of the year so far, with 32,333 admissions  

07 April 2023

Peter Dubecký  • General director, Slovak Film Institute

“The digitisation of audiovisual heritage is a strategic priority for us”

Peter Dubecký • General director, Slovak Film Institute

On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Slovak Film Institute, the body’s director breaks down the activities it is currently undertaking with a view to restoring audiovisual heritage  

04 April 2023

At Meeting Point Vilnius, panellists share their concerns about bringing people back to the theatres after the pandemic

Vilnius 2023 - Meeting Point Vilnius

At Meeting Point Vilnius, panellists share their concerns about bringing people back to the theatres after the pandemic

Intercepting younger audiences and backing new voices are the two main challenges that festivals, producers and sales agents are facing  

30 March 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

Europa Distribution presents its Case Studies at Cartoon Movie

Cartoon 2023 – Cartoon Movie

Europa Distribution presents its Case Studies at Cartoon Movie

The conference explored the challenge of how to find the right target audience and the most appropriate tools when promoting animated films  

23 March 2023

Europa Distribution is “Surfing the Waves” at the EFM

Berlinale 2023 – EFM

Europa Distribution is “Surfing the Waves” at the EFM

BERLINALE 2023: A panel focusing on how to adapt to the changing environment in the independent film-distribution industry explored the key aspects involved in building and expanding cinema audiences  

23 February 2023

The EFM Industry Sessions explored the European audience

Berlinale 2023 - EFM

The EFM Industry Sessions explored the European audience

BERLINALE 2023: The first results of the Media Outlook survey and the key factors of the power of the European content were discussed during the panel  

23 February 2023

The EFM sees Ampere Analysis’ Guy Bisson discussing the untapped potential of FAST and AVOD markets

Berlinale 2023 - EFM

The EFM sees Ampere Analysis’ Guy Bisson discussing the untapped potential of FAST and AVOD markets

BERLINALE 2023: The British analyst pointed out that even though Europe’s AVOD and FAST audiences are a little lacking, this doesn’t mean there’s no demand for free streaming  

22 February 2023

EU and UK cinema attendance up 63% in 2022 but still short of pre-pandemic levels, the European Audiovisual Observatory finds

Box Office - Europe/UK/Turkey

EU and UK cinema attendance up 63% in 2022 but still short of pre-pandemic levels, the European Audiovisual Observatory finds

In the two territories, ticket sales for 2022 were 34.5% below the 2017-2019 average, accounting for an estimated loss of 338.9 million admissions  

17 February 2023

Alice Lesort • Sales agent, Les Films du Losange

“The market is more and more polarised”

Alice Lesort • Sales agent, Les Films du Losange

The French sales agent spoke about how the market is changing, forcing sales agents and distributors to be more selective with the content they handle  

16 February 2023

Francesca Breccia • Sales agent, Coccinelle Film Sales

“Festivals are now the main theatrical distribution option for independent films”

Francesca Breccia • Sales agent, Coccinelle Film Sales

A chat about the sales agency’s unique business model and about how the market has changed, both during and since the pandemic  

15 February 2023

Julien Razafindranaly • Sales agent, Films Boutique

“Our work has changed, but it does so all the time because the way movies are being shown keeps on changing”

Julien Razafindranaly • Sales agent, Films Boutique

The French sales agent talked us through the company’s editorial policy and its efforts to reconcile high-quality arthouse ambitions with today’s market demands  

14 February 2023

By 2027, FAST revenues will surpass $10 billion in the USA, while in Europe, they will only exceed $1 billion

Industry / Market - Europe/USA

By 2027, FAST revenues will surpass $10 billion in the USA, while in Europe, they will only exceed $1 billion

We asked Frequency CEO and media entrepreneur Blair Harrison to comment on the figures provided by Omdia’s latest report and discuss the reasons behind the disparity  

03 February 2023

Rotterdam looks to the future of film festivals after the pandemic

IFFR 2023 – IFFR Pro

Rotterdam looks to the future of film festivals after the pandemic

The panellists discussed how the market and curatorial strategies have changed as well as the impact of streaming platforms and reduced budgets on the festival circuit  

31 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

Roderik Smits  • Film academic

“Online access and availability are now based on a blending of different business models, distribution strategies and content selections”

Roderik Smits • Film academic

The academic shared some key findings from his recent study titled Circulation Patterns, Abundance and Scarcity: Film Availability in the Online Era  

18 January 2023

Non-European audiovisual players gain a strong foothold in the European market, the new EAO report finds

Industry / Market - Europe/USA

Non-European audiovisual players gain a strong foothold in the European market, the new EAO report finds

The research reveals that five private TV channels and over one-third of all SVoD and TVoD services in Europe belong to a US-owned company  

13 January 2023

"The cinema market is all about exceptions", according to Vincent Maraval

Industry / Market - France

"The cinema market is all about exceptions", according to Vincent Maraval

The head of Wild Bunch International sheds light on the current state of affairs at the Unifrance Film Meetings in Paris  

12 January 2023

For the first time, two Romanian films end up in the country’s yearly top 10 at the box office

Box Office - Romania

For the first time, two Romanian films end up in the country’s yearly top 10 at the box office

Local flicks such as Teambuilding and Mirciulică proved more popular with audiences than the usual superhero fare  

11 January 2023

French film earns €167.4 million abroad in 2022

Industry / Market - France

French film earns €167.4 million abroad in 2022

The circulation of French films in cinemas around the world picked back up again last year, and is gaining strength on SVOD platforms too  

10 January 2023

Karoliina Dwyer • Sales agent, The Yellow Affair

“I feel like we need to get on board and start working on the strategy earlier so that we can help bring the information from the market to the films”

Karoliina Dwyer • Sales agent, The Yellow Affair

During our conversation, we spoke about how the Scandinavian-owned sales outfit is managing its film and TV businesses, and how its work has changed over the last two years  

10 January 2023

Sophie Cabon, Nadine Rothschild • Sales agents, Coproduction Office

“Our model might differ from most sales agents, as we are, first and foremost, producers”

Sophie Cabon, Nadine Rothschild • Sales agents, Coproduction Office

The two professionals spoke about their focus on auteur-driven films, their carefully designed strategies and how the role of the sales agent is developing within Europe  

23 December 2022

Francesca Delise • Sales agent, Illmatic Film Group

“This is what we want to do: work with quality, with festival films and be able to position them on the sales circuit"

Francesca Delise • Sales agent, Illmatic Film Group

We discovered in more detail the activities of the young Italian production and sales company, its rapidly expanding catalogue and how the profession of the sales agent is changing  

22 December 2022

The theatrical crisis and the space remaining in the market for independent film formed the focus of Turin’s Production Days

Turin 2022 - Torino Film Industry

The theatrical crisis and the space remaining in the market for independent film formed the focus of Turin’s Production Days

Those active within the industry gave their opinions on the gloomy overview of the sector offered by Ergo Research expert Michele Casula  

05 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

Europa Distribution tackles new and old challenges for the release of documentaries at IDFA

IDFA 2022 – IDFA for Professionals

Europa Distribution tackles new and old challenges for the release of documentaries at IDFA

The decline in cinema attendance for arthouse films after the pandemic and the challenges of releasing independent documentaries were among the many topics discussed by distributors at the festival  

01 December 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

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

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

"The work of the CNC is not the pursuit of profitability"

ARP Film Meetings 2022

"The work of the CNC is not the pursuit of profitability"

Dominique Boutonnat, president of the CNC, has clarified his intentions during a very animated debate about the diversity of creation organised during the 32nd ARP Film Meetings  

03 November 2022

Thomas Hosman shares Cineville’s success story at the International Distribution Summit

International Distribution Summit 2022

Thomas Hosman shares Cineville’s success story at the International Distribution Summit

The talk by the co-founder of the cinema subscription service explored the great advantages of an “all you can watch” offering vis-à-vis distributors and exhibitors  

03 November 2022

Distributors and sales agents discuss the marketing campaigns adopted for The Worst Person in The World and Compartment no.6 at the International Distribution Summit

International Distribution Summit 2022

Distributors and sales agents discuss the marketing campaigns adopted for The Worst Person in The World and Compartment no.6 at the International Distribution Summit

The conversation notably focused on strategies for selling, promoting and distributing European arthouse films  

03 November 2022

Ji.hlava looks at how regional filmmakers and theatre-goers must adapt to the new post-pandemic reality and the war

Jihlava 2022 – Jihlava Industry

Ji.hlava looks at how regional filmmakers and theatre-goers must adapt to the new post-pandemic reality and the war

The Czech gathering organised a panel discussion with film journalists from the Visegrad region in order to delve into the current state of documentary cinema and its near future  

02 November 2022

Elissa Federoff • Head of distribution, NEON

“We focus on films that have a really relevant point of view and that are culturally exciting for the moment”

Elissa Federoff • Head of distribution, NEON

We discussed US-based NEON’s business model, and the company’s strategies for handling European and foreign films  

28 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

At the MIA, panellists ask: “Are free models set to reshape the European VoD landscape?”

MIA 2022

At the MIA, panellists ask: “Are free models set to reshape the European VoD landscape?”

The urgency of intercepting younger audiences, exploiting library titles and public support were among the topics tackled during the discussion  

19 October 2022

Xavier Henry-Rashid • Sales agent, Film Republic

“The problem is that there is no discernible business model in sales”

Xavier Henry-Rashid • Sales agent, Film Republic

During our interview, we spoke about how the UK-based company’s business model and the work of sales agents in Europe are both evolving  

14 October 2022

Berlinale Generation hit The Quiet Girl surpasses the €1 million mark at the British and Irish box office

Box Office - Ireland/UK

Berlinale Generation hit The Quiet Girl surpasses the €1 million mark at the British and Irish box office

Colm Bairéad’s coming-of-age drama has already broken several records for an Irish-language film and continues to reach new heights as the highest-grossing such film in history  

13 October 2022

Bruno Castro • Director, Alvalade Cineclube

"We need to move beyond preconceived ideas"

Bruno Castro • Director, Alvalade Cineclube

The Portuguese professional spoke to us about the situation in his country and the important role played by film clubs in guiding audiences back to cinemas  

11 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

Call for Estates General of French Cinema: French independents make their voices heard

Industry / Market - France

Call for Estates General of French Cinema: French independents make their voices heard

Representing every sector of the industry, a great number of auteur cinema professionals ring the alarm and question public authorities’ vision for their future  

07 October 2022

The techniques for engaging audiences are already there, say speakers at the Europa Distribution’s panel in San Sebastián

San Sebastián 2022 - San Sebastián Industry

The techniques for engaging audiences are already there, say speakers at the Europa Distribution’s panel in San Sebastián

The members of the distributors network discussed how to create the spark to reignite the passion of audiences at the Spanish festival  

06 October 2022

Experts at the Zurich Summit discuss luring audiences to see arthouse titles

Zurich 2022 – ZFF Industry

Experts at the Zurich Summit discuss luring audiences to see arthouse titles

A panel of four international executives in the theatrical space spoke about audience retention and development at arthouse theatres, as well as co-existing with the streamers  

03 October 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

Tiivi Tüür • Acquisitions executive, ERR

“There is a new generation flourishing, moving their main focus more to computer animation and 3D tech”

Tiivi Tüür • Acquisitions executive, ERR

We spoke to the Estonian executive, who talked through the content the pubcaster wishes to acquire, its target audiences and its distribution strategies  

27 September 2022

San Sebastián discusses the new ways for producers to overcome the fragmentation of the VoD system

San Sebastián 2022 - San Sebastián Industry

San Sebastián discusses the new ways for producers to overcome the fragmentation of the VoD system

In a talk organised by the European Producers Club, experts wondered how the subscriber crisis, AVoD and co-commissioning will impact today's industry  

26 September 2022

The Visitor from the Future: a model for the future?

Industry / Market - France

The Visitor from the Future: a model for the future?

The surprise success of François Descraques’s science-fiction film in French cinemas should make the industry think, according to distributor Vladimir Kokh (KMBO)  

23 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

At the Venice Production Bridge, French experts discuss XR distribution strategies

Venice 2022 – Venice Production Bridge

At the Venice Production Bridge, French experts discuss XR distribution strategies

VENICE 2022: During the talk, it emerged that marketing strategies are playing a much bigger role than in the past, affecting the whole creative process  

14 September 2022

The Czech Republic’s auteur cinema falls victim to global streaming wars

Industry / Market - Czech Republic/USA

The Czech Republic’s auteur cinema falls victim to global streaming wars

Owing to HBO's decision to cease production in the country, emerging domestic auteurs and producers will inevitably face more obstacles  

13 September 2022

Europa Distribution looks for ways to win audiences off the sofa in Haugesund

Haugesund 2022 – New Nordic Films

Europa Distribution looks for ways to win audiences off the sofa in Haugesund

The members of the European distributors network put the focus on building a community around film releases  

13 September 2022

During Venice’s VoD Market Day, Guy Bisson discloses the major streaming trends of the last 18 months

Venice 2022 – Venice Production Bridge

During Venice’s VoD Market Day, Guy Bisson discloses the major streaming trends of the last 18 months

VENICE 2022: The expert highlighted how AVoD and FAST are “a big thing now”, and how streamers are shifting their business model from customer acquisition to customer retention  

13 September 2022

Sweden boasts more streaming subscriptions than ever, Mediavision reveals

Industry / Market - Sweden

Sweden boasts more streaming subscriptions than ever, Mediavision reveals

During the past quarter, Swedish household penetration for paid streaming services amounted to 61%, resulting in a significant 5% increase on 2021 figures  

26 August 2022

Gabrielle Rozing  • Sales agent, Fortissimo Films

“We’re handling fewer and fewer films, and we follow more of a ‘boutique-like’ approach”

Gabrielle Rozing • Sales agent, Fortissimo Films

We sat down with the Dutch outfit’s general manager to discuss its editorial strategies and its line-up, among other topics  

25 August 2022

Paramount+ to land in Italy on 15 September, announces over 8,000 hours of content at launch

Industry / Market - Italy/USA

Paramount+ to land in Italy on 15 September, announces over 8,000 hours of content at launch

The service will be the exclusive home to US shows along with new Italian productions such as Corpo libero, Circeo, 14 giorni and Miss Fallaci  

15 August 2022

Michael Gubbins • Expert, author of Streaming Giants and Public Film Funding

“Public funders should take the opportunity to reflect on their role and how they can become more diverse and dynamic”

Michael Gubbins • Expert, author of Streaming Giants and Public Film Funding

The British analyst disclosed the possible scenarios European public funders could face in a landscape increasingly dominated by the streaming giants  

03 August 2022

EDMentorShe wraps its second year

Industry / Market - Europe

EDMentorShe wraps its second year

The second edition of the mentorship programme for distribution professionals, devised by Europa Distribution, has now wrapped in Brussels  

02 August 2022

Yuan Rothbauer and Andreas Rothbauer • Sales agents, Picture Tree International

“We are very confident about our business model in this fast-changing industry”

Yuan Rothbauer and Andreas Rothbauer • Sales agents, Picture Tree International

We take a closer look at the work carried out by the Berlin-based sales agency and its editorial strategy  

26 July 2022

Sabine Chemaly • EVP of International Distribution, Newen Connect - TF1 Studio

"When the sales business started about 30 years ago, it was very much about French companies dealing with French titles"

Sabine Chemaly • EVP of International Distribution, Newen Connect - TF1 Studio

We take a closer look at the market strategies carried out by the sales division of the French giant  

25 July 2022

European distributors discussed innovative tools at Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary 2022 – KVIFF Eastern Promises

European distributors discussed innovative tools at Karlovy Vary

Europa Distribution organised the first edition of the Film Distribution Innovation Hub in partnership with the Eastern Promises Industry Days  

21 July 2022

UK sees loss of half a million streaming subscriptions for Q2 of 2022

Industry / Market - UK

UK sees loss of half a million streaming subscriptions for Q2 of 2022

Inflation rises and shifting consumer habits have contributed to declines for SVoD services such as Netflix, aligning with global trends  

21 July 2022

Crew United’s Filmmakers for Ukraine platform launches the Online Charity Screenings

Distribution / Releases / Exhibitors - Ukraine

Crew United’s Filmmakers for Ukraine platform launches the Online Charity Screenings

The initiative aims to support the country’s film industry and to encourage movie enthusiasts to learn about the history of Ukraine and its people through the art of filmmaking  

15 July 2022

Europa Film Festivals and Europa International sign a document to strengthen the relationships between festivals and sales agents

Galway 2022

Europa Film Festivals and Europa International sign a document to strengthen the relationships between festivals and sales agents

The two parties signed "The Guide of Good Practices and Memorandum of Understanding" at this year’s Galway Film Fair, the Fleadh’s industry sidebar  

14 July 2022

Manuel Alduy • Director of Film and International Development, France Télévisions

"Platforms have sizeable ambitions and they contribute towards overall inflation"

Manuel Alduy • Director of Film and International Development, France Télévisions

The director breaks down the strategy of one of the biggest players in the European audiovisual field  

13 July 2022

At Sofia Meetings, independent distributors improved their communication skills

Sofia 2022 - Sofia Meetings

At Sofia Meetings, independent distributors improved their communication skills

During a closed Europa Distribution workshop, nine participants got to learn about the Process Communication Model in order to work better within their companies and with outside collaborators  

12 July 2022

HBO Max halts original productions in the Nordic countries, the Netherlands, Central Europe and Turkey

Industry / Market - Europe/USA

HBO Max halts original productions in the Nordic countries, the Netherlands, Central Europe and Turkey

For the time being, only Spain and France are spared from the company’s new strategy, following the merger with Warner Bros Discovery  

05 July 2022

Collaborate to Innovate announces the 13 new projects selected for its second edition

Distribution / Releases / Exhibitors - Europe

Collaborate to Innovate announces the 13 new projects selected for its second edition

Initiated by Europa Cinemas with the support of Creative Europe in 2021, the flagship scheme backs outstanding innovative and collaborative exhibition projects  

01 July 2022

“It’s time to stand up for your rights,” say creators at the latest European Audiovisual Observatory conference

Industry / Market - Europe

“It’s time to stand up for your rights,” say creators at the latest European Audiovisual Observatory conference

The panellists discussed the challenges of getting fair remuneration for their work and how their respective markets deal with the growing influence of streaming platforms  

30 June 2022

Cineuropa asks the experts: “Why is piracy increasing in the Nordic countries?”

Industry / Market - Sweden/Denmark/Finland/Norway

Cineuropa asks the experts: “Why is piracy increasing in the Nordic countries?”

According to the latest figures published by Mediavision, 17% of all people aged 15-74 in the region illegally streamed or downloaded films and TV episodes last month  

28 June 2022

The International Union of Cinemas unveils its annual report at CineEurope

Distribution / Releases / Exhibitors - Europe/Spain

The International Union of Cinemas unveils its annual report at CineEurope

According to the study, 2021 was a year of recovery, but 2022 results will be pivotal for the future of cinema exhibition  

24 June 2022

Film i Väst publishes “Creative Overload”, a new report on writing and directing in the golden age of content

Industry / Market - Sweden/Europe/USA

Film i Väst publishes “Creative Overload”, a new report on writing and directing in the golden age of content

We take a look at Wendy Mitchell’s latest report on the challenges and opportunities of working in a world where the divide between theatrical features and episodic content for platforms is growing  

24 June 2022

Studiocanal acquires Dutch FilmWorks

Industry / Market - France/Belgium/Netherlands/Luxembourg

Studiocanal acquires Dutch FilmWorks

The French giant has bought a majority stake in the Dutch production and distribution outfit operating in the Benelux region  

23 June 2022

Studiocanal seals a film output deal with Scanbox Entertainment

Industry / Market - France/Finland/Denmark/Norway/Sweden/Iceland

Studiocanal seals a film output deal with Scanbox Entertainment

The agreement will see Studiocanal’s slate of movies released in the Nordic countries, including the likes of Cédric Klapisch’s Rise and Eric Lartigau’s This One Summer  

23 June 2022

KVIFF.TV becomes Karlovy Vary’s official television channel

Karlovy Vary 2022

KVIFF.TV becomes Karlovy Vary’s official television channel

The festival’s VoD platform will stream content from the upcoming edition for fans all over the globe  

20 June 2022

Anne Vierhout • Distributor, Cinema Delicatessen

“The question is whether things are still in transition or have changed permanently”

Anne Vierhout • Distributor, Cinema Delicatessen

The distributor spoke about her company’s editorial policy, the Dutch market and how her work has changed over the last two years  

17 June 2022

Creative Europe Desk Poland explores audience development in the film industry

Industry / Market - Poland

Creative Europe Desk Poland explores audience development in the film industry

The city of Warsaw has hosted a one-day conference dedicated to tools and methods for building an audience for films as well as exploring new trends in marketing  

17 June 2022

Alessandro Giacobbe • Managing Director, Academy Two

“Without regulation on media windows, buying quality films in foreign markets doesn’t make sense”

Alessandro Giacobbe • Managing Director, Academy Two

The independent cinema operator and distributor has written a letter to Italy's Minister of Culture to prevent the disappearance of movie theatres which promote quality films  

16 June 2022

Denmark approves a 6% levy on streaming services, sparks debate and chaos among the industry

Industry / Market - Denmark

Denmark approves a 6% levy on streaming services, sparks debate and chaos among the industry

Cineuropa caught up with Viaplay reps and the Danish Producers’ Association to get their insights into the divisive provision recently approved by the Danish government  

16 June 2022

Frédéric Fiore • Chairman, Logical Pictures

"If we want to fund more atypical, provocative and “outstanding” content then private finance is key to this"

Frédéric Fiore • Chairman, Logical Pictures

The French group is continuing its growth, from the field of financing through to distribution, with its incorporation of The Jokers and its investment fund Logical Content Ventures  

13 June 2022

The cinema exclusivity window for Italian films is now 90 days

Industry / Market - Italy

The cinema exclusivity window for Italian films is now 90 days

The new decree is now in force and confirms the implementation of 2018’s decree with all the anticipated mechanisms in place and with the sole modification of a reduction in days from 105 to 90  

09 June 2022

Laurent Dutoit • Distributor and exhibitor, Agora Films

“It will be difficult for films such as Another Round, Nomadland or The Father to have enough theatres to be screened in”

Laurent Dutoit • Distributor and exhibitor, Agora Films

CANNES 2022: We caught up with the Swiss distributor and exhibitor to discuss why exhibitors are struggling to attract viewers back to theatres  

02 June 2022

At Cannes, experts discuss the circulation of European titles

Cannes 2022 - Marché du Film

At Cannes, experts discuss the circulation of European titles

CANNES 2022: The two-hour conference, organised by the European Audiovisual Observatory, explored in depth the figures, the challenges and the best practices behind the circulation of European films  

31 May 2022

How can France entice its audiences back to the movie theatres?

Cannes 2022

How can France entice its audiences back to the movie theatres?

CANNES 2022: The fall in attendance levels in France is no foregone conclusion, as the digitalisation of marketing and making ticket sales paper-free are just some of the directions suggested  

31 May 2022

Why are French people going to the cinema less often?

Cannes 2022

Why are French people going to the cinema less often?

CANNES 2022: The CNC has unveiled the results of an interesting qualitative analysis of the reasons why certain French viewers are not returning to the dark rooms  

31 May 2022

impACT explores the different ways to make audiences care

Cannes 2022 - Marché du Film

impACT explores the different ways to make audiences care

CANNES 2022: Trying to figure out what audience development really means and how to engage new people in a project was explored during a very lively panel  

30 May 2022

The challenges of producing for streamers in France explored at Cannes

Cannes 2022 - Marché du Film

The challenges of producing for streamers in France explored at Cannes

CANNES 2022: A case-study analysis with Netflix France and Prime Video France was organised during the Cannes Marché du Film  

30 May 2022

At Cannes, panellists discuss the relationship between festivals and sales outfits

Cannes 2022 - Marché du Film

At Cannes, panellists discuss the relationship between festivals and sales outfits

CANNES 2022: A few weeks ahead of its publication, two fest directors and two sales agents talk through the work-in-progress document they are preparing to improve the quality of their partnerships  

27 May 2022

Netflix attends a round table on French film negotiations

Cannes 2022

Netflix attends a round table on French film negotiations

CANNES 2022: The debate organised by the CNC highlighted the desire of industry professionals to continue negotiations so as to adapt to the growing change in the filmmaking business  

23 May 2022

Arthouse cinema in search of an audience

Cannes 2022

Arthouse cinema in search of an audience

CANNES 2022: The challenge of bringing audiences back after an unprecedented pandemic, which concerns the entire independent industry chain, was the focus of the debate organised by the CNC  

20 May 2022

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