Industry Report: Market Trends
Articles, interviews, news, analysis on market trends
Distribution / Releases / Exhibitors - Europe
Theatrical releases remain a key gateway for EU films on TV and VoD, says new European Audiovisual Observatory report
The study provides an in-depth analysis of how theatrical films transitioned to linear television and VOD platforms across 17 EU countries
Industry / Market - Belgium/Europe
The Flanders Audiovisual Fund releases a new report on the use of artificial intelligence in audiovisual creation
The study asked about the intended and eventual usage of AI in requests for support in audiovisual projects, revealing low actual use but a diversity of arguments for and against its utilisation
“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
Distribution / Releases / Exhibitors - Europe
The International Federation of Film Distributors' and Publishers' Associations has published its 2024 manifesto
The text highlights the key role of European distributors, whose multifaceted profile allows them to act as investors, risk takers, curators and promoters
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
"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
“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
The “New professions for new scenarios” panel explores new roles within the global film industry and the importance of training
A panel discussion was organised by the Rome Lazio Film Commission on the new professional opportunities within the film and audiovisual sector, covering fields from innovation to inclusion
