Industry Report: Market Trends
Articles, interviews, news, analysis on market trends
Italian cinemas earned €496 million in box office takings and recorded 68 million admissions in 2025, on a par with the previous two-year period
Italian film is strengthening its market share, thanks not least to the return of Checco Zalone, whose movie was the biggest box office hit of the year, earning €36 million in a mere 7 days
"Competition in global arthouse cinema is incredibly intense these days, and you have to stand out"
Frédéric Boyer • Artistic Director, Les Arcs Film Festival
The Alpine festival’s selector sheds light on the Work in Progress line-up, set to unspool on 14 December, and gives his opinion on the current state of the market
Black Nights 2025 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event
The role of film schools is praised and challenged at Tallinn Black Nights
As the industry transforms, educators from FAMU, Warsaw Film School and Aalto debated how film schools can stay relevant, balancing artistic freedom, resilience and practical training
Industry / Market - Spain/France/Germany/Italy
The Unlocking New Audiences study analyses new television viewing habits in Spain, France, Germany and Italy
There is a shift towards free, ad-supported models, with 75% of respondents watching video-on-demand with adverts or FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV) once a week
Institutions / Legislation - Spain
The Audiovisual Compliance quality seal guarantees compliance with sector regulations
The pioneering initiative in the European Union, launched in Spain a few days ago, is obtained following an audit conducted by experts in audiovisual legislation and is renewed annually
“Futura Cinema acts as a bridge between cinemas, cultural innovation and technological solutions”
Anne Pouliquen • Founder and Director, Futura Cinema
We met with the director of the incubator programme dedicated to innovation in cinema theatres and cultural venues, which is now opening up on a European scale
Industry / Market - UK/Hungary
Leverage Point Entertainment launches, aiming to embed systemic sustainability in film and TV production
The services of the London- and Budapest-based venture will range from carbon budgeting and decarbonisation strategies to script consulting and sustainable storytelling
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
