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Invitation to our Brussels conference: TV and film production in Europe – 
the state of independence? 

Conference highlights

• What is the role and what are the challenges faced by independent TV and film producers in Europe today?
• Can European and national regulation stimulate independent film and TV production in Europe?

The European Audiovisual Observatory invites you to this free access public conference. Together with an expert panel and you, the audience, we’ll be zooming in on independent production in Europe.

Download the conference programme here.

When? Tuesday 4 February 2020
Where? Representation of the Free State of Bavaria to the European Union, Rue Wiertz 77, 1000 Brussels.
What time? We invite you to a networking buffet lunch at 12.00 followed by the conference from 13.00 - 15.00.

We look forward to welcoming you! Conference language is English only.

MAVISE database for TV, VOD services and their licences.

MAVISE, our free access database provides information on television channels, on-demand services and licences in 41 European countries and in Morocco.
Find the licensing country and owners of audiovisual services available in Europe. Create lists of services in Europe based on your criteria. Explore the European registries of licences, and download your search results.

Access it here                                                             

The independence of media regulatory authorities in Europe

Europe’s main piece of media legislation – the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) – was recently revised and a new version entered into force.
The Observatory has a vigilant eye on European media legislation and has released, with the aid of its partner institution, the University of Amsterdam's IViR, an analysis of what the new AVMSD will mean for European regulators.

Acccess it here