The European Audiovisual Observatory announces its two 2024 Cannes conferences!

18 April 2024 Strasbourg

We will examine the role of cinemas in the promotion of a diverse film industry and present our new FOCUS report.

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The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new in-depth analysis of the national definitions of independent production in Europe and the frameworks governing copyright retention by independent producers.

Independent production and retention of intellectual property rights

16 April 2024 Strasbourg

What are the national approaches to defining independent producers and production and what are the national rules governing the retention of copyright to their work?

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The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new report on media ownership in Europe

SVOD: US powerhouses and European broadcasters fight back

9 April 2024 Strasbourg

The report aims at shedding light on the structure of the AV industry in Europe in terms of revenues as well as other performance indicators specific to key audiovisual market segments.

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The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new in-depth analysis of the various measures taken across Europe to protect children from the watching harmful content on VSPs

The protection of minors on video sharing platforms (VSPs): age verification and parental control

4 April 2024 Strasbourg

A must -read round up of the rules in today's Europe which aim at protecting children form harmful content available on video sharing platforms.

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Two new reports on SVOD usage (first time report) and content in TVOD, SVOD and FOD catalogues published by the European Audiovisual Observatory͏

30% of SVOD viewing time goes to content from the European Union plus UK

28 March 2024 Strasbourg

These reports provide an analysis of the consumption of films and TV seasons on SVOD and an analysis of the offer of films and TV seasons in VOD catalogues.

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The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new in-depth analysis of the measures taken across Europe to improve access for persons with disabilities to films, series and programmed.

New mapping report - Accessibility measures as implemented by AVMS providers for persons with disabilities

26 March 2024 Strasbourg

A must-read round up of the rules in today's Europe which aim at improving accessibility to films, series and programmes for persons with disabilities.

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Download our free one-stop shop report on European cinema, television and VOD now!

Key Trends 2023/2024 report just published

19 March 2024 Strasbourg

Download our free one-stop shop report on European cinema, television and VOD now!

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The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new in-depth analysis of algorithms and their regulation through EU law

Algorithmic transparency and accountability of digital services

14 March 2024 Strasbourg

A must-read round-up of the current issues concerning algorithm use in Europe and the legislator's approach to ensuring greater transparency in order to regulate these new AI systems.

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Rules for Observatory calls for tender

7 March 2024 Strasbourg

The European Audiovisual Observatory frequently publishes calls for tenders, enabling any company to become a supplier.

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The European Audiovisual Observatory has just published a new report on writers and directors of European films and TV/SVOD fiction

Theatrical film directors only directed 1.4 films between 2015 and 2022

5 March 2024 Strasbourg

This report provides an analysis of writers and directors of European theatrical films and TV/SVOD fiction produced in Europe between 2015-2022.

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The presentation will take place on Tuesday 19 March 2024 from 10.00 am (in the Auditorium Louis Pasteur)

Join the European Audiovisual Observatory at the Series Mania Forum to get the latest Key Trends in the Streaming and TV markets.

27 February 2024 Strasbourg

The presentation will take place on Tuesday 19 March 2024 from 10.00 am (in the Auditorium Louis Pasteur).

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European Audiovisual Observatory releases its preliminary 2023 European cinema data - Berlinale 2024

Towards a new normal? Cinema attendance in Europe keeps growing, up by 18% in 2023, although pre-pandemic highs remain far

15 February 2024 Strasbourg

European Audiovisual Observatory releases its preliminary 2023 European cinema data - Berlinale 2024.

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The European Audiovisual Observatory has just published a new report on films on offer in cinemas, on TV and on VOD.

Non-domestic films drove the increase in the number of European Union films accessible to EU citizens

13 February 2024 Strasbourg

This report provides an analysis of the offer of films in cinemas, on television and on video-in-demand in the European Union in 2022.

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The European Audiovisual Observatory has just published a new report on audiovisual works broadcast on European television channels.

Over 27 000 different films broadcast by European Union TV channels in 2022

8 February 2024 Strasbourg

This report provides an analysis of the offer of films and TV content in 2022.

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The European Audiovisual Observatory has just published a new report on Female professionals in European TV/SVOD fiction production.

Women working in European TV/SVOD fiction get 28% of assignments

6 February 2024 Strasbourg

This report provides an analysis of gender inequality for 6 categories of off-screen staff.

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The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new free analysis of the remuneration of creators in Europe in the licensing process

Fair remuneration for audiovisual authors and performers in licensing agreements

1 February 2024 Strasbourg

How can European law ensure a fair deal for our authors and performers in the audiovisual sector?

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THE EUROPEAN AUDIOVISUAL OBSERVATORY HAS JUST PUBLISHED A NEW REPORT ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF FICTION FILM FINANCING IN EUROPE

Fiction film financing in Europe: Production incentives are rising amid shrinking direct public funding and broadcaster investments

16 January 2024 Strasbourg

This report offers a first-time pan-European analysis of the year-by-year development of financing structures for the years 2016-2020.

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European Audiovisual Observatory under Georgian Presidency in 2024

8 January 2024 Strasbourg

Each January a different Observatory member country takes over its yearly rotating Presidency.

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