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The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes new edition analysis of theatrical films distributed on TV and VOD in the EU
84% of all films on release in European cinemas in 2022 were made available on TV and/or VOD in 2023
3 March 2026
Strasbourg
The report analyses the availability of theatrical films released in cinemas and then broadcast on linear TV or available on SVOD, TVOD and FOD.
The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes this year's new edition of its report on the financing of European films
The average budget for European fiction films was EUR 2.17 million in 2023, and public support made up 47% of their financing
26 February 2026
Strasbourg
The report aims at providing concrete figures on how European theatrical fiction films are being financed.
Our workshop summary takes a deep dive into advertising regulation in Europe!
How are commercial communications - online advertising - regulated across the different broadcasting channels, video-sharing platforms and influencer accounts?
24 February 2026
Strasbourg
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