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The Department for Market Information provides statistical and economic analysis of the trends in the European cinema, television, video and internet sectors. It also produces intelligence on the means of financing of these various sectors.
From cinema to VOD: a case study of recent films
New analysis from the Observatory on the release of films in cinemas and on VOD. Focusing on recent films, the analysis addresses research questions such as: What is the status of “films” in VOD catalogues as regards their release in cinemas?
Fiction film financing in Europe: A sample analysis of films released in 2016
This report is the result of a collaboration between the European Audiovisual Observatory and the European Film Agency Research Network (EFARN). It aims to provide figures on European theatrical fiction film funding, offering a pan-European perspective to complement work done at national levels.
EFARN Research Highlights 2018
The EFARN brings together researchers actively involved in the collection, analysis and publication of data on the European film industry. This 15th anniversary publication presents a selection of studies from its members, giving an overview of current research topics, from VOD to gender statistics.
The exploitation of catalogue films in the EU: Cinema, television and video on demand
Films that have already completed a first run of exploitation through the different distribution windows are known as “catalogue titles”. This report outlines an overview of the commercial exploitation of catalogue films in the EU across the three main distribution windows: cinema, TV and VOD.
Audiovisual media in Europe: Localised, targeting and language offers
This report provides an overview of the European audiovisual media landscape by looking at the origin of linear and pay-on-demand audiovisual services and their circulation through three complementary angles.
TV news channels in Europe: Offer, establishment and ownership
This new report provides an overview of the TV news channel landscape in Europe. It quantifies the offer of TV news channels in Europe, analysing their typology, assessing their availability, and identifying where they are established.
Key trends in Russian cinema
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the development of the Russian film industry between 2013 and 2017. The authors analysed data on the state of film production, distribution, and exhibition, and also considered both actual and potential changes to relevant legislation.
Brexit in context: The UK in the context of the EU audiovisual market
This report provides the key figures on: The weight of the UK within the EU audiovisual market; Co-productions between the UK and other EU28 countries; Import/ export of films between the UK and other EU28 countries; The circulation of audiovisual services between the UK and the EU.
Online video sharing: Offerings, audiences, economic aspects
This report presents the evolution of online video sharing, the main players, and the relationships with the programmes’ creators. It analyses the usage of video sharing platforms and their business models. It discusses the potential impact on the audiovisual sector.
FOCUS 2018- World Film Market Trends (33 €)
"Focus 2018" contains all key figures of the film industry in the most important countries. It provides a concise analysis of results and tendencies country by country, together with recent figures.
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YEARBOOK KEY TRENDS
Cinema, video
and on-demand
audiovisual services
- The pan-European
picture
Latest edition available here.
Former editions available here.
Studies and data from the European film agencies
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