Public financing for film and television content – The state of soft money in Europe

07/10/2016 Authors: Gilles Fontaine, Julio Talavera, Martin Kanzler, European Audiovisual Observatory

The report covers the 4 existing public support mechanisms designed to foster the film and audiovisual sectors, defining the characteristics and current use of each: public funds, fiscal incentives, obligations for broadcasters to invest in film and audiovisual content and guarantee facilities.

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Impact analysis of fiscal incentive schemes supporting film and audiovisual production in Europe

15/12/2014 Authors: Jonathan Olsberg, Andrew Barnes (Olsberg SPI)

The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new analysis of the impact of fiscal incentive schemes – tax shelters, tax rebates and tax credits - which aim at stimulating investment in the production of film and audiovisual works.

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Public Funding for Film and Audiovisual Works in Europe

01/10/2012 Author: Susan Newman-Baudais, European Audiovisual Observatory

The report focuses on film funds in 37 European countries operating at pan-European, national and sub-national levels and looks at their activities in support of film, television and new media.

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Public Funding for Film and Audiovisual Works in Europe - A Comparative Approach

01/09/2008 Author: Lange A. & Westcott T., OBS with the collaboration of Newman S. (OBS) and Debande O. (EIB)

This report draws the exhaustive landscape of public financing available to producers, distributors and exhibitors.

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Comparative analysis of national aid mechanisms

Public Aid Mechanisms for the Film and the Audiovisual Industry in Europe

01/01/2008

The whole landscape of public support systems for the cinema and audiovisual industries is depicted, portraying the great diversity of national and regional policies.

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