With 27 distinct film/AV markets, Europe is a mosaic of rich stories waiting to be told. As international co-productions surge, the EU revisits the role of territorial exclusivity. Can we secure this long-standing pillar of film/AV funding? Can cross-border partnerships still foster cultural and linguistic diversity amid this regulatory pressure?

The Panel is organised on 15 May, 2025 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the Palais Stage and online, as part of the series of conferences of the Cannes Film Market, with Kim Foss (Managing Director, Camera Film and Grand Teatret), Anders Kjærhauge (CEO, Zentropa) and Laura Mirabella (Chief Marketing Officer, Vision Distribution) as speakers.

The intention of the EU’s AI Act was to enable the development of responsible AI and ensure that the cultural and creative sectors can continue to grow across European territories.

FIAPF together with authors, performers and other rightholders across the copyright-based sectors call out the fact that the 3rd draft of the GPAI Code of Practice sets an implementation standard which undermines the objectives of the EU AI Act, contravenes EU law and ignores the intention of the EU legislator.

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The Framework of Actions, developed within the framework of the EU Audiovisual Social Dialogue Committee by employers’ and workers’ organisations, takes stock of existing diversity and inclusion initiatives and maps the way forward.

The Framework for Action on Diversity and Inclusion complements the Framework for Action on Gender Equality, which was adopted by the European social partners in 2011 and was updated in 2023.

FIAPF is pleased to announce the Baltic Film & Creative Tech Cluster (BFCTC) as a new member. Based in Vilnius, Lithuania, BFTCC is a vibrant community of over 120 production companies dedicated to defending the interests of Lithuanian producers of all audiovisual formats and to strengthening global and regional networks

Gold Coast, Australia

Each year, during the APSA ceremony, FIAPF presents their Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film to a filmmaker from the Asia Pacific region who strongly contributes to the development of our sector at national, regional and international levels.

The Award celebrates Cliff Curtis’ impressive career which was built on demanding choices to both New Zealand and international films, whilst recognizing his strong commitment to screen storytelling that truly speaks to all audiences, including through his personal support of filmmakers from New Zealand’s indigenous communities.

The FIAPF Award for Outstanding Contribution to Film in the Asia Pacific Region was remitted at the 17th Ceremony of the Asia Pacific Screen Awards that took place on 30th November, 2024 on Australia’s Gold Coast.

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Florence Girot joins back the International Federation of Film Producers’ Associations (FIAPF) as Festivals Senior Director. The appointment is effective as of 2nd September 2024. Florence had served as Festivals Director of FIAPF from 2017 to 2022.

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The FIAPF is pleased to announce the Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA) and the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce (SIFCC) as new members. Based in Mumbai and Chennai respectively, IMPPA and SIFCC have a long history of supporting Indian cinema.

FIAPF cosigns with more than 200 organisations representing the creative copyrighted-based sector a call on the EU Member States to show global leadership and approve the EU AI Act on 2nd February 2024.

See the call here

FIAPF wishes to thank those Members of the European Parliament who voted earlier today in favour of preserving cultural diversity and an healthy and vibrant film and audiovisual production and distribution sector in Europe.

FIAPF approaches the upcoming review of the EU Geo-Blocking Regulation with a clear indication from the European Parliament that the single market and access of consumers to audiovisual services cannot be built at the expense of the fundamental principles that underpin the ability of our sector to raise production financing and work with dedicated distribution partners.

See the Joint Industry Statement and FIAPF’s position paper

Ahead to a crucial vote at the European Parliament, 700+ companies, trade associations, trade unions, festivals, markets from the film and audiovisual sector recalls that geo-blocking is pivotal to finance, co-produce, distribute and market film and other audiovisual productions within the EU.

Signatories call for a report previously approved by the Internal Market and Consumers’ Protection (IMCO) Committee of the European Parliament to be amended accordingly by Members of the European Parliament on 13 December, 2023.

See the Joint Industry Statement and FIAPF’s position paper on the IMCO Committee Report

The Award will celebrate Jeremy Chua’s outstanding contribution as a producer backing a new generation of filmmakers from Asia and collaborating with financial partners and talents from the region to bring audacious stories to the screens thriving on the international circuit.

The FIAPF Award for Outstanding Contribution to Film in the Asia Pacific Region will be remitted at the 16th Ceremony of the Asia Pacific Screen Awards to take place on 3rd November, 2023 on Australia’s Gold Coast.

More information here

FIAPF welcomes SPA -Screen Producers Association as a member from 1st July, 2023.

SPA is the peak Australian industry and trade body representing and supporting the interests of over 800 companies, both large and small, in their production of screen stories across all genres and formats.

FIAPF congratulates women animators from Brazil, Chile, Dominican Republic, Kenya, Malaysia and Turkey selected to participate to the 2023 Stories x Women programme. The programme will include a mentorship programme and pitching opportunities during the upcoming Annecy Festival and MIFA

See today press release

Stories x Women is a programme co-organised by FIAPF and WIA

After two years of research, a website providing guidance and references to accompany European production companies in the process of producing with carbon footprint in mind in the EU is launched.

The website includes a database of initiatives in Europe and a booklet developed by an experts group.

This project is developed by FIAPF, CEPI, EBU, FIA, FIM and UNI MEI.

FIAPF announces AQPM as a new member from 2023.

Established in Montreal, AQPM represents more than 160 production companies operating from Quebec (Canada).

FIAPF announces the accreditation of Fantastic Fest as a competitive festival specialised in horror, fantasy, sci-fi and action film.

The accreditation is effective from the 2023 edition of the festival to take place in Austin, Texas (USA) from 21st to 28th September, 2023.

Read the press release.

FIAPF and WIA are proud to confirm the second edition of Stories x Women.

The programme supports access to international opportunities for stories told by women animators from emerging national film and audio-visual animation communities of Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.

The Call for Application is launched today with full details in the Guidelines and the Application Form.

Deadline for applications is 24th March, 2023

Bern, Switzerland

Cannes, France