European Co-Production - Legal and Financial Aspects

In the age of limited resources and an abundance of content, co-productions are becoming increasingly crucial for the success of European films and series. Juggling a broad variety of complex issues on a daily basis before the pandemic, co-productions today face a whole new set of challenges. How will last year’s productions stops, closed theatres and changed distribution chains affect co-productions long-term? What are the learnings from the past year and how can co-producers implement these in their work going forward? How can companies along the value chain ensure the sustainable development of their businesses in volatile times?

EUROPEAN CO-PRODUCTION tackles these complex issues head-on. The workshop offers exclusive insights into the making of several recent European co-productions as well as a comprehensive overview of the legal and financial elements of co-productions. Inside reports, hands-on tips and interactive learning will support participating professionals in handling the changing complexities of European co-productions successfully.

The workshop is open to professionals along the value chain working in the co-production of feature films and drama series. Participants will benefit from the experience of acclaimed European producers and leading experts in financing, production, sales and distribution. Various networking and group collaboration opportunities allow to connect with European colleagues and pave the way for new business opportunities.

Unterkunft	Sold out. Please get in touch if you still need accommodation.
Location	Berlin, Germany
Date	November 23-25, 2023 (excl. Travel Days)
Uhrzeit	Approx. 9:00-17:30 each workshop day
Format	On-site workshop
Zielgruppe	Film and TV professionals interested in co-production
Sprache	English
Preis	690 EUR (incl. meals, excl. accommodation)
Teilnahmezertifikat	Yes
Stipendien	Scholarships and discounts are available (details below)

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European Co-Production - Legal and Financial Aspects

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Topics

Updated industry overview, including the latest developments
Financial landscape in Europe and beyond
Funding strategies: public & private financing sources, banks and bonds
Revenue sharing & waterfall scenarios
Legal framework: bilateral treaties and European Convention on Cinematographic Co-Production
Step-by-step analysis of a typical co-production agreement
Case studies of recent European co-productions
Hands-on tools & group exercise in devising a financing strategy
The current world of sales & distribution
New industry players and business models

Benefits

In-depth understanding of the financial and legal framework of European co-production today
Expert tips and practical tools on how to protect your interests
Exclusive insights into cutting-edge case studies
Access to acclaimed producers and leading industry experts
Interactive sessions with space for questions and exchange
Opportunity to test and apply the acquired knowledge
Excellent opportunities for networking and group collaboration
An active and interdisciplinary group of participants and industry experts
Opportunity to establish valuable and long-lasting business relationships with audiovisual professionals from all over Europe

Erich Pommer Institut Scholarships

A limited number of mostly partial scholarships is available for nationals of the following countries thanks to our Creative Europe - MEDIA funding: Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia.

Participants from countries that are not part of European Union's MEDIA initiative may still be viable for a scholarship depending on their participation in the MEDIA strand. These countries include: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Republic of Serbia and Ukraine.

The deadline for scholarships has passed.

We encourage all applicants to seek financial support with their national/regional funding bodies.

Other Scholarships and Discounts

Company discounts: The second person from the same company is eligible for a discount of EUR 200 when booking at the same time and at the non-discounted rate. Please contact us to receive the discount code.

Please consider applying for funding in your home countries.

Belgium / Flanders: Flanders Audiovisual Fund (VAF) training support (contact person: Koen Baeyens)
Finland: AVEK training supports | The Finnish Film Foundation training supports for distributors and exhibitors (contact person: Ilmari Arnkil)
Ireland: Screen Ireland Bursary Award
Lithuania: Lithuanian Film Centre scholarships
Norway: Norwegian Film Institute support for international initiatives
Netherlands: Netherlands Film Fund training support
Poland: Polish Film Institute financial support
Switzerland: Media Desk Suisse training support

Please note: Discounts and scholarships are not combinable.

Art'Otel Berlin Mitte

This unique hotel in Berlin Mitte exhibits original art by Georg Baselitz. Take a stroll through the hotel's public areas to see his work, and pull up a chair at Upside Down Bar & Restaurant for a delicious meal or some memorable cocktails.

The art'otel Berlin Mitte has 109 modern guest rooms for a relaxing stay in the centre of Berlin. All rooms and suites are furnished in modern style and decorated with original works by George Baselitz. The art'otel Berlin Mitte also offers seven well-equipped meeting rooms, four of which are located in the hotel's historic wing, the magnificent 17th century rococo-style Ermelerhaus.

Relax, wine and dine in the Upside Down Bar & Restaurant in the historic Ermelerhaus at art'otel Berlin Mitte. The restaurant is named after the upside-down paintings by Georg Baselitz. At the bar, you can enjoy classic international drinks, unique cocktails and a selection of wines from all over Europe. The menu includes light meals, small dishes and snacks inspired by Mediterranean ingredients and flavours.

The hotel offers private parking, currency exchange and luggage storage. The nearest metro station is just a few minutes' walk away.

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The experts were selected carefully and gave us detailed up-to-date insights into this very complex subject, both in terms of feature film and series - including the current challenges facing the film industry in the light of the streaming revolution and the actual Covid-19 crisis. I will benefit from this great workshop in my future work.
Dana Höfinger, Global Screen (A Brand of Telepool), Germany
The European Co-production workshop provides a perfect platform to refresh and update your know-how on financing, legal and practical aspects of the European co-production business. But most of all it caters for a perfect environment to meet existing and, most probably, future partners on exciting and inspiring projects.
Robin Kerremans, Caviar, Belgium
The course is a perfect balance between theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Experts and also participants are extremely open to share their experience and you will leave the course not only more skilled and confident on business matters but also with a bunch of filmmakers from different countries with whom you will be willing to develop and produce new film projects in the future. For me it is a true win-win story.
Kristele Pudane, Domo Group SIA, Latvia