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. But making them happen has never been easy—and today, the challenges are only growing. Funding structures are shifting, audience habits are changing, and distribution models keep evolving.

So, what’s next for co-productions? How have recent industry shake-ups changed the game? What lessons can we take from the past year, and how can co-producers use them to move forward? Most importantly, how can companies across the value chain build lasting resilience in an industry that’s always in flux?

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. Expect insider insights, practical tips, and interactive sessions that will enable you to navigate the evolving landscape of European co-productions with confidence.

Designed for professionals across the entire value chain—whether in financing, production, sales, or distribution of feature films or drama series—this workshop provides valuable expertise from renowned European producers and leading industry experts.

Plus, with plenty of networking opportunities and collaborative group activities, you’ll connect with fellow professionals from across Europe, creating space for new business partnerships and opportunities.

Ort	Catalonia hotel, Berlin
Datum	27-29 November 2025
Format	On-site workshop
Zielgruppe	Film and TV professionals interested in co-production
Sprache	English
Preis	590 EUR Eraly bird discount– until October 1, 2025 Regular Price: 690 EUR (incl. meals but exclude accommodation)
Teilnahmezertifikat	Yes
Stipendien	Scholarships and discounts 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

Thanks to Creative Europe - MEDIA funding, a limited number of partial scholarships are available for nationals of the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Serbia, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine.

Applications are open.

Please follow the link below to apply.

Important: Do not register for the workshop while applying for a scholarship.

Discounts and Other Scholarships

Company Discount:

If a second person from the same company books at the same time and at the standard rate, they are eligible for a EUR 200 discount. To claim this, please reach out to us for a discount code.

EAVE Alumni Discount:

Thanks to our partner EAVE, we are offering a EUR 90 discount to alumni of their programme.

Please note scholarships and discounts are non-combinable.

Funding Opportunities in Your Country:

We encourage all applicants to seek financial support from their national or regional funding bodies, as they may offer bursaries or grants to cover training and professional development.

For information on potential financial support for participating in MEDIA-funded trainings, please contact the MEDIA Desk in your country or region. Please note that participation costs for MEDIA trainings are eligible expenses under MEDIA Development grants.

Here are some opportunities available:

Austria - Austrian Film Institut : Professional Development Grants
Belgium - Flanders Audiovisual Fund : Training Grants / Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel :
Training Support

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Czech Republic - Audiovisual Producers’ Association: Grants for Producers
Denmark - Danish Film Institute : Professional Training
Estonia - Estonia Film Centre: Training and Education Support
Finland - Finnish Film Foundation: Support for Distributors and Exhibitors / AVEK: Training Grants
Germany - MOIN Filmförderung Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein : Training and Qualification Support / KOMPASS - Help for Solo Entrepreneurs: KOMPASS Program / HessenFilm und Medien: Step Support / Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Filmförderung: Talent Development
Ireland - Screen Ireland: Bursaries and Grants
Italy - Fondo Audiovisivo Friuli-Venezia Giulia: Training and Education Funding / Trentino Film Commission: Film Fund and Training Support
Lithuania - Lithuanian Film Centre: Support for Film and Cultural Professionals
Luxembourg - Film Fund Luxembourg: Continued Education Grants
Netherlands - Netherlands Film Fund: Training and Lab Organization Grants
Norway - Norwegian Film Institute: Reisestipend utland | NFI
Serbia - Film Center Serbia: Training Scholarships
Sweden - Swedish Film Institute: Courses and Seminars
Switzerland - Media Desk Suisse: Training Scholarships

The Catalonia Berlin Mitte Hotel

The Catalonia Berlin Mitte hotel owes its name to its central location in the city’s Mitte district, just 10–15 minutes’ walk from Museum Island and 15–20 minutes’ walk to Alexanderplatz and historical Nikoleiviertel; Berlin’s entertainment area full of typical restaurants. The hotel is located just in front of the Heinrich Heine Metro Station (U8, two stops to Alexanderplatz).

Opened in February 2014 and located in a building dating from 1911 with an austere facade, typical garage entry leading into a quiet courtyard. The hotel has a unique lifestyle charm recreating the essence of Berlin with its industrial style, raw walls and graffitis in each floor created by well-known berliner artists. The 131 hotel rooms are spacious, modern and fully equipped and offer a perfect atmosphere for all kind of travelers.

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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
The workshop was very well structured, from a historical overview of European co-productions to a practical exercise in financing. The current topics and practical examples from experienced producers from different countries and markets were informative and inspiring and will help my work at Junifilm in the early stages of concept development and realisation of international co-productions.
Nils Loof, Junifilm, Germany