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 questions head-on. This 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.

Unterkunft	Will be available for booking.
Ort	tba
Datum	2025
Format	On-site workshop
Zielgruppe	Film and TV professionals interested in co-production
Sprache	English
Preis	590 EUR Early Bird discount until Oct. 31, 2025, otherwise 690 EUR (incl. meals, excl. accommodation)
Teilnahmezertifikat	Yes
Stipendien	Scholarships and discounts available (details below)

Bestandteile des Angebotes

Hotel Accommodation (4 Nights | 2025)

Optional

European Co-Production - Legal and Financial Aspects

Workshop participation

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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.

Apply: Scholarship Application.

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

Discounts and Other Scholarships

Company Discounts:

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.

Important: Discounts and scholarships cannot be combined.

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
Croatia - Croatian Audiovisual Cente : Support for Cinema-Related Activities
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
Sweden - Swedish Film Institute: Courses and Seminars
Switzerland - Media Desk Suisse: Training Scholarships

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