EURIMAGES
EURIMAGES is a film fund run by The Council of Europe and supports co-production and distribution of European films. Eurimages' first objective is cultural, in that it endeavours to support works which reflect the multiple facets of a European society whose common roots are evidence of a single culture. The second one is economic, in that the Fund invests in an industry which, while concerned with commercial success, is interested in demonstrating that cinema is one of the arts and should be treated as such.
You can enter the EURIMAGES website here
THE NORDIC FILM AND TV FUND (NFTF)
The purpose of the Nordic Film & TV Fund is to promote the production of audio-visual projects in the Nordic countries by participating in the top-up financing of feature films, TV-fiction, TV-series, short films and creative documentaries. In order to obtain support from the Fund, the film has to be suitable for theatrical release, television broadcasting or other forms of distribution.
The NFTF website is: www.nordiskfilmogtvfond.com
FILMKONTAKT NORD (FkN)
Filmkontakt Nord is a nordic organization offering a range of services and events designed to stimulate and facilitate Nordic and international production and distribution collaboration. Its range of services include, but are not limited to, a news service, a video library, an international market platform and film and contact databases. Among activities organized by Filmkontakt Nord are information sessions, seminars, debates and events at major film festivals, markets and forums where the short film and documentary communities convene.
The Filmkontakt Nord website is: www.filmkontakt.dk
EUROPEAN FILM PROMOTION (EFP)
European Film Promotion (EFP) was established in 1997. With 22 national export and promotion organisations from 23 countries, EFP is uniquely positioned to promote and market European cinema - and the talent behind it - throughout the world. EFP’;s mandate is three-fold: - to increase the visibility of European films at key international film festivals and markets via the presentation of high-profile press, industry and public events; - to design initiatives at selected festivals and markets which offer European filmmakers greater access to the international marketplace; - and to promote and support Europe’;s up-and-coming filmmaking talent.
The EFP website is: www.efp-online.com/
MEDIA
MEDIA stands for "Measures to Encourage the Development of the European Industry of the Audiovisual Production." The programme is funded by the European Union, but the EFTA member states Norway, Iceland and Lichtenstein take part in the programme due to the EEA contract concerning the European economic area.
More information on the MEDIA programme can be found at www.mediadesk.is
SCANDINAVIAN FILMS
Scandinavian Films is a collaboration between the Nordic film institutes that organize events together and share an office at the Berlin and Cannes film festivals. Scandinavian Films also coordinate other major Nordic initiatives and focuses, i.e. in Toronto, Amsterdam (IDFA) and Clermont-Ferrand.
The Scandinavian films website is: www.scandinavian-films.org
THE EUROPEAN FILM ACADEMY
The European Film Academy was founded by European filmmakers in November 1988 in connection with the first European Film Awards. The Academy works to promote European filmmaking the world over, regardless of borders, politics, economy and education, and hosts several conferences, workshops and classes each year.
More information on the European Film Academy can be found at www.europeanfilmacademy.org
EUROPEAN DOCUMENTARY NETWORK (EDN)
EDN is a meeting point for all professionals, who work with documentary film and television. EDN started September 1996 as a membership organisation for filmmakers, producers, production companies, distributors, associations, film institutions & boards, universities and festivals, broadcasters and film & television agencies. EDN supports, stimulates and networks within the sector in Europe.One major focus has been to inform the members about possibilities for co-production and other kind of collaboration across the borders. This is done through individual service to members, including consultancy on film projects and through workshops and conferences. And through the indispensable EDN TV Guide and DOX Magazine.
The EDN website is: www.edn.dk