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🌟 Youth are the driving force of creativity and innovation in European Creative Industries, especially in reshaping the film industry! Their diverse perspectives need authentic spaces for expression and validation. Let's strengthen pre-industry initiatives, empowering young creators from all backgrounds to challenge norms and redefine the industry. By engaging youth in decision-making, we ensure relevant, dynamic storytelling, fostering a robust and future-oriented European film sector. Read the latest policy brief from university of Vienna researchers on the engagement and inclusion of young people in the European film industry at #Reboot website and the link below 🎥 https://lnkd.in/dJxdzyTh #YouthInFilm #EuropeanCreativeIndustries #InnovationInFilm #NewPublication #YouthEngagement #RebootInsights European Commission Universität Wien Katharine Sarikakis Angeliki Chatziefraimidou Gentiana Ramadani Janina Jüngst

IN GOD WE TRUST, ALL OTHERS MUST BRING DATA (INCLUDING YOU!) Its no new news that the entertainment industry is going through a massive pivot. The value chain is going from producer centric to creator/audience centric (kudos Doug Shapiro for outlining it very clearly). Streaming landscape is ultra competitive (as Evan Shapīro has pointed out in his recent excellent writings). Add European elections, economic pressures, conflicts and reverberations of COVID and SAG strikes. In this enviroment executives, ecosystem leaders, and policymakers (either straight in governments, film and media orgs or elswhere) have to make some tough decisions. And gut feeling does not help (always). Our colleagues Jakob Isak Nielsen, @Cathrin Bengesser, @Ivana Kostovska, Marius Øfsti & et al at CresCine have put together a remarkable dossier on the State of small European (film) markets. Its comprehensive, solid, interactive and easy to explore - a total must read for anyone in this business. Dive in, it will help you to make better decisions and bring you the data-> AC Coppens Manu Guddait, Tine Fischer, Edith Sepp, Rolandas Kvietkauskas Laimonas Ubavičius, Dita Rietuma, Ene Katrine Rasmussen, Roosa Toivonen, Ross Keane, Luís Chaby Vaz, Virginie Nouvelle Heidy Purga Karlo Funk Sarah Geeroms Ezra Eeman Sofie Hvitved Loïc De Visscher Anssi Komulainen Eleni Sharp, Rafaël Huybrechts, Ricardo Tomé, Wouter Quartier, Matthijs Wouter Knol.

🌟 EFM 2024 is Almost Here! Get Ready with Our Essential Survival Guide. The countdown is on for the European Film Market! With just a few weeks to go, don't miss your chance to maximize your market experience. Our EFM Survival Guide is packed with industry updates, market maps, and insider tips to navigate the event like a pro. 🔍 What's Inside? 💡 Latest industry updates to keep you ahead 💡 Detailed market maps for easy navigation 💡 Expert insider tips for successful networking 👉 Download Now and Dive into EFM 2024 Prepared! #EFM2024 #FilmMarket #Berlinale #IndustryInsights #MaximizeYourExperience

"🎉 Celebrating 10 years of excellence in film education! 🎬 Ronkel Media Education & Research Institute has been shaping future filmmakers with unparalleled dedication. From pioneering partnerships with Birmingham City University, UK, to fostering incredible student success stories, we've set the standard high. Here's to a decade of creativity, innovation, and limitless potential! 🌟 #RonkelMedia10Years #FilmEducation #SuccessStories"

SPI in partnership with the AFCI | Association of Film Commissioners International, are set to update and expand the Best Practice in Screen Sector Development study.   Originally launched in 2019, the study was a first-of-its-kind analysis of the strategies, policies, and other interventions used by governments worldwide to maximise their share of the screen production market.   The updated study will expand on the scope of the initial analysis, insights and case studies, considering the changes in the global screen sector over the past five years. https://lnkd.in/dnsq6kgX

As the Marché du Film wraps up this year, it’s interesting how filmmakers and entertainment professionals keep up on new industry trends, sharing insights and discussing how filmmaking and their vision can make a profound impact on our world.

#AFCI is working with Olsberg•SPI to update the Best Practice in Screen Sector Development Report originally published back in 2019 - with the rate of change over the last 5 years, we'll be interested to share the insights and findings with you. Stay tuned as to when/where you can be one of the first to be updated! #research #screendevelopment #bestpractice

That wraps up the 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam. It was another fantastic experience this year! Special thanks to Silvia Jaunsolo (lodging), Ottla, ¤ Xiang Tjoa ¤ Tjoa, Natasja Beckers, Ailton, and all our friends who made it happen! Eleni Koulouki, we missed you! After watching about 30 movies, here are my top picks for you: 1. "De wereld van Carlijn" - Ariane Green 2. "Guerilla des Farc, l'avenir a une histoire" - Pierre Catles 3. "The Night Visitors" - Michael Gitlin 4. "Veni Vidi Vici" - Daniel Hoesl, Julia Niemann 5. "Voy! Voy! Voy!" - Omar Hilal Review: 1. A critical take on our banking system, presented as an in-house production. A true artistic masterpiece. 2. A glimpse into how supporters become opponents, fighting for a 'normal' existence after government disappointment. 3. Captivating footage of hidden natural wonders filmed with microlenses. The colors, motifs, and filming techniques are breathtaking. 4. A portrayal of power, prestige, and universal suffering. Power is both bestowed and influenced by our surroundings, implicating us all. 5. An entertaining depiction of real-life events gone awry, showcasing human capability amidst chaos, regardless of consequences. Many films fit within these genres for me. If you'd like more recommendations, feel free to ask.

66 experts from the European children's film industry as well as representatives from film and cultural policy bodies will meet in the German city of Erfurt to explore new strategies and policies aimed at strengthening the production, marketing and distribution of children’s film in Europe. The fourth edition of KIDS Regio Forum takes place 27-28 June under the patronage of both the European Parliament and the President of Eurimages - Council of Europe, Catherine Trautmann. The opening keynote is being delivered by Rikke Flodin, who will unveil key results of the new "Keeping Up With Children as an Audience" report. A joint project by KIDS Regio and Will & Agency / PUBLIKUM, this comprehensive qualitative study conducted over 12 European territories will provide valuable insights into the world of young cinema-goers. The findings will serve as a basis to positively shape the future of European film.

The Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (TMIIIP) has had a profound impact on the state, both economically and culturally. See the facts in this article on the economic and cultural impact of the film industry on Texas, past, current, and what can be. https://lnkd.in/gbdzVMrY