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INDEX

07 Introduction 08 About EFP 09 Partners & Sponsors 11 Events and Initiatives 18 EFP Members — The Network 57 EFP Team

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One to One meetings during Producers On The Move 2014

Programme of the European Union

LOOKING BACK MOVING FORWARD

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rom the group of ten founding members who officially formed European Film Promotion (EFP) in 1997, EFP has grown into a leading international promotion organisation with representatives from 36 European countries. The members of EFP have created an exceptional and highly effective network in which they collaborate on the development and execution of innovative promotional events and activities which take place around the globe, throughout the year.

As participants in a pan-European association, the EFP member organisations are uniquely positioned to carry out the organisation’s mission: to promote European films and talent worldwide. In developing collaborative projects, each EFP member brings knowledge and tools specific to the respective country and culture.

When these resources are pooled, there is an extraordinary depth of information and creativity which guide the decisions concerning joint projects and initiatives.

EFP would like to thank the Creative Europe – MEDIA programme of the European Union whose support is so instrumental in making our worldwide activities possible, as well as our private and government sponsors. Thanks to their involvement and financial commitments, EFP has been able to provide the necessary tools in support of European cinema and a rich, invigorating film culture.

Martin Schweighofer EFP President September 2015

ABOUT EFP

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ounded in 1997, the EFP network now comprises professional organisations from 36 European countries, who are experts in promoting and marketing their own national cinema. Under the EFP umbrella, all of these organisations work together on the promotion of European films and talent around the world.

EFP devises, organises and carries out promotional activities and events on behalf of films, directors, producers, actors and sales agents.

The aims and objectives of EFP ’s activities are • to increase the competitive opportunities for European films in the international market place • to improve access for European film professionals to the international market place • to support the development of new up-andcoming talent • to contribute, where possible, to the opening of new markets for European films • to enhance the distribution and visibility of European films worldwide • to share the accumulated knowledge and experience of the association via its Europeanwide network

EFP ’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT

Martin Schweighofer Austrian Films VICE PRESIDENT

Pia Lundberg Swedish Film Institute Izabela Kiszka-Hoflik Polish Film Institute Nerina T. Kocjančič Slovenian Film Centre Christian Juhl Lemche Danish Film Institute Françoise Lentz Film Fund Luxembourg Mariette Rissenbeek German Films

PARTNERS AND SPONSORS E

uropean Film Promotion’s major support has come from the EU’s Creative Europe – MEDIA Programme, which has been at the forefront of all of EFP initiatives from the very start in 1997.

For this on-going support EFP is most grateful.

In addition, the Hamburg-based office receives funding from • the BKM (German State Minister for Culture and the Media) • the Film Fund Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein, and • the Ministry of Culture of the City of Hamburg.

EFP ’s events and activities are made possible thanks to the continual support from the EFP member organisations as well as from many additional partners and private companies, including: • • • • • • •

Eurimages Film- und Medienstiftung NRW Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg TESIRO Jewellery (main partner for SHOOTING STARS ) AUDI AG (for SHOOTING STARS ) Nordisk Film & TV Fond (for Film Sales Support) OMDC – Ontario Media Development Corporation (for Producers Lab Toronto) • film festivals, such as Berlin, Karlovy Vary, Toronto and Busan • Variety, Screen International, Cineuropa, Film New Europe and many other media partners

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EVENTS AND INITIATIVES

12 Films and Talent 14 Networking 15 Access to Markets

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FILMS AND TALENT

EUROPEAN SHOOTING STARS AT THE BERLIN IFF (FEBRUARY) Ten up-and-coming actors from ten different European countries connect and network with the international industry (casting directors, talent agents, directors and producers) with the aim of broadening and strengthening industry alliances.

The initiative emphasises the crucial role new talent can play in marketing European films and also offers support and publicity to young European actors and actresses as they begin to cross over from national prominence to an international career. www.shooting-stars.eu

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Natalia de Molina, Shooting Star Spain 2015

Future Frames 2015 participants

FUTURE FRAMES — TEN NEW FILMMAKERS TO FOLLOW AT THE KARLOVY VARY IFF (JULY) The initiative highlights the films of ten talented film students and graduates from film schools throughout Europe.

EFP and the festival introduce the young directors and their films to the public, film industry and press during two days of events and screenings.

The main goal of the initiative is to promote the films and their directors prior to and during the festival, and to help them begin to build up an industry network.

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WESTWIND EUROPEAN FILM SHOWCASE IN ST. PETERSBURG (OCTOBER) EFP organises a European Showcase with five to six films in St. Petersburg and subsequently arranges afterwards an attractive European online film festival on a leading Russian VoD platform.

This new two-track approach of an online European film week and the theatrical presentation of European films to the audience in St. Petersburg makes WestWind into a special endeavour.

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Panel during WestWind in Moscow

Swedish Director Gustav Danielsson (“The Twin”) with twin brother and actor Oscar Danielsson in Busan.

OPENING DOORS AT THE BUSAN IFF, SOUTH KOREA (OCTOBER) The aim of this initiative is to highlight the European films screening at this important cultural and business event in Asia, raise their visibility to the press, public and industry and support the sales of these films with a strong presence at the Asian Film Market. EFP activities are aime to increase the profile of the European films at the festival, assist the European industry, in particular sales agents, by running an umbrella booth at the Asian Film Market, and, in general, support the artistic delegation of directors who are attending the event.

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Alessandro Borrelli during Producers Lab Toronto 2014

Producers on the Move in Cannes 2015

PRODUCERS LAB TORONTO AT THE TORONTO IFF (SEPTEMBER) The initiative is organised by EFP in collaboration with the Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC) and the Toronto IFF. It aims to facilitate and increase international co-productions as well as strengthen the networking between the participating professionals.

The initiative brings together a group of talented and experienced producers from Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand for three days of workshops, seminars, pitching sessions, 1 : 1 meetings and discussions.

PRODUCERS ON THE MOVE AT THE CANNES IFF (MAY) EFP offers support and guidance to up-and-coming European producers during the Cannes Film Festival. In a highly selective process, the producers are chosen to take part in this initiative. EFP creates a tightly focused working environment involving project pitchings, 1 : 1 meetings and discussions. The aim of this initiative is to assist the producers in finding co-production partners for their upcoming projects, to strengthen industry networking opportunities and to offer a platform where their potential can be recognised.

ACCESS TO MARKETS

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FILM SALES SUPPORT (FSS) EFP ’S SUPPORT INITIATIVE FOR EUROPEAN

Guests at New York Industry screenings

INDUSTRY SCREENINGS NEW YORK (JUNE) Special industry screenings were launched with the aim of introducing new European films with a commercial potential to North American buyers.

Strategically well placed each year in June, the New York screenings showcase films from different European countries.

The screening series are financed through EFP ’s Film Sales Support initiative.

SALES AGENTS

The support scheme for the promotion and marketing of European films outside of Europe is available for eligible European sales companies. It has been backed by the Creative Europe MEDIA Programme of the European Union since 2004.

FSS covers 50 % of a sales company’s film-related marketing budget for the attendance at selected international film festivals and markets. On average, 45 % of the FSS supported films are being sold for distribution, in particular to North and South America, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East. The scheme complements EFP ’s existing promotional activities which aim to increase the visibility of European films and talent and advance cultural diversity around the world.

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FSS supported film “Tokyo Fiancée” at the Hong Kong FILMART 2015

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SCREENINGS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE OSCAR® SUBMITTED FILMS LOS ANGELES (NOVEMBER) The screenings take place annually prior and during the American Film Market.

Films screening under this umbrella have been selected as the national submissions for the Academy Award® for Best Foreign Language Film. The screenings are open to voting Academy members, international buyers attending the AFM, selected press and LA-based industry and are held for two purposes : to find distribution and to provide an opportunity for Academy members voting for Best Foreign Language Films to see the films.

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Igor Luther and Marko Igonda represented as guests “A Step Into The Dark”

“Tangerines” (left) and “Ida” (middle) both were screened during the Oscar® submission initiative in LA 2014.

UMBRELLA OFFICES

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FILMART HONG KONG, CHINA (MARCH) EFP provides support services under a European umbrella booth at the FILMART in Hong Kong. European sales agents have the opportunity to use the booth as a base for their meetings at this important film market.

GUADALAJARA FILM MARKET MEXICO (MARCH) EFP represents European films at the market of Guadalajara’s International Film Festival by running a European umbrella booth for European sales agents, EFP members and production companies.

ASIAN FILM MARKET BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA (OCTOBER) In addition to its support for European films and directors at the Busan IFF, EFP operates an umbrella stand for European sales agents and EFP members at the Asian Film Market. The stand houses a growing number of top European sales agents who are looking to extend their network and create financial opportunities for co-productions as well as for sales and distribution within Asia.

AMERICAN FILM MARKET LOS ANGELES, USA (NOVEMBER) EFP supports the presence of European sales agents, producers and EFP members at the AFM. The European Umbrella Office is based at the market headquarters and open for 20 to 25 European companies.

EFP MEMBERS THE NETWORK

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AFC Austrian Films Albanian Center of Cinematography Association of Filmmakers of Bosnia and Herzegovina British Council Bulgarian National Film Center Croatian Audiovisual Centre Czech Film Center Danish Film Institute Estonian Film Institute EYE International (The Netherlands) Film Center Serbia Film Fund Luxembourg Finnish Film Foundation Flanders Image (Belgium) Georgian National Film Center German Films Greek Film Centre Icelandic Film Centre Instituto de la Cinematografia y de las Artes Audiovisuales/ICAA (Spain)

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Instituto do Cinema e do Audiovisual I. P./ICA (Portugal) Irish Film Board Istituto Luce Cinecittà (Italy) Kosova Cinematography Center Lithuanian Film Centre Macedonian Film Agency Magyar Filmunió (Hungary) Ministry of Culture of Montenegro National Film Centre of Latvia Norwegian Film Institute Polish Film Institute Romanian Film Promotion Slovak Film Institute Slovenian Film Centre Swedish Film Institute Swiss Films UniFrance films Wallonie Bruxelles Images (Belgium)

AUSTRIA

AFC AUSTRIAN FILMS AFC Austrian Films is the official agency for strategic support and promotion of Austrian films abroad. Acting both as an information clearing house and a facilitating agency for export purposes, the AFC represents Austrian films and co-productions at all major festivals and markets, including events at Cannes, Berlin, Venice, Toronto, San Sebastian, Rotterdam, Karlovy Vary, Locarno, Sarajevo, Copenhagen (CPH), Amsterdam (IDFA), Buenos Aires, Busan and Los Angeles (AFM). Increasing worldwide awareness of Austrian filmmaking is the AFC’s main objective.

AFC Austrian Films (formerly Austrian Film Commission) is one of the ten founding members of EFP.

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 8.5 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 10 Number of co-productions: maj. 7, min. 7 Number of feature documentaries: 29 Admissions: 14.1 m National market share: 4.6 % Screens total: 548

MARTIN SCHWEIGHOFER

CONTACT Stiftgasse 6 A-1070 Vienna P +43 1 526 33 23 office@afc.at www.austrianfilms.com

“It’s a good thing that EFP already exists – otherwise we would have to invent it! ”

ALBANIA

ALBANIAN CENTER OF CINEMATOGRAPHY The Albanian National Center of Cinematography (ANCC) was created in 1997. The ANCC’s goal is to foster and advance Albanian cinema, encouraging new visions and emerging voices.

Since its creation the ANCC has supported production, distribution and promotion of 34 feature films, 34 shorts, 76 documentaries and 48 animations. The ANCC actively encourages Albanian filmmakers in developing feature film projects by financially supporting international co-productions as a strategy to enhance distribution and reception of these films beyond their borders. The ANCC financially assists film festivals along with presenting worldwide the ‘Days of Albanian Cinema’ – as well as valuable seminars, conferences and screenings meant to introduce and improve the film industry in Albania. The ANCC represents Albania in a number of international motion picture organizations such as Eurimages, SEE Cinema Network and European Film Promotion.

The ANCC has been a member of EFP since 2010.

CONTACT Aleksandër Moisiu 77 AL-1012 Tirana P +355 4 2378 004 info@nationalfilmcenter.gov.al www.nationalfilmcenter.gov.al

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 3.2 m Number of co-productions: maj. 3 Screens total: 12

MAJLINDA TAFA

“We are a country of antique and modern history.

We have older and younger film professionals who want to be part of world cinema history with our stories, point of view and style. We see EFP as a beautiful door opening up the new world of the film industry to us.“

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

ASSOCIATION OF FILMMAKERS The Association of Filmmakers of Bosnia and Herzegovina was founded in 1950 and gathers film professionals from the various fields of filmmaking. It has the mandate to develop and guide the national film industry with production companies producing about 15 feature documentaries and fiction films per year. Moreover, it supports the promotion of national cinema abroad and selects the candidate for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Awards. Annual projects of the Association also include the Film Festival of Cinema of Bosnia and Herzegovina (part of Sarajevo Film Festival) and a competitive student film festival.

The Association of Filmmakers has been a member of EFP since 2015.

CONTACT Branilaca Sarajeva 20 / III BIH-71000 Sarajevo P +387 33 667 452 udruzenje@bhfilm.ba www.bhfilm.ba

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 3.8 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 4 Number of co-productions: maj. 2, min. 3 Number of feature documentaries: 1 Admissions: 0.9 m National market share: 1.0 % Screens total: 31

ELMA TATARAGIĆ

”We are very excited to join the EFP family. Bosnia and Herzegovina will both contribute to and benefit from this membership as we have a small but rather mature film industry. It will be great to use the EFP platforms for the promotion of our upcoming talents and films.“

UNITED KINGDOM

BRITISH COUNCIL British Council is the UK’s international cultural relations organization linking UK film with international audiences. With a global network in 110 countries it profiles innovation, diversity, creativity and excellence of British films around the world and seeks opportunities for creative exchange between UK filmmakers and international counterparts. It provides a preview service for film festival selectors including Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and Sundance; works with international partners to develop imaginative film projects, curating programmes, advising on international events (festivals, seminars, masterclasses, workshops, UK /European film weeks, multi-arts festivals), and arranging for filmmakers and film industry specialists to represent the UK abroad; compiles the British Films Directory alongside Directories of international Film Festivals and Filmmakers; and operates a Short Support Scheme selecting new UK short films to promote at international festivals, with an associated Travel Grant Fund.

The UK, represented by British Screen Finance, was one of the ten founding members of EFP and was succeeded in 1998 by the British Council.

CONTACT Film Department, 10 Spring Gardens UK-London SW1A 2BN P +44 20 7389 3025 briony.hanson@britishcouncil.org www.britishcouncil.org/film

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 64.3 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 154 Number of co-productions: maj. 16, min. 16 Number of inward features: 37 Admissions: 157.5 m National market share: 26.0 % Screens total: 3,944

BRIONY HANSON

“Participation in EFP is an invaluable source of support to UK filmmakers giving excellent opportunities for producers, actors, and sales personnel to interact with potential international collaborators and increase their visibility on the world stage.“

BULGARIA

BULGARIAN NATIONAL FILM CENTER The Executive Agency National Film Center (EA NFC) functions as a governmental body with the main function of financing film production, supporting the distribution and exhibition of films, managing the promotion of Bulgarian films and stimulating the development of film culture. EA NFC administers the producers’ rights of Bulgarian films and represents Bulgaria at Eurimages and the European Audiovisual Observatory. EA NFC organises the Festival of Bulgarian Feature Film Golden Rose in Varna and the Festival of Bulgarian Documentary and Animation Film Golden Rhyton in Plovdiv. The national Creative Europe MEDIA Desk for Bulgaria operates within the NFC. The NFC collaborates closely with Bulgarian National Television, the Bulgarian National Film Archives and the Union of Bulgarian Filmmakers for the creation, distribution and preservation of Bulgarian films.

The Bulgarian National Film Center has been a member of EFP since May 2005.

CONTACT 2 A, Dondukov Blvd., 7th floor BG-1000 Sofia P +359 2 988 38 31 nfc@nfc.bg www.nfc.bg

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 7.2 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 2 Number of co-productions: maj. 1 Number of feature documentaries: 10 Admissions: 4.9 m National market share: 3.5 % Screens total: 196

IRINA KANOUSHEVA

”European Film Promotion’s activities are films’ best friends.“

CROATIA

CROATIAN AUDIOVISUAL CENTRE The Croatian Audiovisual Centre is the government-backed strategic agency for the audiovisual sector in Croatia. It aims to stimulate a successful, vibrant audiovisual industry as well as to promote the widest possible enjoyment and understanding of audiovisual works throughout Croatia. It was founded in 2008 and is funded by the grant-in-aid from the government and through contributions by all those outlets exploiting audiovisual works such as broadcasters, digital, cable and satellite operators, internet providers, telecoms, etc. . As a main audiovisual agency in Croatia, the newly founded Centre has assumed overall responsibility for the growth of Croatia’s audiovisual industry.

Its remit ranges from supporting production, distribution, exhibition, marketing and promotion, to professional training and supporting national film archives through the system of public subsidies.

The Croatian Audiovisual Centre has been a member of EFP since 2009.

CONTACT Nova Ves 18 HR-10 000 Zagreb P +385 1 604 1080 mario.kozina@havc.hr www.havc.hr

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 4.2 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 8 Number of co-productions: maj. 5, min. 8 Number of feature documentaries: 11 Admissions: 3.79 m National market share: 3.28 % Screens total: 154

MARIO KOZINA

“With its tightly knit network of film professionals, European Film Promotion is a world’s window on cinematographies crossing borders – no matter how big or small they are.”

CZECH REPUBLIC

CZECH FILM CENTER The Czech Film Center (CFC) was established in 2002 with the goal to systematically profile contemporary Czech cinema, primarily abroad.

CFC represents Czech cinema at major festivals and markets, advices festival programmers and film buyers and initiates tailored industry and promotional events such as coproduction meetings, pitching forums or showcases of Czech films. Dedicating a lot of attention to films in development, CFC regularly cooperates with international coproduction markets, training programs, film institutions and industry experts and helps Czech producers to develop their coproduction and promotional strategies. CFC provides international film professionals with up-to-date information about Czech cinema, maintains contacts and mediates connections between Czech and foreign film industry. Its rich publishing activity include annual catalogues and other regular or occasional publications on Czech fiction, documentary and short film production.

The Czech Film Center has been a member of EFP since 2002.

CONTACT Národní třída 28 CZ-110 00 Prague 1 P +420 22 1105 321 info@filmcenter.cz www.filmcenter.cz

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 10.5 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 21 Number of co-productions: maj. 8, min. 6 Number of feature documentaries: 26 Admissions: 11.6 m National market share: 23.8 % Screens total: 841

MARKÉTA ŠANTROCHOVÁ

“EFP facilitates – in a great and stable way – the contact between professionals from different countries.

It often creates surprising connections and long time partnerships or even friendships. A great platform for films and filmmakers.“

DENMARK

DANISH FILM INSTITUTE The Danish Film Institute (DFI) is Denmark’s national agency for film and cinema culture, operating under the Ministry of Culture. It supports the development, production and distribution of films and runs the national archives. In addition, it offers a number of services to the public, including a cinemathèque, library, bookshop, and an interactive film workshop for children and young people. The DFI allocates subsidies for the development, production and distribution of Danish films as well as international co-productions. Support programmes also extend to film education and international promotion at film festivals. The DFI includes a library, a stills and posters archive and a film archive. The DFI Film House is open to the public and houses the National Cinemathèque.

Scandinavian Films, the umbrella organisation of the five Nordic film institutions, is one of the ten founding members of EFP. The Danish Film Institute became an individual member of EFP in 1998.

CONTACT Gothersgade 55 DK-1123 Copenhagen K P +45 33 74 3400 christianjl@dfi.dk www.dfi.dk

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 5.6 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 14 Number of co-productions: maj. 7, min. 7 Number of feature documentaries: 27 Admissions: 12.2 m National market share: 27.3 % Screens total: 416

CHRISTIAN JUHL LEMCHE

“Through our common efforts, I hope European films will receive the recognition across national borders that they deserve.”

ESTONIA

ESTONIAN FILM INSTITUTE In 1997, the Ministry of Culture established and financed the first national fund, the Estonian Film Foundation. As the film industry developed rapidly, the Estonian Film Institute (EFI) became its successor in 2013, embracing a much wider range of activities within the film industry with a budget of € 5m in 2015. The EFI is broadly divided into three departments: production, marketing and heritage. Moreover, Tallinnfilm, which manages an arthouse cinema and the Creative Europe – MEDIA Desk, also belongs to the EFI family.

Estonia has been a member of EFP since 2004 and was originally represented by Baltic Films.

In 2014, the Estonian Film Institute became an individual member at EFP.

CONTACT Uus 3 EST-10111 Tallinn phone +372 627 6060 info@efsa.ee www.filmi.ee

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 1.3 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 3 Number of co-productions: maj. 1, min. 2 Number of feature documentaries: 13 Admissions: 2.6 m National market share: 4.7 % Screens total: 44

EDITH SEPP

“The Estonian Film Institute might be small in size, but it is strong in vision. For us, film-making means approaching the industry on an international level.

This kind of film-making is based on international cooperation. EFP platform gives us this opportunity and we are proud to be part of this initiative.”

EYE Film Institute Netherlands is the national institute for film and the moving image in The Netherlands, housed in its landmark building in central Amsterdam. EYE International is, first and foremost, responsible for the international marketing and promotion of Dutch films, industry, talent and the collection and exhibitions of the EYE film museum itself. The organisation provides strategic advice and financial assistance to film-makers with films selected to over 200 festivals annually. EYE International creates platforms for the Dutch Industry at key film markets including Berlin, Cannes, ClermontFerrand, Annecy, TIFF, Busan and the AFM. EYE International advises and coordinates international film-related activities with the Ministries of Culture and Foreign Affairs and Dutch Embassies around the world. It is also the responsible for Dutch Oscar® submissions to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

EYE International (former Holland Film) is one of the ten founding members of EFP.

CONTACT IJpromenade 1 NL-1031 KT Amsterdam P +31 20 7582 375 international@eyefilm.nl international.eyefilm.nl

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 16.8 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 22 Number of co-productions: maj. 21, min. 19 Number of feature documentaries: 22 Admissions: 30.8 m National market share: 20.8 % Screens total: 741

MARTEN RABARTS

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THE NETHERLANDS

EYE INTERNATIONAL

“The array of incentives provided by the EFP play a key role in keeping European films and talent at the forefront in a competitive world market.

The EFP is an essential partner for EYE International in reaching its goals.”

SERBIA

FILM CENTER SERBIA Film Center Serbia (FCS) is an institution based on the achievements of the highly regarded Film Institute (1963 – 2004). FCS was established in 2004 under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, with the aim of strategic development and reconstruction of the Serbian film industry.

The FCS mandate is to provide creative stimulation and administer financial support to Serbian cinema through annual competitions for screenplay development, film production and postproduction. Moreover, it is charged with creating a legal and administrative framework for the development of the film industry and handling the distribution and copyright enforcement for the cinematic cultural heritage. FCS represents Serbian films and the Serbian film industry at all major festivals and markets, including Cannes, Berlin, Venice, Toronto, Rotterdam, Karlovy Vary, Locarno, Busan, etc..

Film Center Serbia has been a member of EFP since 2009.

CONTACT Koče Popovića 9/3 SRB-11000 Belgrade P +381 11 262 5131 fcs.office@fcs.rs www.fcs.rs

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 7.15 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 10 Number of co-productions: maj. 3, min. 9 Number of feature documentaries: 8 Admissions: 3.16 m National market share: 30 % Screens total: 114

MIROLJUB VUČKOVIĆ

“European Film Promotion is a point of gravity for various initiatives, numerous exchanges of knowledge and experience.

Being a member of EFP presents a challenge and motivation for Serbian filmmakers.”

LUXEMBOURG

FILM FUND LUXEMBOURG Film Fund Luxembourg is the official body supervised by the ministers responsible for the audiovisual sector for culture. It implements the overall policy of the government’s support for audiovisual productions and manages the respective programmes. With the aim of providing a framework for an expanding national audiovisual industry, the Fund is also responsible for promoting the Luxembourg film sector, developing international co-production agreements and delivering certificates on the nationality of works. The Fund also co-operates closely with representatives of the audiovisual industry such as the Luxembourg Producers Association (ULPA ), the screenwriter and directors’ association (LARS), and the association representing all of the local film technicians (ALTA) to promote the sector’s development. Since 2003, the Film Fund Luxembourg has also overseen the organisation of the Luxembourg Film Awards (Lëtzebuerger Filmpräis) every two years to reward the country’s best cinematic achievements.

The Film Fund Luxembourg has been a member of EFP since 1999.

CONTACT 5, Rue Large L-1917 Luxembourg P +352 2478 2179 francoise.lentz@filmfund.etat.lu www.filmfund.lu

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 0.563 m Number of national directors fiction feature films: 2 on average Number of co-productions supported: 14 Number of feature documentaries supported: 5 Admissions: 1.25 m (2012) National market share: n/a Screens total: 34

FRANÇOISE LENTZ

“ The EFP network has opened countless new boundaries and doors for Luxembourg’s film sector and its professionals, over the years and continuing to this day …”

FINLAND

FINNISH FILM FOUNDATION The Finnish Film Foundation supports and promotes the Finnish film industry by funding professional film production and the exhibition and distribution of films. The Finnish Film Foundation is responsible for the cultural export and promotion of Finnish films abroad.

The international film festivals held in Finland, DocPoint – Helsinki Documentary Film Festival, Tampere Film Festival, Midnight Sun Film Festival, Espoo Ciné International Film Festival, Helsinki International Film Festival, Oulu Children’s Film Festival and Night Visions International Film Festival are all supported by the foundation. The Creative Europe – MEDIA Desk Finland operates under the auspices of the Film Foundation.

Finland is a member in the Nordic Film & TV Fund and Eurimages.

Scandinavian Films, the umbrella organisation of the five Nordic film institutions, is one of the ten founding members of EFP. The Finnish Film Foundation became an individual member of EFP in 1998.

CONTACT Kanavakatu 12 FIN-00160 Helsinki P +358 9 6220 300 ses@ses.fi www.ses.fi

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 5.5 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 17 Number of co-productions: maj. 3, min. 1 Number of feature documentaries: 13 Admissions: 7.3 m National market share: 28.1 % Screens total: 294

JAANA PUSKALA

“Bringing people, ideas and FILMS together is always better than staying home, staring out of the window and wondering why our films are not seen by more people.”

BELGIUM

FLANDERS IMAGE Flanders Image was launched in 1990 with the specific aim to promote the distribution of films made in Flanders and Brussels (Belgium) throughout the world. Its prime objective is to increase awareness of Flemish audiovisual creations abroad and, where possible, to support the positioning and release of recent audiovisual works on the international marketplace. It maintains ongoing contacts with festival directors and curators, sales agents, buyers and distributors, as well as with the media. Flanders Image therefore is your prime source for all information on audiovisual production in Flanders and Brussels – Belgium.

Flanders Image is one of the ten founding members of EFP.

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FACTS AND FIGURES (FLANDERS) Population: 6.4 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 9 Number of co-productions: maj. 22, min. 14 Number of feature documentaries: 6 Admissions (Belgium): 21.6 m National market share: 9.5 % Screens total (2013): 497

CHRISTIAN DE SCHUTTER

CONTACT c/o Flanders Film House Bischoffsheimlaan 38 B-1000 Brussels P +32 2 2260 630 flandersimage@vaf.be www.flandersimage.com

“ I consider European Film Promotion an excellent tool, a great platform where promotional bodies from all over Europe meet to exchange expertise and knowledge.”

GEORGIA

GEORGIAN NATIONAL FILM CENTER Since 2001, Georgian National Film Center (GNFC) has been a legal entity of public law under the Ministry of Culture and Monument Protection of Georgia. GNFC has set an agenda for a film policy in the country and seeks to secure and coordinate state support for the development of Georgian cinematography. GNFC supports the development of Georgian cinema at the levels of project development, production and promotion. It represents the country at international film festivals and markets.

The Georgian National Film Center has been a member of EFP since 2011.

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 4 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 13 Number of co-productions: maj. 2, min. 2 Number of feature documentaries: 8 Admissions: 733.544 National Market Share: 34 % Screens total: 15

TAMARA TATISHVILI

CONTACT 4 Z. Gamsakhurdia Sanapiro Str. GE-0105 Tbilisi P +995 32 2999 200 info@gnfc.ge www.gnfc.ge

“EFP activities offer valuable opportunities for positioning our film talent on the international film map. Together we are stronger!”

GERMNAY

GERMAN FILMS German Films is the national information and advisory centre for the international promotion of German feature, documentary, television and short films. German Films’ range of activities includes cooperation with major international film festivals, organisation of umbrella stands at international television and film markets, staging of “Festivals of German Films”, providing information and support for German filmmakers at international festivals, organisation of the annual “Next Generation Short Tiger” short film programme, organisation for the submission of the Academy Award® entry for Best Foreign Language Film, organisation of the “German Films Previews” for international buyers of German films, selective financial Distribution Support for the foreign releases of German films, organisation of the annual German-French film meeting in association with UniFrance films, as well as other co-production events.

German Films is one of the ten founding members of EFP.

CONTACT Herzog-Wilhelm-Straße 16 D-80331 Munich P +49 89 599 7870 info@german-films.de www.german-films.de

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 80.8 m Number of 100% national fiction feature films: 84 Number of co-productions: maj. 22, min. 43 Number of feature documentaries: 85 Admissions: 121.7 m National market share: 26.7 % Screens total: 4,637

MARIETTE RISSENBEEK

“Over the past 18 years, European Film Promotion’s work has established a growing awareness of European films all over the world. Its support of films and filmmakers is indispensable for the international appeal and success of European cinema.“

GREECE

GREEK FILM CENTRE The Greek Film Centre (GFC) is an institution which enjoys financial and administrative independence, operates in the public interest and is supervised by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, Education and Religious Affairs. The GFC’s main sources of finance are its annual subsidy from the Ministry of Culture, Education and Religious Affairs and revenues from a tax return on cinema admissions. GFC is the main financier of the Greek cinema. Support is granted to Greek producers for the development, production and promotion of Greek feature, documentary and short films or international co-productions.

Through its Directorate, Hellas Film, it is responsible for the cultural export and promotion of Greek films abroad and nationally. Hellas Film is present at all of the major festivals and film markets and makes Greek films available for festival screenings in all over the world. Greece participates in the EU Programme Creative Europe – MEDIA, and Media Desk Hellas operatesunder the auspices of the GFC. Greece is also a member of Eurimages.

The Greek Film Centre is one of the ten founding members of EFP. CONTACT 7 Dionysiou Areopagitou GR-117 42 Athens P +30 210 367 8530 info@gfc.gr www.gfc.gr

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 10.8 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 14 Number of co-productions: maj. 6, min. 2 Number of feature documentaries: 6 Admissions: 9.0 m National market share: 3.5 % Screens total: 482

STAVROULA GERONIMAKI

“EFP fosters the visibility of European films worldwide through its innovative actions.”

ICELAND

ICELANDIC FILM CENTRE The Icelandic Film Centre provides financial support for the production and co-production of Icelandic films, promotes Icelandic films abroad, and takes part in film markets at Berlin, Cannes, Toronto, Clermont-Ferrand as well as Nordisk Panorama. Moreover, the Icelandic Film Centre hosts and supports film festivals in Iceland and arranges various national film events. It acts as an information centre for Icelandic filmmakers, disseminates information about Icelandic films internationally and gathers information about Icelandic films. Furthermore the Icelandic Film Centre handles applications for the government’s reimbursement programme which offers 20 % reimbursement of costs incurred in the production of films and television programmes in Iceland.

Scandinavian Films, the umbrella organisation of the five Nordic film institutions, is one of the ten founding members of EFP. The Icelandic Film Centre became an individual member of EFP in 1998.

CONTACT Hverfisgata 54 IS-101 Reykjavik P +354 562 3580 info@icelandicfilmcentre.is www.icelandicfilmcentre.is

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 0.3 m Number of feature films, including minority co-productions and documentaries: 15 Admissions: 1.3 m National market share: 11.0 % Screens total: 40

LAUFEY GUDJONSDOTTIR

“EFP has proved to be a great platform for Icelandic films and filmmakers.”

ICAA

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SPAIN

INSTITUTO DE LA CINEMATOGRAFIA Y DE LAS ARTES AUDIOVISUALES

ICAA is an autonomous body within the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports and is exclusively financed from government funds. It regulates and gives financial support to cinematographic and audiovisual activities in Spain, i. e. the production, distribution and exhibition of films. Another important mandate is to promote Spanish cinema and audiovisual arts, both nationally and internationally, and to support the participation of Spanish productions in festivals and other events abroad. Moreover, ICAA helps to recover, restore and conserve cinematographic materials and film heritage.

ICAA negotiates international co-production agreements and represents Spanish cinema in co-production programmes and regional organisations such as EFP, MEDIA, Eurimages, CACI or Ibermedia. ICAA supports film festivals and other cinema-related events in Spain.

ICAA has been a member of EFP since 1997.

CONTACT Plaza del Rey, 1 E-28004 Madrid p +34 91 701 7259 rafael.cabrera@mecd.es www.icaa.es

FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 46.5 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 26 Number of co-productions: maj. 75, min. 40, equal. 5 (fiction, animation and documentary) Number of feature documentaries: 98 Admissions: 88.0 m National market share: 25.5 % Screens total: 3,700

RAFAEL CABRERA

“An organisation such as EFP is extremely important in coordinating the varied activities of the many European companies, associations, institutions, etc., which keep European cinema at the centre of the international market place.“

ICA

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PORTUGAL

INSTITUTO DO CINEMA E DO AUDIOVISUAL I. P.

ICA – Instituto do Cinema e do Audiovisual – was created in 2007, succeeding ICAM (Instituto do Cinema, Audiovisual e Multimedia). Responsible to the Ministry of Culture, ICA’s main tasks are to support production, distribution, exhibition and promotion of Portuguese cinema and audiovisual products, within the country and abroad, at international markets, film festivals and other events. Providing ongoing financial support for independent production, ICA seeks to contribute to the construction of a solid and integrated industry in Portugal. For cinema and audiovisual production, this support embraces feature films (including co-productions), shorts, documentaries and animation. The Institute also supports Portugal’s main national film festivals.

ICA (former ICAM) has been a member of EFP since 1997.

CONTACT Rua Luís Pastor de Macedo, 25 A P-1750-156 Lisbon P +351 21 323 0800 vitor.pinheiro@ica-ip.pt www.ica-ip.pt

FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 10.4 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 2 Number of co-productions: maj. 1, min. 3 Number of feature documentaries: 7 Admissions: 12.1 m National market share: 4.8 % Screens total: 545

VITOR PINHEIRO

“The EFP network plays a very important role in providing actors, producers and directors with the possibility of promoting their work abroad. Not only within Europe’s frontiers but also worldwide. Otherwise, it would be much harder for each of us to spread our cultural and artistic talents.”

IRELAND

IRISH FILM BOARD Bord Scannán na hÉireann/The Irish Film Board (IFB) is the national development agency for the Irish film industry investing in talent, creativity and enterprise. The agency supports and promotes the Irish film industry and the use of Ireland as a location for international production. Our role sees us directly involved in the creative process of Irish films from script to screen. We provide investment for the development, production and release of Irish feature films, television, animation, documentaries and short films.

This funding process has helped IFB-financed projects to pick up more than 100 awards at key film festivals, including Cannes, Berlin, Venice and Toronto. The Film Commission arm of the agency attracts direct inward investment by assisting international producers with their needs while on location in Ireland.

The Irish Film Board has been a member of EFP since 1997.

CONTACT 23 Dock Road IRL-Galway P +353 91 561 398 info@irishfilmboard.ie www.irishfilmboard.ie

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 4.6 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 6 Number of co-productions: maj. 6, min. 13 Number of feature documentaries: 7 Admissions: 14.4 m National market share: 7.1 % Screens total: 468

TERESA MCGRANE

“EFP is a wonderful network – both for the promotion of European films and European talent. Ireland is very proud to be a member and active partner.”

ITALY

ISTITUTO LUCE CINECITTÀ FILMITALIA Istituto Luce Cinecittà is the state-owned company whose main shareholder is the Italian Ministry for Culture who subsidises its activities on an annual basis. Its institutional work includes the promotion of Italian cinema both at home and abroad and maintaining a strong presence at all of the major film festivals as well as organising such events as The Italian Cinema Festival in Tokyo, Open Roads – New Italian Cinema in New York, and The Mittelcinemafest.

Istituto Luce Cinecittà maintains a film library, Cineteca, which contains around 3,000 titles of significant Italian film productions, subtitled in foreign languages, promoting Italian culture at major national and international institutes around the world. Moreover, it administers a film and photographic archive of its own productions as well as those of private collections and acquisitions.

Italy has been a member of EFP since 1999 and was originally represented by Italia Cinema.

In 2004, Filmitalia became Italy’s representative at EFP.

CONTACT Via Tuscolana, 1055 I-00173 Rome P +39 06 7228 61 a.nucara@cinecittaluce.it www.filmitalia.org

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 60.8 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 180 Number of co-productions: maj. 14, min. 7 Admissions: 99.3 m National market share: 27.8 % Screens total (2013): 3,750

ANNABELLA NUCARA

“The participation in the EFP network plays a key role in promoting Italian cinema on a worldwide scale. The invaluable opportunity to join a common platform allows all film professionals involved to enhance their international visibility, to share experiences and potentially give birth to new projects.”

REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO

KOSOVA CINEMATOGRAPHY CENTER The KCC (Kosova Cinematography Center) was established in 2004 as a public funding body and central authority for cinematography in charge of developing the film industry in Kosovo. With various activities, KCC supports the Kosovar film industry and strives to give the national films and filmmakers broader recognition. KCC is present at the film markets in Berlin and Cannes as well as at various other European film markets and festivals. Apart from promoting new films internationally, KCC also enables filmmakers from Kosovo to visit international film events.

Moreover, KCC encourages foreign production companies interested in co-producing with Kosovo, provides financial support for the local film production, and facilitates the national development of film distribution and education.

The Kosova Cinematography Center has been a member of EFP since 2012.

CONTACT Qafa, Galeria nr. 15 RKS-10000 Prishtine P +381 38 213 228 info@qkk-rks.com www.qkk-rks.com

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 1.9 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 10 Number of co-productions: maj. 3, min. 4 Number of feature documentaries: 1 Admissions: 168,000 Euro Screens total: 2

ARBEN ZHARKU

“Being part of European Film Promotion is an honor for us and a great opportunity to network with other European fellow bodies in developing film production and film promotion pathways.”

LITHUANIA

LITHUANIAN FILM CENTRE The Lithuanian Film Centre (LFC) was established in 2012 as a state institution under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania. The Centre contributes to the designing of an effective film sector policy and fostering the sustainability of the Lithuanian film industry. The LFC is also the host organisation to Lithuania’s Creative Europe – MEDIA Desk.

Seeking to encourage the development of the Lithuanian film sector, the LFC provides funding for film development, production, distribution, film educational projects, and the preservation and dissemination of film heritage. The LFC also supports the promotion of Lithuanian films at various film festivals, participates in film markets and represents Lithuania in international organisations.

Lithuania has been a member of EFP since 2004 and was originally represented by Baltic Films. In 2013, Lithuanian Film Centre became an individual member at EFP.

CONTACT Z. Sierakausko st. 15 LT-03105 Vilnius P +370 5 213 05 47 info@lkc.lt www.lkc.lt/en

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 2.9 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 7 Number of co-productions: maj. 3, min. 1 Number of feature documentaries: 3 Admissions: 3.2 m National market share: 23.1 % Screens total: 84

LIANA RUOKYTĖ-JONSSON

“EFP provides an excellent platform for exchanging knowledge, skills and inspiration with film professionals from all over Europe and helps our films to find their way to the hearts of the European audiences. This is of great value.”

FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA

MACEDONIAN FILM AGENCY The Macedonian Film Agency is a newly founded governing film body which started to work in 2014 as a legal successor of the Macedonian Film Fund with € 7.6 mn as a budget for funding. With the new Film Industry Law, the Macedonian Film Agency aims to provide comprehensive funding for the film industry and further development of film production, distribution, cinema network as well as promotion of Macedonian films and Macedonia as a filming destination with its Production Incentive Scheme offering a 20 % rebate of eligible expenditure for film production. Another main objective is the development of education and new audiences.

The Macedonian Film Agency (former Macedonian Film Fund) has been a member of EFP since 2009.

CONTACT St. 8 Mart no. 4 FYRoM-1000 Skopje P +389 2 3224 100 d.baseski@filmfund.gov.mk www.filmfund.gov.mk

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 2.1 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 1 Number of co-productions: maj. 1, min. 5 Number of mid-length documentaries: 4 Admissions: 0.36 m National market share: 3.6 % Screens total: 36

DARKO BASHESKI

“Being a member of European Film Promotion gives us a wonderful opportunity to promote our cinematography abroad.

All promotion events organised by EFP offer a great opportunity for providing films, actors, directors and producers with an open door for collaboration in Europe and the whole world.”

MAGYAR FILMUNIÓ

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HUNGARY

INTERNATIONAL DIVISION HUNGARIAN NATIONAL FILM FUND

Magyar Filmunió was established in 1992 by the Motion Picture Public Foundation of Hungary.

The basic activity of Magyar Filmunió is the promotion of Hungarian films abroad, to have Hungarian cinematography recognised and acknowledged at an international level by foreign professionals as well as by a broad public all over the world. The main fields of activities are the participation of films at international film festivals as well as the organisation of retrospective screenings abroad, and the annual Hungarian Film Week. Moreover, Magyar Filmunió organises conferences and workshops on the audiovisual industry and administers Hungary’s representation of Eurimages.

Magyar Filmunió has been a member of EFP since 2002.

CONTACT Róna utca 174 HU -1145 Budapest P +36 1 351 7760 kati.vajda@filmunio.hu www.filmunio.hu

FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 9.9 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 10 Number of co-productions: maj. 3 Number of feature documentaries: 2 Admissions: 10.9 m National market share: 3.7 % Screens total: 340

KATALIN VAJDA

“There is a far closer relationship among us than the purely professional one of an organization as we are bound by a common goal. To promote European films. We are proud to be a member of EFP which fosters European film culture by promoting European films and talent around the world.”

MONTENEGRO

MINISTRY OF CULTURE OF MONTENEGRO The Ministry of Culture of Montenegro is working on regulating the institutional framework and in-clusion of the Montenegrin film industry into regional and European developments. Furthermore, it promotes Montenegro as a film location to foreign producers. As a co-founder of the Montenegro Film Festival at Herceg Novi and the promotional body of the national film industry, the Ministry of Culture strives to present a broad scope of national production at such international events as the Cannes Market and the Film Festival of South-East Europe in Paris.

The Ministry of Culture of Montenegro has been a member of EFP since 2013.

CONTACT Njegoševa St. MNE-81250 Cetinje P +382 41 232 571 ilija.subotic@mku.gov.me www.mku.gov.me

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 0.6 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 1 Number of co-productions: min. 2 Admissions: approx. 1 m National market share: n/a Screens total: 18

ILIJA SUBOTIĆ

“ We are very delighted by the decision of EFP ’s General Assembly to accept Montenegro as a new member of this important European network, given that this is a significant step in the development of cinematography in Montenegro on its way to the general European and world audiences.”

LATVIA

NATIONAL FILM CENTER OF LATVIA The National Film Centre of Latvia (NFC) is a public institution under auspices of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia with responsibility for the implementation of state cultural policy in the field of film. The main functions of the NFC include the facilitation of Latvian film and film culture development, accessibility of Latvian film culture in Latvia, promotion of Latvian film abroad, participation at international film events, in international film funding bodies and policy organisations. The NFC is funded by the State budget and reports to the Minister of Culture. Latvia’s Creative Europe – MEDIA Desk is an integral part of the NFC. Latvia has been a member of EFP since 2004 and was originally represented by Baltic Films. In 2015, the National Film Centre of Latvia became an individual member at EFP.

CONTACT Peitavas 10 LV-1050 Riga P +371 6735 8878 nfc@nfc.gov.lv www.nfc.lv

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 2.0 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 5 Number of co-productions: maj. 5, min. 1 Number of feature documentaries: 17 Admissions: 2.3 m National market share: 7.6 % Screens total: 64

DITA RIETUMA

“Being part of the EFP puts Latvia’s filmmakers as well as its policy-makers in the field on the international map, and enables us to join the European efforts to promote the best films and talent outside the home country. It will open new chances for networking on an international level that is so important in the film industry.“

NORWAY

NORWEGIAN FILM INSTITUTE The Norwegian Film Institute is the executive body for Norwegian film and audiovisual policy, operating under the auspices of the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Culture. It administers government financial support for the development, production and distribution of Norwegian audiovisual productions. The Institute is the national centre for the development of talent and ideas in the Norwegian film, television and games industry, and is working actively to promote film culture and the Norwegian film heritage among a wide audience. The Norwegian Film Institute comprises departments for Development and Support, Promotion and International Relations, and Audience, as well as Administration and Information.

Scandinavian Films, the umbrella organisation of the five Nordic film institutions, is one of the ten founding members of EFP. The Norwegian Film Institute became an individual member of EFP in 1998.

CONTACT Dronningens gate 16 N-0105 Oslo P +47 22 4745 00 stine.oppegaard@nfi.no www.nfi.no

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 5.1 m Number of feature films, including minority co-productions and documentaries: 39 Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 22 Number of co-productions: maj. 12 Number of feature documentaries: 5 Admissions: 11.1 m National market share: 24.4 % Screens total: 425

STINE OPPEGAARD

“Being a part of EFP is something we find very valuable. When we go into new markets, we are more powerful as a group than individually.“

POLAND

POLISH FILM INSTITUTE The Polish Film Institute (PFI) was established in 2005 to help a local film industry to regain its international position by supporting all stages of film production, distribution and promotion.

An important mandate is to help the talent gain international recognition for their films, and to help Polish cinema restore and maintain its traditional position in the world. The Institute’s principal task is to provide the Polish film industry with a modern mechanism of support – from the development of film projects, through production, to promotion, distribution and circulation of Polish and European films. It supports films from concept to screening, with particular emphasis on international co-productions as well as promoting Polish cinema internationally. The PFI’s range of activities includes supporting activities aimed at creating conditions for a common access to the heritage of Polish, European and world cinematic art, showing a particular commitment to film debuts and the artistic development of young filmmakers.

The Polish Film Institute has been an EFP member since 2006.

CONTACT ul. Krakowskie, Przedmieście 21/23 PL-00 - 071 Warsaw P +48 22 4210 497 pisf@pisf.pl www.pisf.pl

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 38.0 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 30 Number of co-productions: maj. 4, min. 3 Number of feature documentaries: 9 Admissions: 40.5 m National market share: 27.5 Screens total: 1,259

IZABELA KISZKA-HOFLIK

“Being a member of EFP not only gives us great pleasure in working with professionals, but also an opportunity for Polish films to cross the borders, and a challenge and inspiration for Polish filmmakers.”

ROMANIA

ROMANIAN FILM PROMOTION Romanian Film Promotion is a non-governmental entity, established in 2001 and encouraged by the Romanian National Film Center, which supports young filmmakers and promoting Romanian films at home and abroad. The main activities include film events such as the most important national film festival Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF), the GOPO Awards celebrating the best achievements in local film-making, and the The White Night of Romanian Films with its simultaneous screenings of Romanian films at nine locations across Bucharest. Another special incentive is Operation Kino, a film caravan travelling across the country with a special focus on new Romanian cinema.

Romanian Film Promotion has been a member of EFP since 2006.

CONTACT 52 Popa Soare St., apt. 4 RO-023984 Bucharest 2 P +40 21 326 6480 info@romfilmpromotion.ro www.romfilmpromotion.ro

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 19.0 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 27 Number of co-productions: maj. 3, min. 7 Number of feature documentaries: 10 Admissions: 10.2 m National market share: 2.17 % Screens total: 292

CRISTIAN HORDILĂ

“European Film Promotion represents a model of how, if you join forces, you can find the perfect way to promote what we love most: cinema. The knowledge, support and know how that EFP offers to local cinematography representatives all over Europe help them promote and evolve worldwide.“

SLOVAK REPUBLIC

SLOVAK FILM INSTITUTE The Slovak Film Institute (SFU, est. in 1963) is the sole national institution in the field of cinema and the audiovisual industry in Slovakia.

It consists of the National Film Archive and the National Cinematographic Centre, handles producers’ rights to Slovak films produced by Slovak national studios between 1895 and 1991, and engages in their systematic restoration, digitization and international presentation.

The National Cinematographic Centre is the national film promotion centre, representing and promoting Slovak films and Slovak filmmakers in the international context, providing complex information services related to Slovak cinema, and organising film events in Slovakia and abroad. SFU is the seat of Creative Europe Desk Slovakia. In addition, the Institute operates the Lumière arthouse cinema/cinemathéque as well as the specialized DVD and film book store Klapka.sk. SFU is a member of FIAF (2001).

The Slovak Film Institute has been a member of EFP since 2006.

CONTACT Grösslingová 32 SK-811 09 Bratislava P +421 2 5710 1503 sfu@sfu.sk www.sfu.sk, www.aic.sk

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 5.4 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 4 Number of co-productions: maj. 3, min. 5 Number of feature documentaries: 15 Admissions: 4.1 m National market share: 5.7 % Screens total: 197

ALEXANDRA STRELKOVÁ

“ With the recent increase in the Slovak film production and the growing international acclaim for numerous film titles, EFP ’s activities have become an even more essential and valuable tool to support the visibility of Slovak films worldwide.”

SLOVENIA

SLOVENIAN FILM CENTRE The Slovenian Film Centre, a public agency of the Republic of Slovenia, was established in 2011 as a successor to the Slovenian Film Fund. The goal of the Slovenian Film Centre is to encourage creativity in the film and audiovisual field in Slovenia by creating suitable conditions for film, audiovisual and cinematographic activities. It is co-financing all of the programmes dealing with development, production, promotion and distribution of films. Apart from that, it also supports film festivals, industry associations, promotion of film locations, film literacy, and other activities.

The Slovenian Film Centre (formerly Slovenian Film Fund) has been a member of EFP since 2005.

CONTACT Miklošičeva 38 SI-1000 Ljubljana P +386 1 2343 200 nerina.kocjancic@film-center.si www.film-center.si

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 2.1 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 5 Number of co-productions: maj. 1, min. 4 Number of feature documentaries: 2 Admissions: 1.9 m National market share: 5.7 % Screens total: 106

NERINA T. KOCJANČIČ

“Motion is not only emotion, but is also promotion. I’m pleased to be part of EFP and be able to use this strong platform to help our producers and members of the film industry achieve their goals on an international level.“

SWEDEN

SWEDISH FILM INSTITUTE The Swedish Film Institute, established in 1963, is a foundation whose operations are regulated by an agreement between the state, on one side, and the film and television industry, on the other. The agreement is based on the principle that those who exhibit films should contribute to the financing of new Swedish films.

The Swedish Film Institute’s main tasks are to support the production of Swedish quality films, promote the import, distribution and exhibition of quality films, and to preserve films and materials of interest to cinematic history. The Swedish Film Institute promotes Swedish cinema internationally via its International Department which handles festivals, international relations and the presentation of film focuses.

Scandinavian Films, the umbrella organisation of the five Nordic film institutions, is one of the ten founding members of EFP. The Swedish Film Institute became an individual member of EFP in 1998.

CONTACT Int. Department, Borgvägen 1 – 5 S-102 52 Stockholm P +46 8 665 1100 pia.lundberg@sfi.se www.sfi.se

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 9.6 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 26 Number of co-productions: maj. 4, min. 7 Number of feature documentaries: 19 Admissions: 16.3 m National market share: 26.4 % Screens total: 765

PIA LUNDBERG

“In a global film climate where the position of quality films is getting more and more uncertain, organisations like European Film Promotion are increasingly important. EFP is a good platform to promote Swedish film and talent, but also to increase the status of European cinema worldwide.”

With a remit from the Federal Office of Culture, SWISS FILMS promotes Swiss cinema at festivals and markets worldwide working closely with Swiss producers on release strategies.

The company, with offices in Zurich, Geneva and Paris, advises sales agents and buyers on national funding schemes facilitating international distribution, organises screenings for festival delegates and creates film programmes with European and overseas partners. With a database of over 4,000 films, the agency also provides an essential source of information for international film professionals and trade publications. SWISS FILMS is patron of the European Film Academy.

SWISS FILMS is one of the ten founding members of EFP.

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 8.1 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 54 Number of co-productions: maj. 13, min. 22 Number of feature documentaries: 52 Admissions: 12.9 m National market share: 5.0 % Screens total: 557

CATHERINE ANN BERGER

© Oscar Alessio

SWITZERLAND

SWISS FILMS

CONTACT Neugasse 6 , Postfach CH-8031 Zurich P +41 43 211 4050 info@swissfilms.ch www.swissfilms.ch

“There is a strong commitment by all EFP members to highlight the quality and diversity of European films and to build bridges to audiences throughout the world. As a founding member, it is a privilege and honour for SWISS FILMS to be part of and contribute to this intention.“

FRANCE

UNIFRANCE FILMS UniFrance films is based in Paris with representatives in Beijing, Mumbai, New York and Tokyo, and has the aim of promoting French cinema worldwide. The association gathers 950 French industry professionals (producers, talents, sales agents etc.) and accompanies French films in the international marketplace – from sales through to their distribution – and the international film festival circuit. UniFrance films follows three fundamental objectives: action vis-a-vis the buyers, media, and the public.

Among other actions, UniFrance films organizes the world’s biggest dedicated French cinema market in Paris each year, attends the most important international markets (Cannes, Berlin, Toronto, Los Angeles, Hong Kong), and supports international distributors in the theatrical releases of French films. The association also organizes international press junkets, master classes and French film festivals in strategic countries and on the internet worldwide (MyFrenchFilmFestival. com) and provides active support for French films at 80 international festivals.

UniFrance films is one of the ten founding members of EFP. CONTACT 13 rue Henner F-75009 Paris P +33 1 4753 2701 yoann.ubermulhin@unifrance.org www.unifrance.org

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FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 65.8 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 124 Number of co-productions: maj. 51, min. 55 Number of feature documentaries: 37 Admissions: 209.0 m National market share: 44.4 % Screens total: 5,653

YOANN UBERMULHIN

“It is nearly 20 years since UniFrance came on board EFP, and it is proud to contribute to and grateful to benefit from those important, innovative and strategic measures for the promotion and circulation of European cinema.”

BELGIUM

WALLONIE BRUXELLES IMAGES WBImages was created in 1984 and is the official promotion agency for the French-speaking Belgian audiovisual industry. Its function is to help producers and sales agents gain access to various audiovisual markets, distributors, festivals and other events associated with the audiovisual sector. WBImages acts as an information and advice centre for Belgian professionals, but it is also a source of information for many international buyers, distributors, and festivals.

Wallonie Bruxelles Images is one of the ten founding members of EFP.

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FACTS AND FIGURES (BELGIUM) Population: 11.2 m Number of 100 % national fiction feature films: 12 Number of co-productions: maj. 20, min. 33 Number of feature documentaries: 5 Admissions: 21.6 m National market share: 14.0 % Screens total: 497

ERIC FRANSSEN

CONTACT 18 Place E. Flagey B-1050 Brussels P +32 2 223 2304 eric.franssen@wbimages.be www.wbimages.be

“Being a member of EFP has given me the opportunity of enlarging my network in Europe and beyond.“

EFP TEAM RENATE ROSE

info@efp-online.com Managing Director

MAREEN GERISCH

gerisch@efp-online.com Head of Press

JO MÜHLBERGER

NORA GOLDSTEIN

muehlberger@efp-online.com Project Director Producers on the Move Producers Lab Toronto Oscar® Screenings LA

goldstein@efp-online.com Online Communication Project Director Future Frames

SUSANNE DAVIS

struck@efp-online.com Project Director Opening Doors New York Screenings

ANDREAS STRUCK

davis@efp-online.com Project Director Film Sales Support KARIN DIX

OLGA MAKAROVA

dix@efp-online.com Project Director European Shooting Stars WestWind

makarova@efp-online.com Team Assistance Project Coordination European Shooting Stars WestWind

ANDREA FROESE-MOESS

froese-moess@efp-online.com Head of Financing SABINE ROLINSKI

rolinski@efp-online.com Project Director European Umbrella Office LA Project Coordination Producers on the Move Producers Lab Toronto Publications

NIKOLAS SAMALEKOS

samalekos@efp-online.com Team Assistance Project Assistance Future Frames Opening Doors CORNELIA KLIMKEIT

klimkeit@efp-online.com Project Management Film Sales Support

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IMPRINT PUBLISHER: European Film Promotion e. V. EDITORS: Martin Blaney, Mareen Gerisch COORDINATION: Olga Makarova, Sabine Rolinski DESIGN: Carolin Rauen PRINT: Merkur Druck

Facts & Figures were taken from the “Focus World Market trends“ by the European Audiovisual Observatory from 2014, and additionally provided and approved by the EFP member organisations.

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