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POLICY RESEARCH AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES ON THE FILM AND AUDIOVISUAL SECTOR IN THE EU

 

STUDY ON THE SETTING UP OF A COMMUNITY MECHANISM TO SUPPORT THE DISTRIBUTION OF EUROPEAN WORKS ON MEDIA INTENDED FOR PRIVATE USE (51p., 2003)

SUMMARY

The study helped the European Commission to devise a subsidy scheme to encourage the distribution of non national videos and DVDs at European level with a view to encouraging circulation of European audiovisual works. The new support measure is part of the MEDIA programme.

CONTENT

I. The data collection process

  1. Methodology
  2. Consultation process
  3. Data summarised and sorted

II. Key issues

  1. Obstacles to cross territory DVDs
  2. Retail vs. Rental
  3. The reinvestment funds

III. Recommendations