Over 50 European film and TV organizations have issued a joint statement this morning calling for E.U. and member state decision-makers to take urgent action to safeguard the future of the sectors …
, the Independent Film & Television Alliance, and the International Video Federation .
“We are facing a profound crisis for creativity and culture in Europe — for businesses and for individuals. Our sector is at the heart of Europe’s cultural, creative and social identity and a key contributor to the European economy and employment; immediate intervention is therefore crucial and indeed strategic for European and national unity going forward.”
It explains that the film and AV industry is characterized by its project-based nature and irregular business cycles, describing a vast interconnected eco-system from project development through creation, financing, production, exhibition, distribution, and all forms of broadcasting.
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