Fund holder

Article Abstract:

The European Audiovisual Conference in Birmingham, England, in Apr 1998 will give attention to support funding for European television programme producers and distributors. In particular, it will look at the current Media II programme and seek ways of boosting its efficiency. This programme has Ecu310 million available for disposal during its five-year lifespan, of which Ecu265 million has been given to distribution and development and Ecu45 million to training. Its development unit supports independent production companies, with assistance being available for television programmes, feature films and creative documentaries.

Motion Picture Production, Movie production, Filmmakers, Movie directors, Movie producers (Persons)

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Sprouting cash

Article Abstract:

Independent television production companies are expanding into Europe as a reaction against the decline in commissions from the UK domestic market. Subsides and governmental funding for film and television projects are available in Europe. Some observers suggest that independent producers should use overseas broadcasters to assist in the search for new funding. Loans of around 50% of the total production costs can be obtained through an initiative by the European Union called Media II. The scheme has some 248 million pounds sterling to award for projects in the audio-visual sector.

Television producers and directors, Television directors, Television producers (Persons)

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The British abroad

Article Abstract:

The British Television Distributors Association needs government support in order to sell its dramatic television programmes overseas. Earnings from sales of drama exports was down 11 percent from 1999.

United Kingdom, Sales & consumption, Management, British Television Distributors Association

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