Assessing State aid for films and other audiovisual works - Public Consultation

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Assessing State aid for films and other audiovisual works - Public Consultation
Deadline: 30 September 2011
The European Commission has launched a public consultation as the first step of a review of the criteria used to apply EU state aid rules to Member States' financial support for making and distributing films. The current Cinema Communication ishttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif 10 years old. The Commission has published an issues paper identifying areas for reflection, such as competing to attract major film productions using state aid, and supporting activities other than production. The Commission invites interested parties to submit their comments by 30 September 2011.

One of the questions concerns film heritage:
"Since most European films receive public support, it could help to develop film culture/literacy and ensure that supported films are safeguarded for future generations if such funding is conditional on the supported films being deposited and available for cultural/educational use. Should a new Communication invite Member States to do so, especially if the public funding is over 50% of the film's budget?"

If you would like to reply to the public consultation, please follow this link: