This volume offers an up-to-date analysis of film and television co-production in Europe. It
brings together the voices of policy professionals industry practitioners and media industry
scholars to trace the contours of a complex practice that is of increasing significance in the
global media landscape. Analysis of the latest production statistics sits alongside interviews
with producers and the critical evaluation of public film policies. The volume incorporates
contributions from representatives of major public institutions-Eurimages the European
Audiovisual Observatory and the European Commission-and private production companies including
the pan-European Zentropa Group. Policy issues are elucidated through case studies including
the Oscar-winning feature film Ida the BAFTA-winning I am not a Witch and the Danish
television serial Ride Upon the Storm. Scholarly articles span co-development co-distribution
and regional cinemas as well as emerging policy challenges such as the digital single market.
The combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches and the juxtaposition of industry
and scholarly voices provides a unique perspective on European co-production that is
information-rich complex and stimulating making this volume a valuable companion for students
scholars and industry professionals.
