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European Co-Production - Legal and Financial Aspects

Part of the Essential Legal Framework

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Europe/Berlin
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Europe/Berlin
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About the workshop:

In the age of limited resources and an abundance of content, co-productions are becoming increasingly crucial for the success of European films and series. But making them happen has never been easy—and today, the challenges are only growing. Funding structures are shifting, audience habits are changing, and distribution models keep evolving.

So, what’s next for co-productions? How have recent industry shake-ups changed the game? What lessons can we take from the past year, and how can co-producers use them to move forward? Most importantly, how can companies across the value chain build lasting resilience in an industry that’s always in flux?

​​​​​​​EUROPEAN CO-PRODUCTION tackles these complex issues head-on. The workshop offers exclusive insights into the making of several recent European co-productions as well as a comprehensive overview of the legal and financial elements of co-productions.  Expect insider insights, practical tips, and interactive sessions that will enable you to navigate the evolving landscape of European co-productions with confidence.

Designed for professionals across the entire value chain—whether in financing, production, sales, or distribution of feature films or drama series—this workshop provides valuable expertise from renowned European producers and leading industry experts.

Plus, with plenty of networking opportunities and collaborative group activities, you’ll connect with fellow professionals from across Europe, creating space for new business partnerships and opportunities.

Format

  • On-Site Workshop
  • Berlin

Price

590 EUR Early bird discount– until October 18, 2026 Regular Price: 690 EUR (incl. meals but exclude accommodation)

Scholarships

Will be available (see below)

24 November 2026

  • Updated industry overview, including the latest developments
  • Financial landscape in Europe and beyond
  • Funding strategies: public & private financing sources, banks and bonds
  • Revenue sharing & waterfall scenarios
  • Legal framework: bilateral treaties and European Convention on Cinematographic Co-Production
  • Step-by-step analysis of a typical co-production agreement
  • Case studies from recent European co-productions
  • Hands-on tools & group exercise in devising a financing strategy
  • The current world of sales & distribution
  • New industry players and business models
  • In-depth understanding of the financial and legal framework of European co-production today
  • Expert tips and practical tools on how to protect your interests
  • Exclusive insights into cutting-edge case studies
  • Access to acclaimed producers and leading industry experts
  • Interactive sessions with space for questions and exchange
  • Opportunity to test and apply the acquired knowledge
  • Excellent opportunities for networking and group collaboration
  • An active and interdisciplinary group of participants and industry experts
  • Opportunity to establish valuable and long-lasting business relationships with audiovisual professionals from all over Europe

TBD

English

Yes

Accommodation 

Available for booking

Meals 

Lunches and dinners are included in the participation fee. To keep things simple and environmentally friendly, meals will primarily feature vegetarian options.

Accessibility

If your mobility is impaired, please get in touch with the EPI team, so we can find the best solution possible to ensure your full participation.


Join our free online info session

The workshop sounds interesting but you are not sure if it will cover the specific topics you are interested in? 

1st Info Session

6 October

at 17:00 CEST

Our Head of Study Joanna Szymańska as well as the EPI team will be there to answer your every question.

Register now
  •  Free of charge
  •  Online
  •  ca. 30 minutes
  •  Ask all your questions
The session will be held online via Zoom

Head of Study 


Joanna Szymańska

Joanna Szymańska

Polish producer and development executive, industry activist, Joanna is a graduate of Film Studies and Law. Alumna of international workshops including: EAVE, ACE and Torino Script Lab (Story Editing). Owner of the production company SHIPsBOY. In her 15+ years career she produced numerous shorts, feature-length fiction films and international co-productions. She is a founding member of Polish Producers Guild and a member of European Film Academy Board (term 2017-2023). Guest lecturer at film schools in Warsaw, Kraków and Łódź, she is currently working on her PhD at Lodz Film School.
Her recent credits include: OPERATION HYACINTH (dir. Piotr Domalewski; Netflix Original) critically acclaimed crime drama; winner of Best Polish Film Award at Camerimage 2021 as well as Best Polish Script at Gdynia FF; DETECTIVE BRUNO (dir. Mariusz Palej, Magdalena Nieć) family adventure comedy, Best Polish Film for Young Audiences (2022); MISSION ULJA FUNK (dir. Barbara Kronenberg, GER-LUX-POL) and ADVENTURES OF A MATHEMATICIAN (dir. Thor Klein, GER-UK-POL).

(photo credit: Maciej Skwara)



 Scholarships and discounts


Thanks to Creative Europe - MEDIA funding, a limited number of partial scholarships are available for nationals of the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Serbia, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine.

For the application use the link below.

Important: Do not register for the workshop while applying for a scholarship.

Scholarship Application

Thanks to the support of Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, a limited number of local scholarships are available for media professionals based in the regions of Berlin, Brandenburg, Thüringen, Sachsen, and Sachsen-Anhalt. 

These scholarships can cover up to 50% of the workshop fee, excluding accommodation.

Please note that while German citizenship is not required, applicants must be currently registered as residents of one of these regions to be eligible for the scholarship.

Important: Do not register for the workshop while applying for a scholarship.

Applications are open until 
Please follow the link below to apply.

Scholarship Application 

Company Discount:

If a second person from the same company books at the same time and at the standard rate, they are eligible for a EUR 200 discount. To claim this, please reach out to us for a discount code.

EAVE Alumni Discount:

Thanks to our partner EAVE, we are offering a EUR 90 discount to alumni of their programme. 

Please note scholarships and discounts are non-combinable.

Funding Opportunities in Your Country:

We encourage all applicants to seek financial support from their national or regional funding bodies, as they may offer bursaries or grants to cover training and professional development.

For information on potential financial support for participating in MEDIA-funded trainings, please contact the MEDIA Desk in your country or region. Please note that participation costs for MEDIA trainings are eligible expenses under MEDIA Development grants.

Here are some opportunities available:

Contact

Still questions? We'd be happy to help!

Katarzyna von Matthiassen

Katarzyna von Matthiassen

Project Management International Training

+49 (0) 331 76 99 15 09 

Victoria Vosseberg

Victoria Vosseberg

Project Coordination International Training

+49 (0) 331 76 99 15 02

E-Mail

       international@epi.media

Funders & Partners


Funders

Creative Europe Media
MBB

Partners 

Brehm v.Moers
GRAEF
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