New Article Explores European Audiovisual Policy in the Digital Era from the Perspective of European Filmmakers

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Penned by FERA CEO Pauline Durand-Vialle, the article “European Audiovisual Policy in the Digital Era: Filmmakers’ Perspective” is part of Issue #4 of the Future Europe Journal, published by the European Liberal Forum, which delves into the critical role of cultural and creative industries within the European Union, highlighting their contributions to democratic and socio-economic resilience as well as the EU’s global influence.

Featured in Section 3, “Innovative Creation & The Digital Shift”, the piece offers an overview of European audiovisual policy through the lens of filmmakers, as the advent of a new European Parliament mandate presents an opportunity to embed a culturally driven and sustainable industrial strategy into the European Commission’s agenda for the audiovisual sector.

It emphasises the significant impact of films, series, and documentaries on audiences, underscoring their role as reflections of contemporary society in democratic contexts. It explores the EU’s historical, current, and future visions for the audiovisual sector, focusing on the socio-economic realities faced by European filmmakers today, as they navigate a rapidly evolving industry marked by streaming platforms’ potential for global reach, while grappling with challenges such as systemic precarity, the rise of artificial intelligence, and threats to artistic freedom.

Read the article here.