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International Federation of Film Distributors' and Publishers' Associations

FIAD

The International Federation of Film Distributors’ Associations (FIAD) represents national associations of film distributors operating in the majority of European Union Member States as well as globally.

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Mario Furore (Member of the European Parliament)

13 Oct 2025 · AgoraEU

Meeting with Sabine Verheyen (Member of the European Parliament, Committee chair)

7 Oct 2025 · Media Policy

Meeting with Mario Furore (Member of the European Parliament) and European Film Agency Directors

18 Sept 2025 · AgoraEu and CULT dossier

Meeting with Nela Riehl (Member of the European Parliament, Committee chair) and EUROCINEMA, Association de producteurs de cinéma et de télévision and

15 Sept 2025 · Stakeholder Roundtable on European Film Sector

Response to A Culture Compass for Europe

28 May 2025

FIAD - The International Federation of Film Distributors and Publishers Associations - strongly urges the European Commission to revise its current approach and fully integrate the film-audiovisual sector into the forthcoming Culture Compass. Despite the sectors vital cultural, social and economic contributions, the film-audiovisual sector is absent from the initial framing of this initiative. This omission must be addressed. The film-audiovisual sector is one of Europes most dynamic creative industries, shaping collective identities, sustaining cultural diversity, and driving cross-border dialogue. It is also a key pillar of Europes cultural economy, employing millions and delivering tangible benefits through investment, innovation, and audience engagement. If the Culture Compass is to truly reflect the values outlined in the Commissions own call - visibility, coherence, competitiveness, access and inclusion - then the film-audiovisual sector must be a central component of its vision and implementation. Ignoring this would undermine the EUs ambition for a strategic, future-oriented cultural policy.
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Response to Assessment of the effects of the Recommendation on combating online piracy of sports and other live events

28 May 2025

FIAD welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Commissions assessment of the 2023 Recommendation on combating online piracy of sports and other live events. While supporting the Recommendations objectives, FIAD urges the Commission to also acknowledge the broader threat piracy poses to the entire film and audiovisual sector, particularly theatrical film distribution. Piracy continues to undermine legitimate value chains, depriving distributors of revenues, harming reinvestment in new content, and weakening the cultural and economic sustainability of Europes film ecosystem. We therefore attach our Piracy Position Paper, which outlines key threats and recommendations specific to the film distribution sector across Europe.
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Meeting with José Cepeda (Member of the European Parliament)

22 Apr 2025 · MFF & legislative developments

Meeting with Bernard Guetta (Member of the European Parliament)

17 Mar 2025 · Insights on the film-ecosystem in Europe

Meeting with Zoltán Tarr (Member of the European Parliament)

6 Mar 2025 · Discussing the Creative Europe MEDIA Programme

Response to Evaluation of the Geo-blocking Regulation

28 Feb 2025

On behalf of Storytelling Media AS, a film distribution company in Norway that on average releases 9 films a year, it is essential that the film and audiovisual sector continue to remain exempt from the Geo-blocking Regulation. The ability and freedom to deploy geo-blocking which enables rightsholders to license rights on a territory-by-territory basis remains essential for businesses - including SMEs - across Europe to secure funding for content development, organising the optimal marketing, distribution and exploitation (theatrical, physical carriers, broadcasting and online) of all types of film and audiovisual content. Our industry is unique in that significant upfront investment is required before any of the expenditure can be recouped. Licensing on a territory-by-territory basis - adapting to national and regional market realities- offers the optimum chance for these investments to be matched by earnings and for financing to be invested in future content. Theatrical distribution - with a 2024 Gross Box Office of EUR 6.6 billion in Europe - is a vital component of our cultural and creative economy. We support the European Commission's drive to strengthen European competitiveness and our sector is an integral element of the equation. Including the film and audiovisual sector in the Geo-blocking Regulation will clash with the European Commission's ambition to promote European businesses and ease the burden of red tape. Find attached the International Federation of Film Distributors' and Publishers' Associations (FIAD) submission which we support.
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Response to Evaluation of the Geo-blocking Regulation

27 Feb 2025

On behalf of The International Federation of Film Distributors' and Publishers' Associations (FIAD), a trade association representing over 200 film distribution companies in 15 European countries through its membership of national associations of film distributors, it is essential that the film and audiovisual sector continue to remain exempt from the Geo-blocking Regulation. The ability and freedom to deploy geo-blocking which enables rightsholders to license rights on a territory-by-territory basis remains essential for businesses - including SMEs - across Europe to secure funding for content development, organising the optimal marketing, distribution and exploitation (theatrical, physical carriers, broadcasting and online) of all types of film and audiovisual content. Our industry is unique in that significant upfront investment is required before any of the expenditure can be recouped. Licensing on a territory-by-territory basis - adapting to national and regional market realities- offers the optimum chance for these investments to be matched by earnings and for financing to be invested in future content. Theatrical distribution - with a 2024 Gross Box Office of EUR 6.6 billion in Europe - is a vital component of our cultural and creative economy. We support the European Commission's drive to strengthen European competitiveness and our sector is an integral element of the equation. Including the film and audiovisual sector in the Geo-blocking Regulation will clash with the European Commission's ambition to promote European businesses and ease the burden of red tape. Find attached the submission of the International Federation of Film Distributors' and Publishers' Associations (FIAD).
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Meeting with Mariateresa Vivaldini (Member of the European Parliament)

1 Oct 2024 · Meeting conoscitivo

Meeting with Mario Furore (Member of the European Parliament)

18 Sept 2024 · Incontro conoscitivo

Meeting with Benedetta Scuderi (Member of the European Parliament)

18 Sept 2024 · Cinema

Response to Interim evaluation anf final evaluation of Creative Europe Programmes

9 Jun 2023

The International Federation of Film Distributors' and Publishers Associations (FIAD) welcomes this opportunity to provide feedback on the Creative Europe programmes. Please find our feedback attached as a PDF. FIAD represents over 200 film distribution companies in 14 European countries through its membership of national associations of film distributors. FIAD is registered on the EUs transparency register under this number: 757797110981-25
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Meeting with Petra Kammerevert (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs and

12 Oct 2022 · Implementierung AVMD

Meeting with Irena Joveva (Member of the European Parliament)

2 Mar 2022 · Geo blocking during the pandemic

Meeting with Irena Joveva (Member of the European Parliament)

4 Mar 2021 · Recovery of the film industry after the COVID pandemic

Meeting with Agnieszka Skonieczna (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton) and Association of Commercial Television and Video on Demand Services in Europe and

24 Aug 2020 · Impact of COVID-19 and recovery measures for the media and audiovisual ecosystem

Meeting with Agnieszka Skonieczna (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton) and Europa Distribution

7 Jul 2020 · Audio-visual sector and EU recovery plan

Meeting with Günther Oettinger (Commissioner) and Union Internationale des Cinémas

16 Feb 2016 · copyright

Meeting with Andrus Ansip (Vice-President) and

17 Sept 2015 · Intellectual Property Rights

Meeting with Günther Oettinger (Commissioner) and Constantin Medien AG

9 Feb 2015 · Copyright, DSM