The undersigned organisations representing key stakeholders in the film and audiovisual creation, production and distribution value chain wish to express their support for the Commission conclusions set out in the first review of the so-called Regulation on unjustified Geo-Blocking. In so doing, they outline that the conclusions of this Review – namely keeping film/AV content and services out of scope of the Regulation – are in line with the findings of several studies on the role of territoriality in the film and audiovisual sectors, including a study released today. Should the conclusions of the Commission’s review be included in the forthcoming EU Media and AV Action Plan, the co-signatories encourage focus on mechanisms to boost European cooperation on financing and distribution, including through co-productions and/or pre-sales, to increase circulation of content and access as a win-win for audiences and for the European film and audiovisual sector itself.

Film AV Sector Joint Statement – Geoblocking Review 30 11 2020