Investment: for the Competitiveness of the European Audiovisual Industry

Join us for an exploration of financing and investment opportunities in the audiovisual sector, geared towards fostering cultural autonomy and innovation in Europe.

Organised by the European Commission’s Creative Europe MEDIA in cooperation with MIA the event is a key platform for dialogue between policymakers, financiers, and audiovisual stakeholders. The panel will focus on enhancing the EU’s global competitiveness in the audiovisual sector through debt and equity finance.

Discover the vast potential of the audiovisual industry, engage with the innovative financial tools for creative industries under the InvestEU and Creative Europe programmes, including MediaInvest and CCS Guarantee and network with industry professionals and investors.

Conference Highlights:

• Explore equity investors and bankers’ perspectives on Intellectual Property (IP) rights in audiovisual investment.
• Delve into the evolving field of IP management and its potential to create sustainable revenue streams. Learn about effective strategies for converting IP rights into cash and how MediaInvest can empower European companies to maintain control over their intellectual property.
• Learn how banks are extending their offer towards creative entrepreneurs.

Opened with powerful keynotes, this moderated discussion will address how Invest EU and Creative Europe programmes can increase financing volumes to help audiovisual companies scale their productions and distribution while competing with global players.

Don’t miss this chance to shape the future of European cinema.
 
Institutional remarks:
Giuseppe Abbamonte | Director for Media Policy and Copyright, General Directorate CNECT, European Commission (Belgium)
Nicola Borrelli | Director, General Directorate for Cinema and Audiovisual, Ministry of Culture (Italy)
 
Speakers:
Gianluca Massimi | Head of Division “Mandate Origination and Relationship Management” – EC/EIB (Italy)
Andrea Scarso | Partner and Investment Director, IPR.VC (UK)
Carlotta Calori | Co-Founder & Producer, Indigo Film (Italy)
Federico Fabbri | Key Account Manager, Istituto per il Credito Sportivo e Culturale (Italy)
 
Moderator:
Mariangela Pira | Journalist, Sky TG24 (Italy)