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Trends in public film support - Gilles Fontaine
1. Current trends in
public film support and
perspectives on impact
Gilles Fontaine
Head of Information on Markets & Financing
European Audiovisual Observatory
Montenegro Presidency Workshop, Podgorica, 11 June 2015
4. Direct public funding is only one form of public film support
Different possibilities
for national film policy makers
to support the financing
of film and audiovisual production
Fiscal
Incentive
Schemes
1
Direct
Public Support
through
Film Funds
2
Regulating
investments in
production by
broadcasters
and other
stakeholders
3
4
5. 2009: 262 funds
2014: 254 funds
2004 2009 2014
Evolution of the number of film funds in Europe (36), 2004-2014
Source: OBS
KORDA
195
262 254
The total number of funds declined slightly
5
6. The number of fiscal incentive schemes more than doubled in 10 years…
Source: SPI
New schemes introduced Schemes closed Total active schemes
1 1 1
5
3
1 1
2
5
1 1 1
2
1
12 12 12 12
17
20
21
20
22
26
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Timeline: Fiscal incentive schemes becoming operational in Europe 2005-2014
6
8. The launch of new fiscal incentives in France did not
represented a reduction of the allocation for the existing ones
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
CIJV (2008)
C2I/ TRIP (2009)
CIA (2006)
CIC (2005)
SOFICA (1985)
French fiscal incentives, 2004-2014
EURmillion
Source: CNC
8
10. Limitations of impact measurement
Causality between different film policy measures and effects
Example: Production investment is increasing, but to which extent can this be linked to
direct public funding and to which extent is it linked to additional fiscal incentive
schemes?
Lack of data
Many countries do systematically collect the data which would be required to properly
analyse impact of public support measures
Limited comparability between European markets
… due to different methodologies impossible to have a comprehensive “pan-
European” analysis.
… but also between indicators: no “global” indicator
… as impacts take many different forms. And the methodology how to measure impact
differs accordingly from one indicator to the next.
10
11. Indirect & induced
economic impacts
Exploitation
related economic
impacts
Cultural & societal
impacts
Direct production
related economic
impacts
Potential
impacts of
public film
support
Many impacts areas
11
12. Direct production related economic impacts …
Growing film
production volume
Sector
employment
growth
Growing film
production
spend
Stimulate
international
cooperation
Develop
film & AV
sector
GDP / GVA
contribution
Attract
portable
productions
Impacts of
public film
support 12
13. The increase of public support
can play an important role in increasing
production volume and budgets…
…provided that infrastructure, talent and
crews match this increase (otherwise it will
only result in an increase of production costs)
13
14. Case Study Importance of public support as financing source for European films
Share of public support in total production costs
Sources: NFF, SFI, CNC, FIAPF, IVF, IFTA, OBS
In %.
48% 48%
14%
33%
40%
28%
17%
11%
37%
35% 42% 49%
NL SE FR Amour A Royal
Affair
Carnage
Producer / Private investments
In selected markets (2013) In selected films
Public support (national and international
Other
Broadcaster (co-prod & pre-sales)
14
15. Case Study Impact on production volume
Turkey – Number of films produced 2000-2014
Sources: Antrakt, OBS
In units.
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Re-establishment of
public production
support
108
20
15
16. 0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Case Study Impact on production spend
Croatia – Production spend 2009-2013
Sources: Croatian Audiovisual Centre, Olsberg SPI
In EUR mio (2013 prices).
Introduction of fiscal
incentive scheme
20
Production spend
Direct public funding
16
17. Public funding has
the potential to stimulate
international co-productions
…
and is a decisive factor in attracting
portable productions,
…
but this is hard to quantify
17
18. Key findings from Olsberg study on fiscal incentive schemes suggest that …
Sources: Olsberg SPI
… Public support - particularly fiscal incentives - can have a positive
impact on the ability of countries to become attractive co-production
partners. This tends to be the main reason for productions moving
between European countries.
… In addition, international portable productions generally flow into
Europe rather than out of Europe, attracted by fiscal incentive
schemes and direct public support schemes
… Keep in mind: Public support (direct or through fiscal incentives) is
only one of many factors affecting the production location decision
Qualitative research shows …
18
19. Public support is
considered to stimulate
employment growth
in the film and audiovisual sector
…
but, again, this is hard to quantify
19
20. 52
43 44 46
51
56 59 61
58
63 65 63
3
3 3 3
4
4
4
4
4
4
5 5
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Case Study Impact on employment
France – Employment in French film production 2001-2012
Sources: EY/CNC, Olsberg SPI
In 1 000s.
Freelance
Permanent
Direct public support
+ SOFICA
Direct public support
+ SOFICA
+ Crédit d’Impôt
Direct public support
+ SOFICA
+ Crédit d’Impôt
+TRIP
48 50048 500
68 000
+38%
20
21. Key findings from Olsberg study on fiscal incentive schemes suggest that
Sources: Olsberg SPI
… Alongside production levels and impacts, incentives also stimulate
significant employment growth
… There is also evidence that these workforces are mobile, moving
between adjacent countries to fill needs
… This contributes to regional development of the sectors, an
increase in co-production activity and especially contributing to
skills development
… and qualitative research shows …
21
22. Growth
in film and AV production
drives growth in wider areas
of the economy …
22
23. Exploitation related economic impacts
DVD / BluRay
sector
Cinema exhibition
Distribution
Impacts of
public film
support
VOD
TV
23
24. Multiplier & spillover effects
Induced
impact
Indirect impact
Impacts of
public film
support
Film induced
Tourism
Trade
promotion
Growth
driver for
other
creative
sectors
24
26. Case Study Impact on film tourism
Examples for film tourism impact in destinations
Sources: Turizam Volume 17, Issue 1: Film Tourism: A Contemporary Resource for Promoting Serbia
26
27. Case Study Impact on film tourism
Croatia – Tourism arrivals 2005-2014
Sources: Bloomberg Markets
In millions.
Game of Thrones
starts in April 2011
27
29. Case Study Impact on merchandise sale
UK – Economic impact of film induced merchandise sales in UK 2013
Sources: Olsberg / Nordicity analysis based on data from Oxford Economics 29
31. Case Study Impact on brand promotion
UK – Economic impact of film induced UK brand promotion 2013
Sources: Olsberg / Nordicity analysis based on data from Oxford Economics, BFI, Rentrak, MPAA, HIS and ONS
31
32. Cultural & social impacts …
Cultural
diversity
National /
European
identity
Awards
Impacts of
public film
support
Heritage
awareness
32
Public
diplomacy
(Soft power)
33. Public funding for award winning films
Source: OBS
DK / SE / CZ
40%
FR / DE / PL / ES PL / DK FR / DE / AT
28% na 33%
33
35. Goals Impacts
Impact
evaluation
Up front
methodology
The need for goals hierarchy and impact assessment
«Soft Power»
Heritage
Awareness
Economic
Growth
Consumer
Interest
Employment
Direct
Exploitation
Cultural
Indirect & induced
1
35
36. 0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1 000
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
20.0
21.0
22.0
23.0
24.0
25.0
26.0
27.0
28.0
29.0
30.0
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
5000
5200
5400
5600
5800
6000
6200
6400
6600
6800
100.0
300.0
500.0
700.0
900.0
1 100.0
1 300.0
1 500.0
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Theatrical will stagnate
GBO @ EUR 6.3 bn
Admissions @ 910 mio
Traditional TV revenues to decrease over time
EUR 27.7 bn
TV advertising
Physical video will continue to drop
EUR 6.6 bn
Digital video will grow but not compensate
EUR 27.7 bn
TV advertising
0
1 000
2 000
3 000
4 000
5 000
6 000
7 000
8 000
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
EUR 1.9 bn
Overall revenues to film industry likely to decline…2
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37. 2. …Public support could become proportionally even more important
France – Public contribution to total production investment 2010-2014
Sources: CNC, OBS
In EUR million.
15%
11%
14% 14%
18%
1 439
1 389
1 342
1 255
994
209
160 183 173 176
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
0
200
400
600
800
000
200
400
600
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 est.
% share Total investment in French film production Direct public funding + Fiscal Incentives
37
38. Public Funding for Films and
Audiovisual Works in Europe
An update of the OBS report on film funding in Europe will be released in
2016
38
It will include European as well as
country-by-country figures on:
• Funding body population
• Income by type of source
• Spend by activity
• Trends in recent years
Hinweis der Redaktion
Growing recognition of cultural and economic importance of film and audiovisual sectors
Many countries are aiming to grow their Creative Industries because of the broad-based advantages they deliver, for example in terms of- employment,
heritage awareness,
consumer interest,
economic growth,
exports,
Tourism,
and so-called national ‘soft power.’
Given these potential positive aspects, most countries actively support the development of the film and audiovisual sectors through film policy measures.
Though possibly the most visible one, direct public film funding is only one - albeit a very important - form of public support for the production of film and audiovisual works in Europe
Broadly speaking, national film policy makers generally opt for a mix of one of three different forms …
…
Now, let’s have a look at some trends in the field of public film support … NEXT SLIDE
… shift towards national funds, less regional / community funds
Several dormant regional funds (with much fewer schemes and budget now than before 2009)
Restructuration of the UK regional funds
Several new regional funds in Poland
The number of fiscal ….
Countries introducing fiscal incentive schemes in recent years include e.g. Lithuania, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the Netherlands, and Slovakia.
Others such as Finland, Norway, Poland and Serbia are giving the matter serious consideration. (TO BE CHECKED WHETHER THEY INTRODUCED SOME IN THE MEANTIME)
Another trend worthwhile noting, is the fact that – the majority of the newly introduced schemes – take the form of rebate-style structures rather than the more traditional form of tax shelter:
Of the seven rebates introduced in Europe between 2010 and 2014, six were structured as rebates, with only one taking the form of a tax shelter.
Now, with a growing number of fiscal incentive schemes, some industry players fear that this trend leads to a … NEXT SLIDE
BACKUP INFO as to why there is a trend towards rebate structures:
Olsberg: “We believe that this is predominantly a result of policymakers increasingly recognising the self-funding nature of rebate-style fiscal incentive schemes and wishing to have systems that are as transparent and straightforward to operate as possible.”
So, it seems that – at least on a pan-European level – public funding levels have remained fairly stable over the past years and the fiscal incentive schemes are being used as complementary instruments to support the film and audiovisual sectors.
Needs explanation
Many countries are aiming to grow their Creative Industries because of the broad-based advantages they deliver, for example in terms of- employment,
heritage awareness,
consumer interest,
economic growth,
exports,
Tourism,
and so-called national ‘soft power.’
Given these potential positive aspects, most countries actively support the development of the film and audiovisual sectors through film policy measures.
And there are different ways how to do this NEXT SLIDE
TO DO: THIS SLIDE COULD ALSO BE USED FOR SHOWING IN AN OVERVIEW THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF PUBLIC SUPPORT LATER ON - NEEDS TO BE UPDATED ACCORDINGLY
Percentage share of public support in total production costs varies from one film to the next and between markets – in particularly whether or not it is complemented by mandatory broadcaster investments (like in France) – but it clearly forms a crucial backbone of the European film financing system.
It is probably fair to assume that without public support, the current high levels of European production volume could not be achieved.
FIS report p63
Inner-European production flows tend to be linked to increasing levels of co-production
Consultees have also noted the positive impacts that the introduction of an incentive can have on the ability of countries to be attractive co-production partners. Central to this is the guaranteed element of finance that the incentive provides, making the structuring of a co-production significantly easier when compared with the uncertainties of a selective direct funding system. This factor has enabled smaller countries to become more active co-production partners.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-04-02/can-game-of-thrones-save-croatia-
Dubrovnik is shooting location for Kings Landing, one of the main locations in the Game of Thrones saga
Summary: Long term lower revenues will be less … Theatrical window to become proportionally more important for larger films, while smaller films stand to benefit more from online? Key will be cost and smart financing
And more players to share changes in value chain