Governance of Competitiveness in the European Film Industry

This open access book offers a comprehensive and rigorous reexamination of the European Film Industry's (EFI) competitiveness, linking this discussion to broader debates on film policy governance in Europe and internationally. Drawing from new research developed by the REBOOT project, an ongoing Horizon Europe initiative, this volume diagnoses previous limitations in understanding the multifaceted value of the sector. It identifies key issues essential for supporting the EFI's future as both a market actor and a cultural and civic player in European integration. The chapters delve into critical topics such as the governance of film policy, the cultural and economic dimensions of competitiveness, and the role of film in fostering European social cohesion. Expert contributors provide insightful analyses that challenge traditional frameworks, offering fresh perspectives on how to enhance the EFI's role in cultural and creative sectors. Readers will discover diverse perspectives from scholars and practitioners who explore innovative strategies for positioning the EFI as a leader in global cinema. This book is an invaluable resource for researchers, scholars, and policymakers interested in film studies, cultural policy, and European integration. It is particularly relevant for those involved in the REBOOT project or similar initiatives focused on cultural industries. Whether you are an academic exploring new theoretical frameworks or a practitioner seeking practical insights, this book provides essential knowledge for understanding and shaping the future of the European Film Industry. 

Inhaltsverzeichnis

CHAPTER 1 The Governance of Competitiveness in the European Film Industry by Katharine Sarikakis, Antonios Vlassis and Tuuli Lähdesmäki.- Part A: Policies.- CHAPTER 2 EU Law and the Competitiveness of the Audiovisual Sector and the European Film Industry: The Trajectory of an Evolving Concept By Evangelia Psychogiopoulou, Apostolos Samaras and Laia Comerma.- CHAPTER 3 Young People and the European Film Industry: The Governance of Near Misses by Katharine Sarikakis, Angeliki Chatziefraimidou, Janina Jüngst and Gentiana Ramadani.- CHAPTER 4 Governing the European Film Industry by Prizes: The European Film Awards and the LUX European Audience Film Award by Tuuli Lähdesmäki and Kaisa Hiltunen.- CHAPTER 5 A Panoptic View of the Common European Data Space for Cultural Heritage Through the Lens of the European Film Industry by Pelin Turan and Caterina Sganga.- Part B: Practices.- CHAPTER 6 Shifting Imaginaries of European Cinema by Fernando Ramos Arenas.- CHAPTER 7 The Young Audience Award: Cultivating Future Audiences for European Cinema by Kaisa Hiltunen and Tuuli Lähdesmäki.- CHAPTER 8 European Film, Cinephilia and Digital Development: Filming as a Driver of Another Kind of Film Competitiveness by Laura Caballero Ruiz de Martín-Esteban.- CHAPTER 9 Creatitivity and Competitiveness in Film Music Composition by Jean-François Trubert, Julie Mansion-Vaquié.- Part C: Global Perspectives.- CHAPTER 10 Audiovisual Regulation of VOD Platforms in the EU and Latin America: Between Level-playing Field, Competitiveness and Rationality of Audiences by Marina Rossato Fernandes, Antonios Vlassis and Lucile Coenen.- CHAPTER 11 Mapping the European Film Industry in the Argentinian, Brazilian, Mexican, South African, South Korean and Turkish Markets: Roles, Trends and Gaps by Mafalda Dâmaso, Luis Albornoz, Mª Trinidad García Leiva, Isabela Vargas Miranda, Antonios Vlassis, Marina Rossato Fernandes, Lucile Coenen, Elif Akçali, Melis Behlil and Ruken Dogu Erdede.- CHAPTER 12 Governance for Competitiveness and Equity in the Canadian Film Industry: Recent Comparisons with the European Union by Alison C. M. Beale.- Part D: Conclusions.- CHAPTER 13 Landscape in the Mist; Where Next for the European Film Industry and Its Competitiveness? By Mafalda Dâmaso, Fernando Ramos Arenas and Antonios Vlassis.

Über den Autor / die Autorin

Dr. Fernando Ramos Arenas
is Associate Professor of European Cinema History at theDepartment of Art History at Complutense University in Madrid, Spain, where he is also Key Staff Member of the Jean Monnet Chair Modern Times: European Audiovisual Heritage in an era ofTransformation: Access and Dissemination. 

Dr. Antonios Vlassis
is Senior Researcher in the Center for International Relations Studies(CEFIR), University of Liège, Belgium, and Assistant Professor at the Department of Political Science,University of Liège. 

Dr. Mafalda Dâmaso
is Researcher at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Visiting Fellow at the European University Institute, and Visiting Research Fellow at King’s College London, UK. 

Dr. Tuuli Lähdesmäki
(PhD in Art History, DSocSc in Sociology) is an associate professor of Art History (tenure track) at the University of Jyväskylä (JYU), Finland. 

Dr. Katharine Sarikakis
is full professor of Media Governance, Media Industries and Media Organisation at the Department of Communication the University of Vienna, Austria, and the Director ofthe Media Governance Research Lab since 2011.

Zusammenfassung

This open access book offers a comprehensive and rigorous reexamination of the European Film Industry's (EFI) competitiveness, linking this discussion to broader debates on film policy governance in Europe and internationally. Drawing from new research developed by the REBOOT project, an ongoing Horizon Europe initiative, this volume diagnoses previous limitations in understanding the multifaceted value of the sector. It identifies key issues essential for supporting the EFI's future as both a market actor and a cultural and civic player in European integration. The chapters delve into critical topics such as the governance of film policy, the cultural and economic dimensions of competitiveness, and the role of film in fostering European social cohesion. Expert contributors provide insightful analyses that challenge traditional frameworks, offering fresh perspectives on how to enhance the EFI's role in cultural and creative sectors. Readers will discover diverse perspectives from scholars and practitioners who explore innovative strategies for positioning the EFI as a leader in global cinema. This book is an invaluable resource for researchers, scholars, and policymakers interested in film studies, cultural policy, and European integration. It is particularly relevant for those involved in the REBOOT project or similar initiatives focused on cultural industries. Whether you are an academic exploring new theoretical frameworks or a practitioner seeking practical insights, this book provides essential knowledge for understanding and shaping the future of the European Film Industry. 

Produktdetails

• Mitarbeit: Mafalda Dâmaso (Herausgeber), Tuuli Lähdesmäki (Herausgeber), Tuuli Lähdesmäki et al (Herausgeber), Fernando Ramos Arenas (Herausgeber), Katharine Sarikakis (Herausgeber), Antonios Vlassis (Herausgeber)
• Verlag: Springer, Berlin
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erscheint: 12.06.2026
• EAN: 9783032148889
• ISBN: 978-3-0-3214888-9
• Illustration: Approx. 280 p. 30 illus. in color.
• Serie: Reboot
• Themen: Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik > Kunst > Fotografie, Film, Video, TV; Governance, Europa, Medienwissenschaften, Politik der National- Zentral- oder Bundesregierung, Open Access, auseinandersetzen, European Film and TV, Media Policy and Politics, European Cinema, European Identity, Film Industry, Competitiveness, Film policy, audiovisual industry, film culture