Ibermedia program


Where
Spain
When
2016
Who
In spain, the state secretariat for culture and aecid
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Description of the policy/measure

This program aims to promote and develop the ibero-american audiovisual industry, strengthening the audiovisual market of the region and supporting the building of a ibero-american audiovisual area as well as cinematographic activity.  

Results achieved

The iber programs were created to combine effects and cooperate in achieving a common goal at the regional level (ibero-american), generally to strengthen sectorial public policies. they are based in the cooperation among countries, and have some shared objectives: encourage the development of inclusive and innovative projects; strengthen cultural and creative industries; promote collaboration between entreprises within the sector and their participation in joint projects, and foster the flow and exchange of cultural goods and services; promote training and capacity building; and set up synergies and facilitate mobility of artists and their works. in this frame, each program has its own objectives and priorities, enumerated in the section 2 above. 

Financial resources allocated to the policy

Spain contributes to this program with 700,000€ annually.

Evaluation of the policy/measure

Since ibermedia’s inception, the majority of selected films have been completed and released, and many have gone on to win international prizes in major international film festivals (berlin, rotterdam, cannes, la habana, los angeles, mar del plata, huelva, sundance).from its inaugural year to 2015, 636 co-production projects were selected; out of those, 298 were awarded distribution and promotional credits, and 2700 were given training grants for film professionals.a total amount of 85 million dollars were invested in ibero-american cinema, what means funds for 1975 projects, more than 500 films released, and indirect support for 1200 enterprises and more than 6000 professionals. Â