8 April 2026 | 10:00–13:00 CET
On 8 April 2026, an international online seminar will take place focusing on the role of film funds and film commissions in developing film-friendly regions. The webinar brings together representatives of several European film commissions who will share their experience in building cooperation with local stakeholders, solving practical production challenges, and promoting regions to the international film industry.
The seminar is primarily aimed at representatives of film funds and film commissions, but producers, public sector professionals, and experts working in regional development or tourism who are involved in film production or location development are also welcome to participate.
The event is organised by the European Film Commissions Network (EUFCN) within the Filmlink project, supported by the Estonia–Latvia Cross-Border Cooperation Programme.
Programme
10:00–10:15
Introduction of speakers and participants
10:15–11:00
Building Trust and Long-Term Relationships with Local Stakeholders
Speaker: Mikael Svensson – Southern Sweden Film Commission, Sweden
25 min presentation + 10 min Q&A + 10 min break
11:00–11:45
Solving Practical Issues Quickly and Professionally
Speaker: Adrian A. Mitchell – Oslo Film Commission, Norway
25 min presentation + 10 min Q&A + 10 min break
11:45–12:30
Marketing and Communication
Speaker: Isak Kari Karason – Film in Iceland, Iceland
25 min presentation + 10 min Q&A + 10 min break
12:30–13:00
Panel discussion: What Makes a Region “Film Friendly”?
Speakers:
- Mikael Svensson – Southern Sweden Film Commission
- Adrian A. Mitchell – Oslo Film Commission
- Isak Kari Karason – Film in Iceland
- Pavlína Žipková – Czech Film Commission
- Jurate Pazikaite – Vilnius Film Office
Moderator: TBC
Registration
The seminar will be held in English and participation is free of charge.
👉 Register HERE
