Partners
Production Value is organised by Focal. Since its creation, it has been supported by many film funds. Many of the organisations listed below have been involved since the beginning, not only helping to build the programme but also shaping its evolution with their ideas and insights. We owe them our deepest gratitude.
FOCAL
Bern, Switzerland
FOCAL is a foundation for professional training in the fields of film and audiovisual media based in Switzerland. The foundation offers continuous training to develop creative, technical and entrepreneurial skills. The training programmes cover all elements of the production process, from screenwriting to distribution, and are aimed at all professions in the audiovisual industry. FOCAL collaborates with numerous European and Swiss partners.
Federal office of Culture
Bern, Switzerland
The FOC holds responsibility for promoting culture in all its diversity, and ensuring that its development is fully independent. It falls under the aegis of the Federal Department of the Interior. The FOC promotes artistic creation, notably in the realms of cinema, art and design, supports and encourages the education of young Swiss people from abroad, supports projects pursued by different linguistic and cultural communities, upholds the interests of the national heritage and the preservation of historic buildings and monuments, draws up the Confederation’s cultural policy. To carry out its duties, the FOC comprises two divisions: one for the ‘Preservation and Showcasing of the National Heritage,’ and one for ‘Cultural Creation and Diversity.’ The promotion of culture represents a major aspect of the Confederation’s activities in the cultural realm. The Confederation manages its institutions itself, lending support to cultural projects launched by third parties. The types of support vary according to the specific realm of endeavor involved and the tasks entailed by support are divided between various departments.
ÖFI/ AFI
Vienna, Austria
The Austrian Film Institute (Österreichisches Filminstitut) is a national film funding agency which supports cinema productions as a cultural product as well as the Austrian film business and thus contributes to strengthening the Austrian film industry and the creative and artistic qualities of Austrian film to ensure its domestic and international success. It is a legal entity under public law and its registered office is located in Vienna. The financial year of the Austrian Film Institute is the calendar year.
Norwegian Film Institute
Oslo, Norway
The Norwegian Film Institute administers government financial support and other support mechanisms for the development, production and distribution of Norwegian audiovisual productions. The Institute is the national centre for the development of talent and ideas in the Norwegian film, television and games industry and is working actively to promote film culture and the Norwegian film heritage among a wide audience. The Norwegian Film Institute comprises departments for Development and Support, Promotion and General Public Affairs, as well as Administration and Information.
Finnish Film Foundation
Helsinki, Finland
The Finnish Film Foundation supports and promotes the Finnish film industry by funding professional film production, exhibition and distribution. The Foundation is also responsible for the cultural export and international promotion of Finnish films. The Finnish Film Foundation was set up in 1969 as an independent foundation but it operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education and Culture. The Foundation receives its funding from lottery and pools funds allocated for promoting film art.
FILM in AUSTRIA
Vienna, Austria
FILM in AUSTRIA is the Austria-wide Film Commission. ABA is the first and central point of contact for monitoring and supporting international film, TV and streaming projects and potential applicants for funding within the framework of FISAplus.
Software supplier
MovieSoft
Movie Magic Budgeting & Movie Magic Scheduling software supplied by (since 2007)
MovieSoft is specialised in the field of film production software, including scriptwriting, scheduling and budgeting software. MovieSoft is Entertainment Partners' distributor for Movie Magic software in Europe. Since 1999, MovieSoft has developed extensive expertise in screenwriting and film production software and has built a strong and important business relationship with software manufacturers such as Entertainment Partners, Final Draft, Innovative Software, to name a few. MovieSoft's goal is to continue to focus on this specific area of film pre-production and to contribute at a high level to develop the tools of the future in the interest of its customers, with whom MovieSoft shares the same passion for images.
Production Value has established a close collaboration with the following European professional organizations:
- France: AFAR – Association of Assistant Directors (in FR/EN/E)
- Netherlands: ADC – Assistant Directors Club (in Dutch)
- Spain: APPA – Association of Audiovisual Production Professionals (in E)
- Italy: APE – Association of Production Service Companies and Line Producers (in IT/EN)