Piracy and Organised Crime: FIAD Welcomes Council Recognition in New EMPACT Priorities
FIAD welcomes the recent adoption of Council Conclusions on the enhancement of EMPACT and the EU crime priorities for the 2026–2029 cycle...
11 minutes ago


Cannes 2025: EU-Supported Films Shine – and Distributors Make Sure Europe Sees Them
The 78th Cannes Film Festival closed with a celebration of European talent—and a standout showing for films supported by the EU’s...
May 27


FIAD Presence at the Cannes Film Festival : Strong Signals for Film Distribution from Cannes
The 78th Festival de Cannes once again proved a landmark moment for Europe’s film sector — and for FIAD, whose Secretariat actively...
May 20


European Film & Audiovisual Sector Organisations Call for Strengthening the Creative Europe – MEDIA Programme
As organisations working across the European film and audiovisual sector, we represent film and TV directors, producers, training and...
May 9
Strong FIAD Engagement in the European Commission’s Geo-blocking Consultation
On 11 February, the European Commission launched a call for evidence as part of its evaluation of the Geo-blocking Regulation , inviting...
Mar 12


FIAD screening of 'The Brutalist' celebrates theatrical distribution in Europe
FIAD, in partnership with the Motion Picture Association - EMEA, UNIC - The International Union of Cinemas, and NBCUniversal, hosted a...
Feb 10
FIAD Joins Global Call for AI to Respect Copyright and Intellectual Property
FIAD has joined 38 international organisations representing all sectors of the creative and cultural industries in co-signing a joint...
Feb 10


FIAD on distributors' strategies for a fragmented media market at UNIC Cinema Days
On October 23-24, FIAD participated in the annual UNIC Cinema Days in Brussels, an exceptional gathering for cinema professionals to...
Oct 28, 2024


FIAD members meet in Brussels to discuss key issues in European film distribution and policy
On 15 and 16 October 2024, the International Federation of Film Distributors Associations (FIAD) held a series of meetings in Brussels,...
Oct 17, 2024


FIAD and UNIC celebrate cinematic art with exclusive screening of “Niki” in Brussels
On 1st October, FIAD and UNIC – The International Union of Cinemas – teamed up to host a special screening in Brussels, bringing together...
Oct 2, 2024