International Federation of
Film Distributors' and Publishers' Associations

In partnership with a wide array of cultural networks and organisations, FIAD calls on the Member States and the European Commission to secure a future for culture and cultural life in Europe. Following the open letter published by 110 pan-European networks on 30 October 2020 “Make culture central in the EU recovery”, the group comes together again to reiterate their call to the national governments and the European Commission. In the second open letter published today by th

The ongoing COVID-19 crisis presents unprecedented challenges for European film distributors. Distribution is a fragile sector by its nature, dealing with an important gap between the upward investments and the future potential incomes. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the level of risk to the sector is critical since the numerous lockdowns have forced the closure of cinemas and tragically undermined the reach of many films, while those that could be held back for a release post-