Transparency through Information
Who we are Our Statute & Resources The European Audiovisual Observatory was created in 1992 and, as part of the Council of Europe, is based in Strasbourg, France. The budget of the European Audiovisual Observatory is mainly funded by direct contributions from its member states and the European Community, represented by the European Union, and partly through revenues from the sale of its products and services. The Executive Director of the European Audiovisual Observatory heads a multi-cultural team. Structurally, the Observatory is divided into two departments: Our Team Executive Director Dr. Susanne Nikoltchev The Department for Information on Markets and Financing headed by Dr. André Lange The Department for Legal Information Post to be filled in the near future These two departments are responsible for the collection, processing and editing of all the Observatory s information which is distributed in the form of products and services. The Observatory also hosts the secretariat of the European Platform of Regulatory Authorities (EPRA), thus allowing cooperation between the two bodies in the field of information collection. The official languages of the European Audiovisual Observatory are English, French and German. Our Headquarters The Observatory is housed in the remarkable Art Nouveau Villa Schutzenberger in Strasbourg s European quarter. This office space is made available by the City of Strasbourg. The European Audiovisual Observatory has built up and successfully manages a unique European information network from which it collects its information. This network is made up of: Partner organisations and institutions Professional information suppliers Selected correspondents Our Network
Our task Improving transparency in the European audiovisual sector The European Audiovisual Observatory provides reliable, up-to-date and relevant information in the following fields: Film Broadcasting Home video (DVD/Blu-Ray) On-demand audiovisual services Public policy on the audiovisual sector Our Information This information is available in the form of: Market reports, statistics and financial analyses Legal reports, analyses and news updates Our Products and Services The information distributed by the Observatory is provided in the form of products and services, some for purchase, many free of charge: Print Publications Information on-line Databases Conferences and workshops Expert advice for audiovisual projects The Observatory collects, processes and distributes information on the audiovisual sector in its member states as well as on the work of international organisations. It also follows developments in other territories. Our Scope Our Target Groups The information provided by the European Audiovisual Observatory is aimed at professionals working within the audiovisual sector: producers, distributors, exhibitors, broadcasters and other media service providers, international organisations in this field, decision-makers within the various public bodies responsible for the media, national and European legislators, journalists, researchers, lawyers, investors and consultants.
Our Members Executive Council Our framework The European Audiovisual Observatory has 39 member states. The European Union, represented by the European Commission, is also a member. The members of the Observatory are represented on its Executive Council, which meets twice a year in order to adopt the Observatory s action plan and approve its budget. The representatives within the Executive Council usually come from those ministries and national institutions which deal with cultural or audiovisual policy, or are involved in regulatory activities. Our Advisors Advisory Committee Members of the European Audiovisual Observatory The Observatory s Advisory Committee is composed of representatives from the main European professional organisations as well as from the Observatory s partner organisations. It meets regularly in order to advise the Observatory on the information needs of the professionals of the audiovisual sector. AL AM AT BA BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV ME MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RU SE SI SK TR EU Albania Armenia Austria Bosnia and Herzegovina Belgium Bulgaria Switzerland Cyprus Czech Republic Germany Denmark Estonia Spain Finland France United Kingdom Greece Croatia Hungary Ireland Iceland Italy Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Latvia Montenegro The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Malta Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russian Federation Sweden Slovenia Slovak Republic Turkey The European Union represented by the European Commission
Our Products and Services 2012 YEARBOOK ANNUAIRE JAHRBUCH VOLUME BAND 1 Television, cinema, video and on-demand audiovisual services in 38 European States Télévision, cinéma, vidéo et services audiovisuels à la demande dans 38 pays européens 2012 Fernsehen, Film, Video und audiovisuelle Abrufdienste Y E A R BinO38 O Keuropäischen Staaten ANNUAIRE JAHRBUCH VOLUME BAND 2 Television, cinema, video and on-demand audiovisual services the pan-european picture Télévision, cinéma, vidéo et services audiovisuels à la demande le paysage paneuropéen Fernsehen, Film, Video und audiovisuelle Abrufdienste die gesamteuropäische Lage What we provide Print Publications The Yearbook Film, television, video and on-demand audiovisual services in Europe FOCUS World Film Market Trends Thematic reports, for example: Public Funding for Film and Audiovisual Works in Europe The European Digital Cinema Report - Understanding digital cinema roll-out The Film Industry in the Russian Federation Market and Financing Information Databases - free access LUMIERE database on admissions to films released in Europe http://lumiere.obs.coe.int KORDA database on public funding for film and audiovisual works in Europe http://korda.obs.coe.int MAVISE database on television companies and channels in the European Union and the candidate countries. http://mavise.obs.coe.int Legal Information atabase / Electronic D services - access free Print Publications IRIS LEGAL OBSERVATIONS Monthly electronic newsletter providing short reporting on the latest legal developments in the audiovisual sector. IRIS plus - 6 editions of this report every year take up significant and topical legal subjects, either from a comparative standpoint or by looking at the latest developments in the European legal framework. http://merlin.obs.coe.int/newsletter.php IRIS Special - In depth analysis of key legal topics for the audiovisual sector and detailed examination of the legal aspects. Titles in this range of publications are: Converged Markets Converged Power? Regulation and Case Law The Regulation of On-demand Audiovisual Services: Chaos or Coherence? IRIS MERLIN database on legal information relevant to the audiovisual sector in Europe http://merlin.obs.coe.int IRIS Themes - a series of e-books, which offers a systematic overview of case law, standard setting or policy making decisions as they affect the audiovisual industry. Digitisation and Online Exploitation of Broadcasters Archives All print publications available in PDF form. These publications can be ordered from www.obs.coe.int by clicking on SHOP
Where to find us Our Website http://www.obs.coe.int Both departments of the European Audiovisual Observatory regularly publish the results of their research on the Observatory s website which is a real mine of information. In addition, we frequently publish reports of interest from other sources on this website. There are currently numerous different articles, studies and presentations available for download free of charge in English, French and German. The Observatory s website also gives the latest information on our activities, press releases and forthcoming events. Research within this site by key word is possible thanks to the search engine on the home page. Contacts European Audiovisual Observatory 76 Allée de la Robertsau 67000 Strasbourg France Tel.: +33 (0)3 90 21 60 00 Fax: +33 (0)3 90 21 60 19 E-mail: obs@obs.coe.int http://www.obs.coe.int 11/2013