The European Motion Picture Association embodies and upholds the general interest of the European film makers and film industry and is the driving force in the European motion picture industry. Its three main roles are to support film makers in their activities, to over a knowledge base for film, to enforce community law (jointly with the Court of Justice) and to negotiate international agreements
, mainly those relating to trade and cooperation. The main features of the Association are:
» Represent the interests of the European producers.
» Support finding coproduction partners.
» Foreign relations.
» Provide leadership in meeting new and growing industry challenges.
» Diplomatic, economic, and political issues.
» The latest official press releases, photos and live TV coverage of EU film affairs.
» Details of forthcoming events.
» Acting as a liaison between its member companies and agencies and departments.
» Working with film industries and creative communities.
» Links to the policies administered and implemented by the Association.
» Infuencing the decision-making process.
» Easy access to its organisation (meetings, work program, contacts).
» Direct links to its key information services.
» Content protection.
» Anti-piracy program.
» Esteemed criticism of European movies.
» Support actions in marketing and public relations.
» Organize events, seminars, congresses, workshops.
» Exchange programs for students and film makers.
» Function as a trade association.
