Austria

[DE-AT] Films Co-Production Agreement between Germany and Austria

IRIS 2004-10:1/38

Britta Probol

European Audiovisual Observatory

On 16 May 1990 a Co-Production Agreement has been signed between Germany and Austria. It entered into force on 1 November 1990, replacing the preceding agreement of 27 September 1966.

The Agreement applies to cultural and feature films as well as to documentaries. Those involved in the making of the film must be Austrians/Austrian residents, and Germans/resident in Germany respectively. Producers from third countries may join in.

Financial contribution of a co-producer shall be at least 30% (exceptionally 20%, for Austria under certain conditions only 10%).

For further information contact:

- Die Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien - Referat K 35 (Angelegenheiten des Films; Film- und Videowirtschaft) -

http://www.bundesregierung.de/Bundesregierung/Beauftragte-fuer-Kultur-und-Me-,9668/Kontakt.htm

- Österreichisches Filminstitut

www.filminstitut.at