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[DE-LU] Films Co-Production Agreement between Germany and Luxembourg

IRIS 2004-10:1/45

Britta Probol

European Audiovisual Observatory

On 14 June 2002 a Co-Production Agreement has been signed between Germany and Luxembourg. It entered into force on 22 September 2003.

The Agreement applies to theatrical films as well as to TV, video- and multimedia productions.

Financial contribution of a co-producer shall be at least 20%. Multilateral co-productions are possible; here the minority participation must not be less than 10% and the majority participation must not exceed 70% of the total production cost.

As an exception, a mere financial participation in a co-production can be approved. In such cases, financial participation must be at least 20%.

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

- Fonds national de soutien à la production audiovisuelle - Film Fund Luxembourg

http://www.filmfund.lu/