Germany

[DE / ZA] Film Agreement Signed

IRIS 2005-2:1/17

Kathrin Berger

Institute of European Media Law (EMR), Saarbrücken/Brussels

An agreement between Germany and South Africa on audio-visual co-productions was signed in Cape Town on 17 November 2004. The purpose of the agreement is to strengthen the film industry in both countries and promote economic and cultural exchange through film co-production. The agreement defines the term "audio-visual co-production" and names the bodies responsible for its implementation. Films produced under the agreement qualify as national films and are entitled to all state aid available to the film and video industry. Producers and all other parties involved must fulfil certain conditions in order to qualify (eg concerning their country of origin or level of involvement).