Document(s): 

fpnu15006_making_the_dsm_work_-_key_principals_for_the_av_sector.pdf

Year of publication: 

2015

Concerning: Making the Digital Single Market Work:

Key Principles for the Audiovisual Sector

As the European Commission is engaged in defining its priorities for the Digital Single Market in order to foster economic growth and job creation in Europe, the undersigned organisations (Film Producers Netherlands FPN, Documentary Producers Netherlands DPN, Dutch Animation Film Producers VNAP and trade association of the Dutch entertainment industry NVPI,  all active in the European audiovisual landscape) are ready to contribute further to achieving those fundamental objectives, in full respect for the diversity of European cultures.

To do so, we need a regulatory framework that encourages creativity, promotes investment in the production and distribution of creative content across Europe and guarantees a fair and adequate reward to all relevant right holders and parties involved. We must consolidate the strength and success of the EU copyright system, a cornerstone of the European digital economy that generates 7 million jobs, contributes approximately EUR 509 billion to EU GDP, and forms the basis of more than 3,600 audiovisual online services across Europe…..