The Next Funding Frontier: European Producers Demand YouTube and TikTok Pay Into Film Subsidies

Following the regulation of SVOD giants, the European indie sector is pushing for new laws to force free video-sharing platforms to finance local cinema.

May 18, 2026

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The landscape of European film financing is shifting rapidly. Thanks to the EU’s Audiovisual Media Services (AVMS) directive, major streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon are now legally obligat…

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