CEPI, the European Audiovisual Production Association, welcomes the ruling of the Belgian Constitutional Court upholding the investment obligations imposed by the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles on audiovisual media service providers, including streaming platforms. This ruling confirms that the investment obligations imposed by the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles are constitutionally valid, and rejects the majority of Netflix's claims against it. This decision confirms that the l

Lille, March 26th, 2026:  Today, CEPI, the European Audiovisual Production Association welcomes the opening for signature of the Council of Europe Convention on the Co-production of Audiovisual Works in the Form of Series. The ceremony, chaired by Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset, took place at the Series Mania Forum in Lille. In a strong demonstration of commitment to European collaboration in the audiovisual sector, 9 Council of Europe member states signed t

CEPI, the European Audiovisual Production Association, is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Secretary General, Nawell Amour, who will officially take up her position at the end of April 2026. CEPI warmly welcomes this new chapter and looks forward to the leadership, expertise, and fresh perspective that Nawell will bring. Her experience and expertise in the audiovisual and policy landscape will further strengthen the association’s work at European level.  Represent

CEPI represents 2,600 independent production companies across 17 countries through 19 national associations and a pan-European animation association. CEPI is the largest European association of independent producers.    Our core mission is to represent and advocate for the interests of independent producers, who are at the heart of the creative industries, navigating the transformative challenges within the audiovisual and film sector.   Producers are creative entrepreneurs w