NEWS & ACTIONS

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

Discussions in Brazil are intensifying ahead of a Senate vote on an important new piece of legislation that could introduce several key provisions aimed at promoting Brazilian audiovisual productions and ensuring a more diverse offering for Brazilian audiences. Bringing together 200 prominent European independent production companies, the EPC, together with CEPI, representing 2,600 independent production companies across 19 national associations in European countries, wel

Brussels, November 26th, 2025 - Today, CEPI, the European Audiovisual Production Association, welcomes the adoption of the Convention on the Co-production of Audiovisual Works in the Form of Series by the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers. This landmark agreement, the first international convention dedicated specifically to TV series, represents a major advance for independent European production. The new Convention establishes a modern framework that facilitates th

CEPI New elected Board (from left to right): Amanda Borghino, Anthony Muldoon, Boštjan Ikovic, Susana Gato, Antonella Barbieri, Filip Bobiňski, Harald Hauben, Stanisław Zaborowski (missing: Monique Goeschl, Mario Mauri, Emmanuelle Mauger) Prague, Czech Republic, 21 November 2025 - CEPI held its General Assembly on 20–21 November 2025 in Prague, bringing together members from across Europe to review EU legislative files, discuss the state of the audiovisual production sector

WORKSHOP: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY and RISK ASSESSMENT IN AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION 24th and 25th of November 2025, Torino, Italy CEPI in collaboration with the European social partners in the audiovisual sector – EURO-MEI, FIAPF, FIA and FIM – are pleased to invite you to the workshop on Occupational Health and Safety and Risk Assessment in Audiovisual Production . The workshop will take place in Turin, Italy , on 24–25 November 2025 , during the Torino Film Festival a