Partners

Creative Europe is the funding scheme of the European Commission for the European culture, creativity and audiovisual sector and has a budget of 2.5 billion Euros, 59 % of it is reserved for the audiovisual sector, the MEDIA strand. The MEDIA strand of the programme promotes European cooperation to make the European audiovisual industry more competitive on the international market, in line with EU priorities, including the full exploitation of the digital transformation, fostering the greening of the industry and including societal objectives such as gender balance and inclusivity. The MEDIA supporting actions are divided into three thematic clusters: Content: aimed at producers and encouraging collaboration and innovation. Business: promoting business innovation, competitiveness, networking initiative, trainings and distribution. Audience: strengthening the accessibility and visibility of works for potential audiences, audience development initiatives, film festivals and VOD-platforms.

The Austrian Film Institute (Österreichisches Filminstitut / ÖFI) is a legal entity under public law and the lead body for federal film funding for cinema productions at all stages, from development to production and distribution. It combines selective and automatic support systems with the primary focus on strengthening the Austrian film industry in general and especially the creative and artistic qualities of Austrian film to ensure its domestic and international success. Additionally the ÖFI also supports various measures to train and connect people from the industry.

Terra Mater Studios is a subsidiary of Red Bull, based in Vienna, Austria with another office in Berlin. In 2024, the company were listed in the top 10 global factual producers by Realscreen. Terra Mater Studios produces documentary, fiction, factual, formats, digital content, media labs and beyond. Terra Mater is committed to the highest production values regarding visual excellence, innovative technology and impactful storytelling. The company’s diverse portfolio contains more than 300 hours, honored with over 450 international film festival awards and over 1200 nominations. They apply green production guidelines to all projects.

With successful television series, award-winning feature and cinema films and acclaimed documentaries, Satel Film has been one of the leading Austrian film production companies for more than five decades. Founded in 1971 by Michael Wolkenstein and managed until the 2000s, Heinrich Ambrosch has continued the success story as managing partner and producer since 2007. From the very beginning SATEL Film has always stood for Austrian productions, but over the years has also become a sought-after partner for international co-productions.

UNVERZAGT advises clients from Germany and abroad in all questions arising in connection with the design or execution of national and international media, entertainment and creative arts projects, from the clearing and negotiation of rights to the pursuit of infringement actions. In the tradition of Anglo-American law firms, the firm is organized into teams of attorneys offering special expertise in all areas of copyright and entertainment law, to provide the firm’s discerning clients with personalized service and the highest degree of professional competence and know-how. What makes our services unique is that our attorneys bring to the table highly specialized knowledge of the media, entertainment and creative arts industries. This ensures that our legal services are based on a thorough understanding of the relevant industry and sound business judgement.

FILM in AUSTRIA is the Austria-wide Film Commission under the Austrian Business Agency. They are the first and central point of contact for monitoring and supporting international film, TV and streaming projects and potential applicants for funding within the framework of FISAplus. FILM in AUSTRIA offers customized information, support and consulting free of charge in the search for suitable locations, about potential film funding, especially FISAplus, about specific production conditions in different cities and regions and in searching for Austrian co-production partners or service producer.

Film and Music Austria (FAMA) is the trade association for the film and music sector in the Federal Economic Chamber. FAMA’s main activities are consulting and information services for its members, as well as interest representation on all issues affecting the sector: from skills and industry relations, to strengthening the film and music business ecosystems and improving public funding, and of course cultural, digital and enforcement policy on national and EU levels.

Impact Hub Vienna is a diverse community of founders, creatives, investors, established companies and NGOs who have one thing in common–we believe bold, entrepreneurial ideas can change society for the better. At Impact Hub, people innovate with heart, balancing social responsibility with profitability to build a world that works for all.