This open access book offers a comprehensive and rigorous reexamination of the European Film Industry's (EFI) competitiveness, linking this discussion to broader debates on film policy governance in Europe and internationally. Drawing from new research developed by the REBOOT project, an ongoing Horizon Europe initiative, this volume diagnoses previous limitations in understanding the multifaceted value of the sector. It identifies key issues essential for supporting the EFI's future as both a market actor and a cultural and civic player in European integration. The chapters delve into critical topics such as the governance of film policy, the cultural and economic dimensions of competitiveness, and the role of film in fostering European social cohesion. Expert contributors provide insightful analyses that challenge traditional frameworks, offering fresh perspectives on how to enhance the EFI's role in cultural and creative sectors. Readers will discover diverse perspectives from scholars and practitioners who explore innovative strategies for positioning the EFI as a leader in global cinema. This book is an invaluable resource for researchers, scholars, and policymakers interested in film studies, cultural policy, and European integration. It is particularly relevant for those involved in the REBOOT project or similar initiatives focused on cultural industries.
Whether you are an academic exploring new theoretical frameworks or a practitioner seeking practical insights, this book provides essential knowledge for understanding and shaping the future of the European Film Industry. Dr. Fernando Ramos Arenas is Associate Professor of European Cinema History at theDepartment of Art History at Complutense University in Madrid, Spain, where he is also Key Staff Member of the Jean Monnet Chair Modern Times: European Audiovisual Heritage in an era ofTransformation: Access and Dissemination. Dr. Antonios Vlassis is Senior Researcher in the Center for International Relations Studies(CEFIR), University of Liège, Belgium, and Assistant Professor at the Department of Political Science,University of Liège. Dr. Mafalda D'maso is Researcher at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Visiting Fellow at the European University Institute, and Visiting Research Fellow at King's College London, UK. Dr.
Tuuli Lähdesmäki (PhD in Art History, DSocSc in Sociology) is an associate professor of Art History (tenure track) at the University of Jyväskylä (JYU), Finland. Dr. Katharine Sarikakis is full professor of Media Governance, Media Industries and Media Organisation at the Department of Communication the University of Vienna, Austria, and the Director ofthe Media Governance Research Lab since 2011.