Film and Television Co-Production

Abstract

A survey of television and film producers in Canada and Europe was undertaken to examine the ranking of benefits received and drawbacks experienced in co-productions/co-ventures between Canada and Europe. Perceptions of Canadian and European partners are compared. Statistical analysis of the responses indicate that financial pooling is the most important benefit while increased coordination costs are the greatest drawback. In general, the perceptions of Canadian and European partners on the importance of the various benefits and drawbacks of co-productions/ co-ventures are similar. However, some particularly interesting differences are found for English-language television projects between Canada and France.