Filmmakers System: Supporting Visibility of Emerging Film Regions
13. Dec 2023 |
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December 13, 2023
The Balkan region is rapidly gaining recognition as a dynamic hub for film production, offering stunning, untapped locations, rich cultural heritage, and a skilled industry workforce. With countries like Kosovo and Albania emerging as key players, the region is attracting international productions while strengthening its own independent film industries.
At the Balkan Film Market, we had the opportunity to showcase how Filmmakers System can support regional film commissions, institutes, and funding bodies in promoting their locations, talent, and production services—while maintaining full control over their own industry infrastructure.
The Importance of Regional Control in a Global Industry
For a film region to thrive internationally while remaining independent, it must be visible, accessible, and well-organized—not just for local filmmakers but for international productions seeking new locations and partnerships.
However, many industry platforms centralize data, requiring film commissions and professionals to rely on commercialized global databases to gain visibility. This can diminish the role of regional film institutions, as they lose direct control over how their locations, crews, and industry professionals are represented.
Filmmakers System: A Decentralized Solution for Regional Film Promotion
At Filmmakers System, we offer a region-specific digital solution that allows film commissions and institutions to maintain full ownership over their local industry networks. This means:
Film regions can showcase their locations, crews, and actors independently, without relying on global pay-to-access models.
Film commissions and funding bodies retain control over industry promotion, ensuring visibility on their own terms.
International productions can easily discover and connect with local resources, fostering co-productions and investment.
Strengthening Balkan Film on the Global Stage
The Balkan region’s diverse cultural identity, landscapes, and untapped potential make it a prime destination for international productions. With the support of Creative Europe MEDIA, we are working to ensure that each region can manage and promote its own film industry while staying connected to the global market.
By equipping film commissions with the right digital tools, we can help make Kosovo, Albania, and the broader Balkan region a key player in the future of European filmmaking—without losing its creative and economic independence.
