"From influential national film agencies to smaller-scale local initiatives, this report provides a unique overview of the geographical spread, scale and scope of direct public funding to the sector in 37 European countries. Focussing on film funds and their activities in support of film, television ... and new media, the report examines the following topics for the period 2005 to 2009: Fund numbers and evolution, Trends in fund income, How funds are financed, Fund spend on activity and its evolution, Scope and scale of intervention, Types of projects supported. National, regional, supranational and funds for projects from outside Europe are all covered, reflecting the diversity of public policies concerning intervention in the film and television industry. The report also provides brief insights into a selection of special topics, including funding for the transition to digital cinema, tax incentives, public financial institutions active in the sector and a review of the public policy context at European level." (Back cover) more