1. FILM FUNDING IN BELGIUM A short overview Thierry LECLERCQ – MEDIA Desk Belgium -CFB

2. Singing the praises of complexity ?

3. The cultural side Centre du Cinéma et de l’Audiovisuel (CCA) Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds (VAF)

4. The industrial side Wallimage : +/- € 3.5 m - production using Wallon talent and technicians - audiovisual service companies (HD, sound, editing, postproduction)

5. The industrial side Film commissions : - Locations and logistics - Film permits

6. The fiscal side Tax Shelter : Investments in Av production against tax savings 150% spent in Belgium Equity & Loans 50% of the total budget max

7. The broadcasters side 2003 broadcasting decree Investment in coproduction/presales RTBF : €3.6 m (2007) BE TV : €3.2 m MCM : €54,000

8. The European side 2007 : 14 Belgian coproductions (9 majority Belgian) 2007: €1.5 m in development/ financing/ production

9. Promotion, contacts, networking an official agency for the promotion of the export of the audio-visual sector in the Wallonia-Brussels community. www.wbimages.be

10. Ain’t that easy finally ? Thank you for your attention !