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The year is about to change in uncertainty

The compensation for private copying, which is an essential source of financing for AVEK, will be halved next year. “We are now waiting for information on how the compensation will be divided among the various operators and what the share of the distributable funds in 2025 will be. This wait may take a while.” In her blog, Director of AVEK Ulla Simonen reflects on the influencing efforts conducted during the past year and considers the future outlook.
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Government decision to cut compensation will jeopardise AVEK’s support for films

Last month, the news was released that the government discussion on spending limits had resulted in cuts that will directly affect creators in the audiovisual sector. The compensation for private copying, which is the source of most of AVEK’s funds, will be cut in half. This may deal a fatal blow to AVEK’s support activities. The direct remunerations distributed by Kopiosto for audiovisual authors will also be affected.
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The filmmakers are in the centre of the picture, they look at the camera and smile. Two are sitting on low ladders in the foreground, the other three are standing behind them. In the background there is a wooden floor and a light-coloured wall.
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The unique Kehittämö Talent Development Lab generates new Finnish films

Five new film projects have been selected for the Kehittämö – Talent Development Lab of AVEK Audiovisual Centre and the Finnish Cultural Foundation. Kicked off last year, Kehittämö is the first development programme aimed at fresh creators in the audiovisual sector. The creators selected for the programme will receive €55,000 for producing their works as well as mentoring from top professionals in the field.
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