Imagine trying to sell a local indie movie to the whole world when you only have a tiny home market. This project acts like a growth kit for small countries, using data and new business models to help their films travel further. It's about turning the disadvantage of being small into a specialized strength to compete with global giants.
Film industries in small European markets struggle to compete internationally and distribute content across borders due to national-level organization and limited scale.
A set of data analytical models, a Policy Brief on competitiveness, and a comparative research report titled 'Small European Film Markets: Portraits and Comparisons'.
If you are a distributor dealing with limited local reach — this project developed new tools and strategic approaches that help films from small markets circulate internationally.
If you are a data firm dealing with fragmented audience insights — this project developed analytical models using machine learning and computational social science to map film ecosystems across 7 countries.
If you are a studio dealing with outdated business models — this project developed innovative production business models and digital ecosystems to increase international competitiveness.
Based on available project data, specific pricing or implementation costs for the developed tools are not provided.
The project focuses on the 'concept of smallness' to increase competitiveness, but the results are intended to nurture transformation in small markets and beyond.
Based on available project data, the specific licensing terms for the tools and methods are not mentioned.
The project produced a Policy Brief on systemic policy conditions to help increase competitiveness within the European common market.
The project period runs from 2023-03-01 to 2026-02-28, with key research reports already published in May 2024.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward practical application, with 10 industry partners and 6 SMEs, representing a 34% industry ratio. The collaboration spans 12 countries, combining the academic rigor of 6 universities and 1 research center with the operational capacity of 12 other organizations, ensuring the tools are tested across diverse small European markets.
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