Resumen de France: : Audiovisual production: conclusions of CSA concertation
In November 2015 the audiovisual regulatory authority (Conseil Supérieur de l’Audiovisuel - CSA) embarked on a series of hearings and concertation with the professionals in the audiovisual production sector (including editors of television services, representatives of writers, directors and producers). The process pointed to the economic difficulties facing broadcasters, who are the main financers of audiovisual production, and the concerns of independent producers regarding the future of creation. On completing these hearings, the CSA drew up a list of possible areas for change in the regulations, and a list of undertakings that could result in professional agreements, either overall or for each editor. The CSA hailed the ‘constructive work’ carried out jointly by service editors and producers over the past two years. It hoped for the conclusion of cross-industry agreements that it, and the Government if appropriate, would be able to take into account in conventions and decrees. In this respect, the agreement concluded last December between France Télévisions and the professional organisations of independent producers constituted a reference; discussions could continue with the private groups.
