European VOD networks and operators

The aim of the action is to increase cross-border collaboration between existing European VOD services.

Expected results:

• Strengthen the cross-border collaboration among European Video On Demand (VOD) platforms through joint/collaborative activities to increase the online audience of European audiovisual content;
• Strengthen the attractiveness of eligible European Video On Demand (VOD) platforms for cross-border audiences and online consumption at a larger scale;
• Improve the digital circulation and consumption of European content by boosting its visibility, discoverability and prominence;
• Develop new business models and achieve cross-border economies of scope and scale.

Description of the activities to be funded:

Joint/collaborative actions across borders with the aim to improve the competitiveness and attractiveness of European VOD platforms offering a significant proportion of non-national European audiovisual works as well as to increase the accessibility, visibility, discoverability and prominence of European content for a wider global audience (European and international).

Special attention will be given to applications presenting adequate strategies to ensure gender balance, inclusion, diversity and representativeness.