European Film Agency Directors association (a.i.s.b.l)

EFAD (European Film Agency Directors association) is a European association based in Brussels. It represents national European Film Agencies, bringing together the Directors of national film funds from European countries. The 37 EFAD members are government or government associated public bodies, in charge of national funding for the audiovisual sector and with the responsibility to advise or regulate on all aspects of audiovisual policies.

Our mission: European Film Agencies champion European film across different formats and platforms. Their mission is to enable local cultures and different language communities to see their lives on screen and for powerful, culturally expressive films to deeply affect hearts and minds to the benefit of the well-being of society across Europe. EFAD members promote film literacy and storytelling in support of freedom of expression and film culture to ensure filmmaking, film heritage and film as art are accessible and relevant to the many, not the few.