EU Film Funding Overhaul Faces Backlash from Filmmakers Ahead of Cannes
Over 4,700 film industry professionals, including directors Pawel Pawlikowski, Lukas Dhont, and Rodrigo Sorogoyen, have signed an open letter opposing the European Union's proposed changes to its Creative Europe funding program. The planned overhaul, known as the AgoraEU initiative, aims to combine the culture and media strands of the program, potentially reducing dedicated funding for the film and audiovisual sector. The letter emphasizes the importance of the MEDIA Program, which has supported numerous award-winning films over the past 35 years. 
