Institutions and Professional Associations
All sections of the Austrian film industry are covered by professional associations which serve to represent the economic, social, cultural, political and legal interests of their members and to bring those interests to the attention of the public. Their common goal is to ensure a continuous increase in the quality of Austrian-produced films as well as the ongoing expansion of the audiovisual sector.
Furthermore, they offer advice to their members concerning training and ongoing education possibilities. Some associations host their own seminars and workshops. Most of the professional associations have a website which includes, among other information, a list of members.
Association of the Audiovisual and Film Industry
Association of Austrian Film Producers
Film Austria
Austrian Film Commission
Federation of Film Trade Associations
Association of Austrian Directors
Association of Austrian Film Creatives
Austrian Directors’ Association (TV)
Austrian Association of Cinematographers
Austrian Association of Art Directors and Costume Designers
Austrian Editors Association
Association of Austrian Actors
Association of Film Distributors
Association of Austrian Scriptwriters
Vienna Screenwriter’s Forum
Association of Movie Theaters and Audiovisual Organizers
Austrian Film Critic´s Guild (AFCG)
ASIFA Austria - Austrian Association of Film Animators
Sixpack Film
Government
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs Section IV/Department 2 (Regional industry policies)Georg MoestlStubenring 1 1011 Vienna T: (+43) (0)1 71100 - 5034F: (+43) (0)1 714 2724georg.moestl@bmwa.gv.at
Responsible for international film agreements as well as for agreements and confirmation of validity of co-productions.
Federal Chancellery - Department for the Arts Section II/Department 3 (Film, Media Arts and Photography) karl.hufnagl@bmukk.gv.atirmgard.hannemann-klinger@bmukk.gv.at
Federal Ministry for External Affairs (BMaA) Department V.3.b. (Film Department) karin.cervenka@wien.bmaa.gv.at
Archives
The following archives contain comprehensive and mostly historic collections of film, photos, posters, books and film scripts, plus some cinema programs, press folders and film and television magazines. Film screenings and events are organized regularly.
Austrian Film Archives
Film Documentation Center
Austrian Film Museum
Tyrolian Documentary Film CenterE: eno@lastprime.com
"It occured to me while I was in Austria that the level of discipline here is incredibly high. Everyone has only one aim: to do their job as well as possible."Patrick Duffy, Actor