The IVF was set up in 1988 with the aim of providing national video associations with international representation of their Members' interests as companies involved in the exploitation of copyright works on physical carriers and or by other content delivery models such as the dissemination of copyright works on newtworks, including the Internet. The IVF's primary focus is on European issues relevant to a 12 Billion EURO business that provides many jobs in all European countries. Video is an integral component of and contributes in many ways to the vitality of Europe's audiovisual industry.
Representation of the Video Industry
The IVF has established itself with expertise and standing vis-à-vis key government officials in various countries, EC Commission officials, members of the European Parliament and representatives of other trade associations. The IVF also co-operates with the European Audiovisual Observatory. In addition to its focus on EU regulatory initiatives and their implementation at national level, the IVF is also active at an international level and participates in all World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) developments. The IVF is a member of the CMBA (Creative Media Business Alliance) and of the EIF (European Internet Foundation).
Since 1995, the IVF has published the annual authoritative work on the European video industry, The European Video Yearbook, which provides comprehensive statistical data and market information.
Representation of the Video Industry