Beyond the Screen by SPI: Rethinking International Co-production

Co-production has long been a cornerstone of film and television financing. Today, its role is expanding. 

As the global screen sector responds to changing financing models, shifting production landscapes and increasingly international markets, co-production is becoming more than a way of combining finance across territories. It is increasingly being used as a strategic tool to strengthen international partnerships, build resilience, access new markets and support long-term screen sector development. 

The next webinar in Olsberg•SPI’s (SPI) Beyond the Screen by SPI series will explore how international co-production is responding to these changes, and what this means for stakeholders like producers, public funders, screen agencies and policymakers. 

Bringing together perspectives from Europe and Canada, the discussion will move beyond the practical mechanics of co-production to consider how changing financing models, evolving partnership structures and wider industry trends are reshaping international collaboration. 

The panel will explore how co-production has evolved from a traditional financing model into a strategic tool for international collaboration and resilience, and what successful partnerships look like in today's increasingly interconnected screen sector. The event will be announced in the coming weeks. 

Date: Thursday 6th October 2026 

Time: 16:00 BST | 17:00 CEST | 11:00 EDT | 08:00 PDT 

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-gL3p0KIREm022qjkGywLA