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Categories of rights for the authorisations of audiovisual works

This page lists the categories of rights for audiovisual works and radio programmes that are based on authorisation provided to Kopiosto. From the more detailed descriptions, you can learn about the use of works for which Kopiosto can grant licences on behalf of the audiovisual authors and performing artists under each category of rights.

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• 1.3.2024
• AVEK

The unique Kehittämö Talent Development Lab generates new Finnish films

Five new film projects have been selected for the Kehittämö – Talent Development Lab of AVEK Audiovisual Centre and the Finnish Cultural Foundation. Kicked off last year, Kehittämö is the first development programme aimed at fresh creators in the audiovisual sector. The creators selected for the programme will receive €55,000 for producing their works as well as mentoring from top professionals in the field.

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• 23.1.2024
• News

Kopiosto distributed EUR 50 million of copyright remunerations for the creative industry

Kopiosto paid copyright remunerations to copyright holders both directly and through the organisations that represent them. A total of EUR 23 million was distributed to the authors of television programmes and performing artists, and EUR 22 million was distributed to the authors and publishers of books, magazines and musical notes. Additionally, EUR 2 million in total was distributed to visual artists as public lending remunerations.

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Decision criteria

AVEK’s values are courage, creativity, openness, equality, diversity and authorship. Our decision criteria have been derived from these values.

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• 12.6.2023
• AVEK

Inspired by photography and troubling observations

In her first film project, Siiri Halko explores foster siblinghood. In this series, we present the five filmmakers who have been selected for the 2023 Kehittämö – Talent Development Lab.

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• 12.6.2023
• AVEK

Coexistence of the sacred and the mundane near death

Rabbe Sandström’s Kehittämö project is a documentary about death through the eyes of a hospice volunteer. In this series, we present the five filmmakers who have been selected for the 2023 Kehittämö – Talent Development Lab.

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• 12.6.2023
• AVEK

Stories of power relations in society

Elisa Kujala is working on a film in Kehittämö about a game developer who is discriminated against at her workplace. In this series, we present the five filmmakers who have been selected for the 2023 Kehittämö – Talent Development Lab.

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• 12.6.2023
• AVEK

CreaDemo and DigiDemo concept grants awarded – surprisingly high number of applications

A total of €110,000 was awarded to 22 projects. There were 180 applications for concept support, which is around 140% more than in 2022. The application period for demo grants is now open.

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• 12.6.2023
• AVEK

Our message to decision-makers: We must harness creative industries' growth potential

Government negotiators are currently considering ways to promote economic growth and employment. In this context, we must not forget the potential of the arts and cultural industries, which, if properly harnessed, can be important not only for economic growth but also for export. Moreover, culture has strong intrinsic value and also plays an important role in promoting people’s well-being and mental resilience.

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• 9.5.2023
• AVEK

AVEK summer schedule in 2023

Support decisions are not made between June 28th and August 6th. Applications can be submitted as usual throughout the summer.

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