The Federation Wallonia Brussels has always been convinced of the importance of cinema as a major factor for deepening the European identity. We think that the European Film Academy remains a great window for the image of European films world-wide and we deeply hope that EFA will also be an effective tool in order to help European decision makers understand the role of European cinema in the preservation of cultural diversity.

Frédéric Delcor
- Secretary General -

The father of modern Spanish cinema, Luis García Berlanga, could finally see, before he died last year, his dream come through: the 2005 opening of the film studios /Ciudad de la Luz/ in Alicante (Spain), Europe's most modern studio complex. Since then, the studio has worked hard to do its best in promoting the interests of the European audio-visual industry with several activities such as joining the European Film Academy as patrons, hoping this is only the beginning of a beautiful friendship

José Antonio Escrivá
- CEO Ciudad de la Luz -

STAND UP FOR CULTURE
eThe global financial crisis continues to rage, including in Europe. When public budgets are slashed, it can seem tempting to be extra frugal about public funding for the arts. After all, culture and the arts can hardly be called essential, can they? I’m reminded of the story of the minister who questioned Churchill’s decision to maintain arts funding during wartime, to which Churchill alledgedly replied, Then what are we fighting for? We need new ways of thinking and new ways of acting for Europe and the world to get through the crisis – which is not, after all, only about economics. Art, when it’s good, makes us see, think, dream differently. We have to tend the spaces where that can happen, the necessary spaces of culture.

Henrik Bo Nielsen
- CEO -

The audiovisual producers’ rights management association EGEDA and its VOD website filmotech.com are very proud to support, since 2001, the European Film Academy and its awards. Cinema is an essential element of what Europeans have in common: a centenary cultural heritage made through hundreds of years of co-existence. There is no better way to express the ideas and values of European nations. Let´s show them to the world!

Enrique Cerezo
- Chairman -

For over 20 years Eurimages has supported a wealth of European co-productions and has made a major contribution to promoting cultural diversity through cinema. The Fund has a rigorous selection process and encourages producers to strive for excellence in independent cinema. We are proud to be associated with the European Film Awards and to be able to honour - with the European Co-production Award, Eurimages Prize - highly talented producers, who are passionate about European cinema.

Roberto Olla
- Executive Director -

Besides our strong belief in European cinema, we also believe in the European Film Awards as probably the best instrument on hand today in the promotion and marketing of the wide and colourful variety European cinema has to offer. Therefore we are extremely proud and excited to have joined the European Film Academy as patrons.

Pierre Drouot
- CEO -

ICA is very proud to be associated with EFA’s European Film Awards 2010. The development of a cultural diversity in Europe filmmaking is one of the most important aims of ICA’s policy, supporting not only Portuguese films and film directors but also co-productions with other European countries. We believe that cinema can be an example of how such a ancient and diverse culture as the European is still able to create important, modern issues for the future of European art.

José Pedro Ribeiro
- Director -

The Luxembourgers are coming! It is with great satisfaction and pleasure that the Luxembourg Film Fund supports this 24th edition of the European Film Awards. Our national film industry lives above all through European co-productions and for the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg it is absolutely important that the work and talent in all these films should be recognised and rewarded.

Guy Daleiden
- Managing Director -

The Malta Film Commission is honoured to have the opportunity to present the island's long-standing tradition as an international film destination to Europe's foremost industry participants. Malta's historical and cultural legacy, together with its film-servicing capacities and financial incentives, offer a unique setting that lends itself perfectly to the spirit of European filmmaking, as well as to the European Film Academy's commitment of uniting creativity and industry.

Peter Busuttil
- Film Commissioner -

Cyprus’ Ministry of Education and Culture is pleased to be associated with an organization, having as its central aim to promote Europe’s film culture. I strongly believe that, by supporting the European Film Academy, we support European excellence in cinematographic works, communicate European values, as well as strengthening dialogue between different countries.

Dr. George Demosthenous
- Minister of Education and Culture of Cyprus -

Dutch films currently enjoy increasing domestic success. For our small country with its limited language area, it is essential to belong to a strong and vibrant European film culture. We feel it is important to participate in the further profiling and expansion of the eclectic European film with its own values and distinct character. Dutch film makers are now extending their focus to other European countries. The European Film Academy plays a vital role in this process and we are honoured to be a patron.

Doreen Boonekamp
- Director -

The European Film Academy has always been dear to Polish hearts. Since 2006, when we were greatly privileged to host the Awards Ceremony in Warsaw, the Polish Film Institute truly feels a part of the European film family. I congratulate all the nominees of this year’s European Film Awards. We are all eagerly looking forward to see the results of EFA this year and the years to come.

Agnieszka Odorowicz
- Director -

The Seville European Film Festival is proud to host the announcement of the nominations for the European Film Awards, thanks to the trust of the European Film Academy. We will be co-operating in this endeavour, to promote the love for European films and respect for European filmmakers. SEFF puts particular attention on films made by women. The new Russian Cinema has been the focus of the last edition. We want to open up the screens for new views. Also, filmmakers from Iraq, Morrocco, China or Afghanistan who produced in Europe came to show their works. It is great to celebrate finally a continent that embraces the whole world without any constrains thanks to cinema.

Javier Martin-Dominguez
- Artistic Director Seville European Film Festival –

My staff and I are very pleased to be one of the EFA’s patrons. STUDIOS, with its historical ten stages, offices, make up areas, dressing rooms and its set construction department, represents one of the most important reference points for the European film market. This is our first time as patrons and we are proud to promote Europe’s film culture - because we strongly believe in it.

Daniele Taddei
- C.E.O. –

It is wonderful to see the list of past winners and nominees of the European Film Award every year, as it shows the greatness of European cinema and what we stand for and Svensk Filmindustri is delighted to support this yearly event. Svensk Filmindustri AB, being one of World’s oldest film companies, appreciate The European Film Awards' successful attempt to acknowledge top quality will continue to inspire the audience to enjoy stories on the big screen.

Ann-Kristin Westerberg
- Sr. Vice President, Head of Int'l Div. -

Film is essential for a democracy. Without it, many voices would never be heard, and all kinds of stories never be told. Thanks to the EFA, we are given a chance to see the fantastic diversity in Europe and share our realities, creating an understanding across the borders. My colleagues and I at the Swedish Film Institute are very proud to be one of the patrons of the EFA and present our Swedish films, just as much as we are looking forward to discover other important stories from all over Europe.

Anna Serner
- CEO -

Watching a European film is like experiencing a special mixture of familiarity and exoticism. All these characters, social spheres, jokes, joys, concerns and sorrows – they look like ours and strange at the same time. This strangeness helps us to gain a new perspective and with it, a new, more accurate and enriching view of the world. We are proud to be a part of this process and thank all the European film authors for giving us an opportunity to see our reality more closely through their works.

Maria Nadolna
- Managing Director, International Affairs Dept. -