As part of the Conference of the cultural officers of the federal states under the chairmanship of Tirol emphasised Vice-Chancellor and Minister of Culture Andreas Babler the central role of the Film funding in Austria. Babler emphasised that film funding should focus even more strongly on Austrian productions should be focussed on.

"Austria is a nation of culture - and that includes strengthening the domestic film industry in a targeted manner," explained Babler. "We want to ensure that Austrian films can continue to successfully tell stories from and for our country."

In addition to direct financial support, the Tax relief and EU subsidies as important building blocks for the sustainable financing of Austrian film projects. The Minister of Culture emphasised the importance of close co-operation between the federal and state governmentsto make the film industry fit for the future and promote domestic productions.

One example of the increased importance of Austrian film funding is the Recent increase in the funding budgetwhich will provide increased support not only for cinema films, but also for innovative formats such as streaming productions. The Funding landscape for up-and-coming directors and smaller production companies expandedto ensure the diversity and quality of Austrian films and to promote the International visibility to increase.