Economic factors

• What has increased alongside the global nature of television?

  The number of international co-productions
• Why are international co-productions attractive?

  They share economic responsibility and increase budgets
• How can funding influence television production?

  It can dictate filming locations and crew employment
• Which crews were employed in the production of The Bridge?

  Both Swedish and Danish crews
• Who co-produced The Bridge?

  Filmlance International and Nimbus Film
• What type of support did The Bridge receive from broadcasters?

  Financial support from European public service broadcasters
• What additional funding did the third season of The Bridge receive?

  Funding from the Copenhagen Film Fund
• How did the Copenhagen Film Fund affect crew employment?

  More Danish crew members were employed
• How much grant did The Bridge receive from Creative Europe MEDIA for Series 3?

  €1 million grant
• What was the purpose of the grant from Creative Europe MEDIA?

  To support and maintain high production values
• What does Creative Europe provide financial backing for?

  High quality, high budget European TV drama series
• What are the key funding requirements for production companies to qualify for funding?

  • Guarantee filming in a specific location
  • Employ crew from a particular country
  • Collaborate with international companies