In December 2018, the European Commission passed a Directive on Audiovisual Media Services (AMS). As part of this directive, 30% of the catalogs of SVOD services operating in Europe must be comprised of European works. Furthermore, Member States may OTT service providers under their jurisdiction to invest in European works, including via direct investment in content and contributions to national funds.
With the date to implement this directive fast approaching France and other European countries are beginning to translate this directive into law. This Insight examines the implication of this directive on SVOD services.