<p>The Austrian Film Institute is a national film funding agency with the aim to promote and support both the European cultural heritage and film market as well as the Austrian film industry. It promotes and supports feature films and documentaries that are intended and made for the big screen but are still open to VOD releases. The selection strives to find a balance between artistic excellence and popular culture, but the main focus is to reach a greater audience. Having funded and helped several international productions the Austrian Film Institute can help with technical and organizational assistance as a center of competence. The Institute has resources that can help with script development, project development, production of Austrian films, and international films with Austrian participation, exploration of Austrian films and vocational training in the creative business area of film. As a national film fund the Austrian Film Institute's aim is to promote the nation as they build a portfolio that helps serve as a brand for Austria, where success in the theaters means more visitors to the country.</p><p><a href="https://filminstitut.at/en/aid">Aid - &Ouml;sterreichisches Filminstitut</a></p>