The support of audiovisual industry in Slovakia changed fundamentally in 2010, when the Slovak Audiovisual Fund started its full operation. The Fund replaces the former grant system of the Ministry of Culture “Audiovision”. In position of a selfgoverning public institution managed by professional administrative bodies, the Fund represents a new type of institution in the cultural policy of the Slovak Republic.The Fund has the following essential goals:

• increase finances in the audiovisual culture and industry,
• flexibility of the financial support and its effective use,
• accountability of the support receivers,
• extended forms of support  (grants, loans and stipends are available),
• support to all parts of the film value chain: development, production, distribution, promotion and sales, festivals and other events,cinemas,research,education, publishing, workshops, etc., development of the Slovak audiovisual industry and its infrastructure,
• transparent and professional decision making.