Corporate Governance Code

The association is looking for two pro bono team members to join a small committee: an honorary president and a cloud accoutant to set up and close the annual accounts in Switzerland. The expected commitment should not exceed 1.5 hour per year.

Article 1 – Name and Seat

Under the name «Filmflow», hereinafter the Association, is hereby established a private law association governed by the present articles and alternatively by articles 60 et seq. of the Swiss Civil Code. The Association’s seat is in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland.

Article 2 – Purpose

The Association is created to promote cinematic aesthetics in independent filmmaking.

The Association is not-for-profit.

Article 3 – Means

The Association may pursue all lawful activities to achieve its purpose, in particular:

  • Develop a VOD (video-on-demand) platform on the Internet;
  • Stream short films, mini-series and documentaries;
  • Launch crowdfunding campaigns for film production;
  • Organize an international film festival, notably through a network of theater cinemas.

Article 4 – Resources

Resources of the Association may come from donations, legacies, sponsorship, partnerships, public subsidies, business revenues, as well as any other resources authorized by the law. The Association does not collect membership fees.

Article 5 – Organization and Governance

The Association is composed of a Committee and Associates who can come together in the form of self-managed work groups.

  • The Committee is the governing body of the Association. It organizes itself and is authorized to do all acts that relate to the purpose of the Association. The CEO has a power of representation alone;
  • Associates are service providers, natural or legal persons, who provide a service under their own responsibility.

Article 6 – The General Assembly

The general assembly is composed of the members of the Committee and is validly instituted as soon as two members are present.

All communications and votes are carried out electronically which takes the place of the minutes. The decisions are taken on a simple majority basis. In case of a tie, the CEO has a casting vote.

The Committee can call extraordinary general assemblies as often as requested, such as in the event of exclusion without cause.

Association in formation. The original French version shall prevail.