What is "My EFM"?
"My EFM" is the industry area of the EFM website, which offers additional service features and a personal account area for Market participants. The industry area is accessed by logging in to the "My EFM" toolbox on the upper right-hand corner of the EFM website
www.efm-berlinale.de
.
.What service features does the industry area offer?
The industry area offers access to:
- The full versions of the Buyers List, Exhibitors List and Participants List for the upcoming EFM, which include company and contact information (and for the Exhibitors List also stand and film details)
- The EFM Screening Schedule
- Online Film Entry to submit films to the EFM
- Screening Reports of submitted films after they have been screened
- Hotel reservation for Berlinale partner hotels
In addition, "My EFM" accounts contain a personal Daily Planner where you can create your personal schedule once the EFM Screening Schedule goes online. You can also save screenings directly to your personal calendar (i.e. Outlook, iCal).
How do I obtain access to the industry area?
The only way to obtain access to the industry area is by registering for the EFM with a Market Badge or EFM Screening Pass. Participants of the Berlinale Co-Production Market are also granted access to the industry area. For further information on EFM registration, please see
here.
.When do I receive "My EFM" login details?
You will receive an e-mail with a link to set up your "My EFM" account, as soon as your registration for the EFM is processed. Returning EFM participants with previously activated "My EFM" accounts, will receive a notification e-mail that their accounts have been re-activated.
The EFM does not send out specific login details. You will be prompted to choose your own user name and password when setting up the account. E-mails on behalf of the "My EFM" account are separate from the "confirmation of accreditation" e-mail and will usually arrive prior to the latter.
Who is the "My EFM" e-mail sent to?
The "My EFM" e-mail is sent to the e-mail address entered on the accreditation form to receive festival and EFM information. It is possible that one company representative will receive all the e-mails on behalf of the accounts of the company members.
If you did not receive a "My EFM" e-mail within a week of returning your accreditation form, please contact . Also contact us know if you would like to change the e-mail address on the account.
Can I change my login details?
Yes, if you know your login details you can change your user name and password at any time. Log in on the EFM website, click on "My Account" in the "My EFM" toolbox on the upper right-hand corner of the EFM website. Enter your new user name and password in the respective fields and click "submit."
What if I forgot my user name (ID)?
If you are a new account-holder, you can find your user name in the confirmation e-mail you receive immediately after setting up the account. Returning account-holders can find their user name in the e-mail they receive when their account is re-activated.
If you forgot your user name, please contact: .
What if I forgot my password (PW)?
If you forgot your password, please enter your user name on the following
page. You will instantly receive an e-mail allowing you to reset your password.
. You will instantly receive an e-mail allowing you to reset your password.What is a "My EFM" film entry account?
A film entry account allows you to submit films to the EFM without being registered for the upcoming Market. This account provides limited access to the industry area of the EFM website, allowing you to access online film entry and screening reports only.
Should you register for the EFM with a Market Badge or EFM Screening Pass at a later time, your film entry account will automatically be upgraded to a regular “My EFM” account.
Request a film entry account
here.
.Do "My EFM" login details work for the "My Berlinale" account?
No, your "My EFM" login details only work for the "My EFM" account on the EFM website. Since registered EFM participants can manage their personal EFM and Festival schedule via their "My EFM" account, they do not need a "My Berlinale" account.
Do "My EFM" login details work for Cinando?
No, you will receive the access code for www.cinando.com directly from the Cinando administrators. If you are registered for the EFM 2010 with a Market Badge or EFM Screening Pass, you will have access to Cinando until January 31, 2011.
How long are the"My EFM" login details valid?
Your login details are valid from the moment you register for the upcoming EFM until the end of September following that EFM. When the registration period re-opens in mid-October, you must register for the following EFM in order for your login details to be valid again. Should you cancel your EFM registration, your login details will become invalid.
