Every year more than 4,000 representatives of the media from over 80 countries converge on the Berlin International Film Festival. The Berlinale is not just a favourite with the general public, it’s also one of the biggest media events on the film industry calendar.

In addition, the European Film Market, the business centre of the Festival, is one of the top international film markets of the world. Attended by 6,300 industry professionals including more than 1,000 buyers and 408 exhibitors from 55 countries, it’s the focus for business news during the Berlinale.