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Where does the EFM take place?

The EFM takes place at two venues: the Martin-Gropius-Bau (MGB) and the Marriott Hotel. The majority of EFM stands are located in the MGB, which is in walking distance from Potsdamer Platz. Further stands and offices are located on the first and second floors of the Marriott Hotel at Potsdamer Platz.

Where do EFM screenings take place?

EFM screenings take place at the EFM venues (the MGB Cinema and the Marriott Studios 1 - 3) and at other cinemas at Potsdamer Platz: CinemaxX, CineStar, the dffb Cinema and the Arsenal Cinemas. The Parliament Studio at the Berlin House of Representatives is located across from the MGB.

For more details, see EFM Screening Facilities

What are the opening hours of the EFM?

Martin-Gropius-Bau

Thursday, Feb 11 – Thursday, Feb 18, 2010: 9am – 8pm

Friday, Feb 19, 2010: 9am – 2pm

EFM at Marriott

Thursday, Feb 11 – Thursday, Feb 17, 2010: 9am – 8pm

Friday, Feb 19: closed

How do I get from one venue to another during the EFM?

There is a free EFM Shuttle Service available to take you from the MGB to the Marriott Hotel and to the screening facilities at Potsdamer Platz.
Up-to-date details will be available before the EFM here

Where should I go first when I arrive at Potsdamer Platz?

We recommend that you first go pick up your badge. All participants received an e-mail with their pick-up counter from the department that was in charge of their registration. The two main pick-up counters for regular participants are:

1. EFM Registration Counter (MGB) for Foreign Film Industry and International Festivals

Stand/Office-Holders	All foreign film industry
Early Registration: Wednesday, Feb 10, 2010: 10am – 12noon Thursday, Feb 11 – Thursday, Feb 18, 2010: 9am – 7pm	Early Registration: Wednesday, Feb 10, 2010: 12noon – 7pm Thursday, Feb 11 – Thursday, Feb 18, 2010: 9am – 7pm

2. Berlinale Service Centre (Debis Building, Eichhornstr. 3) for German film industry and SPIO*

Stand/Office-Holders	All German film industry
Early registration Wednesday, February 10, 2010: 10am – 12noon Opening hours: Thursday, Feb 11 – Thursday, Feb 18, 2010: 9am – 7pm	Early registration Wednesday, February 10, 2010: 12noon – 7pm Opening hours: Thursday, Feb 11 – Thursday, Feb 18, 2010: 9am – 7pm
*SPIO, The Spitzenorganisation der Filmwirtschaft e.V., represents the interests of the German film industry. It is the umbrella organisation of currently 16 motion picture, video and television trade associations.

Where can I get more information about the Berlinale and the EFM once I am in Berlin?

Information and registration counters are located at the main entrance of the MGB and in the lobby of the Marriott Hotel.

Who has access to EFM venues?

All participants with a(n) Market Badge, Buyers Badge, EFM Screening Pass, Multiple Day Pass, Daily Pass, EFM Visitor Pass or Festival/Press Accreditation have access to EFM venues.

Access to EFM screenings, however, is only permitted with a Market Badge or an EFM Screening Pass.