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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 and Berlinale Co-Production Market / Berlin House of Representatives across from the MGB.

For more details, see EFM Screening Facilities

What are the opening hours of the EFM 2012?

Martin-Gropius-Bau

Thursday, Feb 9 – Thursday, Feb 16, 2012: 9am – 8pm

Friday, Feb 17, 2012: 9am – 2pm

EFM at Marriott

Thursday, Feb 9 – Thursday, Feb 16, 2012: 9am – 8pm

Friday, Feb 17, 2012: 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, International Festivals & kultur Org.

Stand/Office-Holders	All foreign film industry
Early Registration - Stand/Office-Holders only: Wednesday, Feb 8, 2012: 10am – 12noon Wednesday, Feb 8 – Thursday, Feb 16, 2012: 9am – 7pm Friday, Feb 17, 2012: 9am - 2pm	Early Registration: Wednesday, Feb 8, 2012: 12noon - 7pm Wednesday, Feb 8 – Thursday, Feb 16, 2012: 9am – 7pm Friday, Feb 17, 2012: 9am - 2pm

2. Berlinale Service Center / DaimlerChrysler Atrium, Eichhornstr. 3, for German film industry and SPIO*

SPIO*	German film industry
Stand/Office-Holders only: Early registration Wednesday, February 8, 2012: 10am – 12noon Opening hours: Wednesday, Feb 8, 2012: 12noon – 7pm Thursday, Feb 9 – Friday, Feb 17, 2012: 9am – 7pm, Saturday, Feb 18, 2012: 9am - 1pm	Stand/Office-Holders only: Early registration Wednesday, February 8, 2012: 10am - 12noon Opening hours: Wednesday, Feb 8, 2012: 12noon – 7pm Thursday, Feb 9 – Friday, Feb 17, 2012: 9am – 7pm Saturday, Feb 18, 2012: 9am - 1pm
*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, 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 or Buyers Badge.