Every year more than 3,900 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 almost 7,000 industry professionals including more than 1,500 buyers and 400 exhibitors from 54 countries, it’s the focus for business news during the Berlinale.