EFM Event Schedule 2024

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Winston | Baker: Entertainment Finance Forum Berlin

Winston | Baker: Entertainment Finance Forum Berlin

With: Wayne Borg (he/him), Christina Garza (she/her), John-Paul Sarni (he/him), Yoko Higuchi-Zitzmann (she/her), Josh Rosenbaum (he/him), Nino Chichua (she/her), Mounia Wissinger (she/her), Julia von Heinz (she/her), Zach Glueck (he/him), Amy Baker (she/her), Diana Lodderhose (she/her), Phil Hunt (he/him), Wendy Mitchell (she/her) Access: Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Talk With: Winston Baker
Description
International Industry Leaders will come together to offer their unique perspectives and insight into the current state and future growth of film financing on a global scale and shed light on the importance of international co-productions in today’s dynamic landscape.
Tags: #Producers #Distribution
Fri Feb 16 11:00 – 13:00 Event Hall at Documentation Centre for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation
on-site only
Indie Players & Major Projects: A Conversation with Nick Shumaker

Indie Players & Major Projects: A Conversation with Nick Shumaker

With: Nicholas Shumaker (he/him), Elsa Keslassy (she/her) Access: Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Talk With: Variety
Description
In this deep-dive conversation, Nick Shumaker of AC Independent will share his insights on today’s fast-changing film landscape and the pivotal role of indie players in financing, packaging and distribution of major international projects. A fireside chat moderated by Variety’s Elsa Keslassy.
Tags: #Distribution #Producers #Series
Fri Feb 16 14:00 – 14:30 Event Hall at Documentation Centre for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation
VOD available
Case Study: International Co-Production of MY FAVOURITE CAKE by Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha

Case Study: International Co-Production of MY FAVOURITE CAKE by Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha

With: Étienne de Ricaud , Peter Krupenin, Christopher Zitterbart , Laure Parleani , Amra Bakšić Čamo Access: CoPro Participants & Market Badge Organiser: Co-Production Market Type: Talk
Description
Case Study: International Co-Production of MY FAVOURITE CAKE by Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha
Tags: #Producers #Distribution
Sat Feb 17 10:00 – 11:15 Berlinale Co-Production Market at Berlin House of Representatives
on-site only
Setting the Stage for a Thriving Ecosystem for European Content

Setting the Stage for a Thriving Ecosystem for European Content

With: Renate Nikolay, Robert Franke (he/him), Tomáš Hrubý, Matthieu Zeller, Daniela Elstner (she/her), Carole Scotta, Sten-Kristian Saluveer (he/him) Access: Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Talk With: European Commission
Description
This session, presented by the European Commission, will explore the different business strategies European producers, broadcasters and other market players can pursue to create high end series, films and documentaries and successfully market them to European and international audiences.
Tags: #Distribution #Producers #Docs #Technology #Diversity & Inclusion
Sat Feb 17 15:15 – 16:15 Event Hall at Documentation Centre for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation
VOD available
Anatomy of a Film: A Deep Dive Across the Value Chain

Anatomy of a Film: A Deep Dive Across the Value Chain

With: Thomas Robsahm (he/him), Tine Klint, Dennis Zuijdervliet (he/him), Ása Baldursdóttir (she/her), Wendy Mitchell (she/her) Access: Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Talk
Description
Finance, production, sales, distribution and exhibition all have to work together for a film’s success. This 360-degree examination of Berlinale 2023 hit, Dancing Queen, will talk to each expert across the value chain. What can we learn about sectors of the industry working (better) together?
Tags: #Distribution #Producers
Sat Feb 17 17:00 – 18:00 Event Hall at Documentation Centre for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation
VOD available
Case Study: International Co-Production ARCADIA by Yorgos Zois

Case Study: International Co-Production ARCADIA by Yorgos Zois

With: Antigoni Rota , Stelios Cotionis, Maria Drandaki , Veselka Kiryakova , Myriam Sassine Access: CoPro Participants & Market Badge Organiser: Co-Production Market Type: Talk
Description
Case Study: International Co-Production of ARCADIA by Yorgos Zois
Tags: #Producers #Distribution
Sun Feb 18 10:30 – 11:30 Berlinale Co-Production Market at Berlin House of Representatives
on-site only
AI for Audience Design in Documentary

AI for Audience Design in Documentary

With: Sami Arpa (he/him), Paul Rieth (he/him), Enrica Capra (she/her), Niels Alberg (he/him), Joanna Solecka (she/her) Access: Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Talk With: DAE - Documentary Association of Europe
Description
An exploration of AI's influence & possibilities for deciphering your audience. In this industry panel we discuss the potential of AI in audience design and marketing as a powerful tool to make sense of data and deepen connections with audiences.
Tags: #Technology #Docs #Producers #Distribution
Sun Feb 18 13:30 – 14:30 Event Hall at Documentation Centre for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation
VOD available
EFM Startups: Insights and Tools Shaping the Industry’s Future

EFM Startups: Insights and Tools Shaping the Industry’s Future

With: Volha Paulovich (she/her), Ana Betancourt (she/her), Jaspar Graham (he/him), Gabriel Isserlis (he/him), Frinny Lee (she/her), Frederik Merkel (he/him), Anna Giralt Gris (she/her), Elaine Sturgess (she/her), Jure Pavlović (he/him), Zoe Ramushu (she/her), David Larkin (he/him), Tim Dams (he/him) Access: Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Talk With: Screen International
Description
Our industry is at an inflection point. As the production and distribution industries continue to struggle, it’s time to take stock and bring new ideas and solutions to the fore. The founders behind EFM Startups are doing just that: designing and implementing ground-breaking tools, AI solutions and proprietary software designed to re-define and re-build the industry. Join this year’s 10 EFM Startups as they pitch their innovative tools and solutions for an evolving industry.
Tags: #Technology #Producers #Distribution
Sun Feb 18 15:00 – 16:00 Event Hall at Documentation Centre for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation
VOD available
Zones of Interest: Distribution Trends for Online Releases

Zones of Interest: Distribution Trends for Online Releases

With: Anastasia Plazzotta (she/her), Elise Maria F. van Marcke (she/her), Roderik Smits (he/him), Ivo Andrle (he/him), Kristi Porila (she/her), Michael Gubbins (he/him) Access: Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Talk With: Europa Distribution
Description
The post-pandemic economy and consumption patterns are still challenging for independent films and finding a profitable balance, especially online, is not an easy win. This panel considers the complex subtleties of the VOD market, that evolves constantly and varies enormously from one market to another.
Tags: #Distribution
Sun Feb 18 16:45 – 18:00 Event Hall at Documentation Centre for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation
VOD available
Silver Linings | Overcoming Crisis through New Opportunities

Silver Linings | Overcoming Crisis through New Opportunities

With: Dennis Ruh (he/him), Katharina Blum (she/her), Danna Stern (she/her), Yi Qiao (she/her), Sabine de Mardt (she/her), Roy Ashton (he/him), Richard Broughton (he/him), Stewart Clarke (he/him) Access: Market Badge Organiser: Berlinale Series Market Type: Talk With: Film und Medien Stiftung NRW, Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, Deadline
Description
The drama market is consolidating following a long boom. The industry asks itself how it should and could rethink how it creates great projects and brings them to the world. Where are the opportunities during these tough moments and how can we evolve and adapt? Join us for a big-picture assessment of the state of the industry with key figures offering insight, perspective and some encouragement in times of uncertainty.
Tags: #Series #Producers #Distribution
Mon Feb 19 09:30 – 11:00 Berlinale Series Market at CinemaxX
VOD available
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