EFM Event Schedule 2026

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Immersive Zone Sessions - Day 1

Immersive Zone Sessions - Day 1

Access: Market Badge Host: EFM Format: Showcase With: Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg
Description
Book 60 minute slots and explore a curated selection of XR experiences. The Immersive Zone presents projects that combine strong artistic direction with concrete business cases, highlighting emerging markets and monetisation models.
Tags: #VR | XR | Gaming #Innovation #Tech #Animation
Thu Feb 12 10:00 – 19:00 EFM Innovation & Producers Hub at Gropius Bau
on-site only
Spotlight On: Canadian Animation

Spotlight On: Canadian Animation

With: Dennis Alme de Visscher Access: CoPro Participants & Market Badge Host: EFM Format: Pitch | Work In Progress With: TelefilmCanada
Description
A curated pitch of three innovative Canadian animated features in development, showcasing bold storytelling—from literary drama to mythology and genre work. Featuring Fifteen Dogs (Copperheart), Eliak and the End of the World (L’Unité Centrale), and Beshader (CUT/OFF/TAIL). Moderator: Dennis Alme De Visscher. Presented by Telefilm Canada.
Tags: #Animation #Spotlight On
Thu Feb 12 15:00 – 15:45 Mirror Tent at Gropius Park
on-site only
Spotlight On: Central Eastern European Animation

Spotlight On: Central Eastern European Animation

With: Juraj Krasnohorsky, he /him Access: CoPro Participants & Market Badge Host: EFM Format: Pitch | Work In Progress With: CEE Animation
Description
A curated selection of five animated feature films and series from the CEE region, currently in development, in partnership with CEE Animation. Hosted by Juraj Krasnohorsky, Head of Studies at the CEE Animation Workshop.
Tags: #Animation #Spotlight On
Thu Feb 12 15:45 – 16:30 Mirror Tent at Gropius Park
on-site only
Location Showcase, Networking & Japanese SAKE & TEA Tasting with Samurai Performance

Location Showcase, Networking & Japanese SAKE & TEA Tasting with Samurai Performance

Associated Event
With: Genki Takigawa (he/him), Shuichi Iinuma (he/him), Mahsa Moazemi (she/her), Keita Tokushiro (he/him), Tetsuya Kajiwara (he/him), Kazunari Abe (he/him), Masayuki Sakamoto (he/him) Access: By invitation only Host: External organisation Format: Networking Event With: Studio-884.Pro Ltd.
Description
KYOTO NIGHT is an invitation-only reception at EFM, featuring a Kyoto location showcase and omotenashi hospitality to spark international co-productions. Guests will enjoy Japanese sake and matcha, as well as an impressive live performance combining samurai/ninja aesthetics with live music.
Tags: #Animation #Distribution #Innovation #Producers #Tech
Thu Feb 12 19:00 – 21:00 Mirror Tent at Gropius Park
on-site only
Spotlight On: International Animation

Spotlight On: International Animation

With: Aisha Madu, she/her Access: Market Badge Host: EFM Format: Pitch | Work In Progress
Description
A curated pitching session featuring five early-stage projects from across the globe, currently in development for the international market. The showcase includes Family Entertainment and Adult Animation, demonstrating diversity in storytelling, and looking for international collaboration.
Tags: #Animation #Spotlight On
Fri Feb 13 09:00 – 10:00 EFM Cinemobile
on-site only
Immersive Zone Sessions - Day 2

Immersive Zone Sessions - Day 2

Access: Market Badge Host: EFM Format: Showcase With: Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg
Description
Book 60 minute slots and explore a curated selection of XR experiences. The Immersive Zone presents projects that combine strong artistic direction with concrete business cases, highlighting emerging markets and monetisation models.
Tags: #VR | XR | Gaming #Innovation #Tech #Animation
Fri Feb 13 10:00 – 19:00 EFM Innovation & Producers Hub at Gropius Bau
on-site only
Annecy Animation Showcase EFM

Annecy Animation Showcase EFM

With: Louise Naudot Access: Market Badge Host: EFM Format: Pitch | Work In Progress With: Annecy International Annimation Film Festival
Description
The Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Market partners with the European Film Market in a landmark collaboration. The two leading film festivals and markets are joining forces to debut a curated showcase highlighting animated works-in-progress at various stages of production, designed to attract sales agents, distributors, and festival recognition. The showcase offers an exclusive preview of tomorrow’s most promising animated features.
Tags: #Animation #Producers
Fri Feb 13 11:00 – 12:30 Gropius Bau Cinema
on-site only
Film Meets Games: Practical Lessons in Cross-Sector Collaboration

Film Meets Games: Practical Lessons in Cross-Sector Collaboration

With: Mariam Draeger (she/her), Dominique FLINX Schuchmann , Piotr Szczesniak (he/him), Matthes Lindner (he/him) Access: Market Badge Host: EFM Format: Workshop With: Spielfabrique
Description
How can film producers realistically collaborate with the games industry? This hands-on panel shares lessons from cross-sector experts and studios who have worked across film and games—highlighting concrete learnings, pitfalls, and what to know before getting started.
Tags: #Animation #Innovation #VR | XR | Gaming #Producers
Fri Feb 13 13:15 – 14:15 Producers Hub at Gropius Bau
on-site only
Spotlight On: German Animation

Spotlight On: German Animation

With: Klaus Rasmussen, he/him Access: Market Badge Host: EFM Format: Pitch | Work In Progress With: MDM - Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung
Description
This pitching session features a curated selection of eight projects in early development, with a strong potential for the international market. The showcase presents German animation excellence spanning from family entertainment to adult animation, all seeking financing, co-production partners, world sales and distributors.
Tags: #Animation #Spotlight On
Fri Feb 13 14:00 – 15:15 EFM Cinemobile
on-site only
Producing Animated Documentaries

Producing Animated Documentaries

With: Jean-François Le Corre, he/him Access: On pre-registration Host: EFM Format: Workshop With: CEE Animation
Description
Producer Jean-François Le Corre from French company Vivement Lundi! will share insights on producing animated documentaries, drawing from projects such as the multi-awarded Flee or the animated biopic Suzanne, currently in production. Co-organized with CEE Animation.
Tags: #Animation #Producers
Fri Feb 13 15:00 – 16:30 Café Connect at Documentation Centre for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation
on-site only
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