EFM Industry Sessions Programme 2026

The Industry Sessions will again broach a wide range of topics and formats in 2026, and aim to discuss key developments in the film and media landscape that are expected to shape the coming year.

Industry Insights - The EFM Podcast

Industry Insights - The EFM Podcast is about and for the entertainment industry. The podcast features long episodes as a year-round series, with short episodes to be aired exclusively during the EFM. Make sure to tune into our EFM Morning Brief to stay on top of the essentials and get the latest EFM Buzz!

EFM DocSalon & Archive Market

In 2026, the EFM Industry Sessions will feature all documentary activities, including the exclusive DocSalon at Café Connect. Specialised meeting formats "Meet the Festivals" and "Consult the Experts" will encompass the conference programme. The Archive Market highlights archival research, where representatives from leading international archival libraries are presenting collections and discuss projects with EFM attendees.

EFM Startups 2026

For it's 12th edition the programme introduces pioneering global startups in production, development, and distribution. The selected companies participating in EFM Startups 2026 will pitch their startup to producers, programmers, financiers, sales agents and distributors at the Documentation Centre.