EFM Event Schedule 2025

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From Berlinale to Staff Picks: How Shorts Break Through the Noise

From Berlinale to Staff Picks: How Shorts Break Through the Noise

With: Philip Moyer, Derick Rhodes, Ina Pira Access: On pre-registration Organiser: EFM Type: Talk With: Vimeo
Description
Join Vimeo’s CEO, Philip Moyer and VP of Community, Derick Rhodes, in conversation with curator Ina Pira for a behind-the-scenes look at how the curation process for “Vimeo Staff Picks” works, what makes a film stand out, the value of human curation, and how filmmakers can get their work noticed in today’s crowded digital landscape.
Tags: #Producers #Distribution #Tech
Fri Feb 14 17:00 – 18:00 Producers Hub at Gropius Bau
on-site only
Ukraine On Screen. Social impact of cinematography

Ukraine On Screen. Social impact of cinematography

Associated Event
Access: Market Badge Organiser: External organisation Type: Showcase With: Ukrainian Institute
Description
The Ukrainian Institute, the Ukrainian Film Festival Berlin and Media Resources Management are teaming up to put on a presentation of selected film projects and a panel discussion on the social impact and potential of cinematography.
Tags: #Documentary #Producers #Sustainability
Fri Feb 14 17:30 – 20:30 Business Lounge at Gropius Bau
on-site only
Cheers to Connections: Happy Innovation Hour

Cheers to Connections: Happy Innovation Hour

Access: Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Networking Event With: Vimeo
Description
We invite you to the Happy Innovation Hour to unwind and connect after a full day of workshops, interactive panels and meetings. Claim your chance to meet fascinating people, share thought-provoking insights, and be part of a conversation for the future of film.
Tags: #Producers #Innovation #Tech
Fri Feb 14 18:00 – 19:00 Innovation & Producers Café at Gropius Bau
on-site only
DocSalon Apéro Co-Hosted by German Films

DocSalon Apéro Co-Hosted by German Films

Access: Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Networking Event With: FFF Bayern, Deadline, German Films, German Documentaries
Description
EFM & German Films invite you to celebrate the documentary community - join us for a drink, expand your network and kick-start partnerships. German Films, in partnership with AG DOK, supports German documentaries worldwide through festivals, co-production meetings, and the German Documentaries label.
Tags: #DocSalon
Fri Feb 14 18:30 – 19:30 DocSalon at Café Connect
on-site only
EFM Morning Brief - Day 3 with The Spot Media & Film

EFM Morning Brief - Day 3 with The Spot Media & Film

With: Thomas Schultze, Wendy Mitchell (she/her) Access: Free access Organiser: EFM Type: Podcast
Description
Kick off each day with our daily EFM Morning Brief – a short, sharp 10 minute session to keep you up to speed with the latest news and analysis of what’s happening at EFM and the Berlinale, presented by top trade journalists in conversation with Wendy Mitchell. Learn about today’s highlights and which sessions can’t be missed. Feel prepared for the day ahead and get the latest buzz with our experts.
Sat Feb 15 08:00 – 08:10 Podcast
Morning Kick-Off: Producers' Breakfast Club

Morning Kick-Off: Producers' Breakfast Club

Access: Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Networking Event With: ACE PRODUCERS, EAVE
Description
The EFM, EAVE and ACE Producers invite you to kickstart your day at the Producers and Innovation Café! Enjoy a brief impulse on a key producer topic, followed by a relaxed “meet & mingle”. Connect with our community while sipping your coffee and enjoying a pastry—setting the tone for the day ahead.
Tags: #Producers
Sat Feb 15 09:00 – 10:00 Innovation & Producers Café at Gropius Bau
on-site only
DocSalon Breakfast Circle With SEE NL & Netherlands Film Fund

DocSalon Breakfast Circle With SEE NL & Netherlands Film Fund

Access: Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Networking Event With: FFF Bayern, Deadline, The Netherlands Film Fund , SEE NL
Description
The EFM, SEE NL and the Netherlands Film Fund invite you to start your day at the DocSalon: Exchange ideas, forge new connections with the Dutch and international documentary community and get to know about the documentary industry from the Netherlands – all while enjoying your coffee & croissant.
Tags: #DocSalon
Sat Feb 15 09:30 – 10:30 DocSalon at Café Connect
on-site only
From IP to Screen: Inside the Making of Hot Milk and The Outrun

From IP to Screen: Inside the Making of Hot Milk and The Outrun

With: Stefanie Fahrion (she/her), Christine Langan (she/her), Jonas Weydemann (he/him), George Hamilton (he/him), Carl Clifton (he/him) Access: Market Badge & Online Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Talk
Description
Producers and sales agents of Berlinale Competition entry Hot Milk, starring Emma Mackey and Fiona Shaw, and Berlinale 2024 entry and BAFTA-nominee The Outrun (Saoirse Ronan), share the different financing and marketing strategies of these two IP-based films and how they came to the screen.
Tags: #Innovation #Producers
Sat Feb 15 10:00 – 11:00 Event Hall at Documentation Centre for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation
VOD planned
In Conversation with Oliver Neumann on Berlinale Title „Mother’s Baby“

In Conversation with Oliver Neumann on Berlinale Title „Mother’s Baby“

With: Oliver Neumann (he/him), Marleen Slot (she/her) Access: Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Talk With: ACE Producers
Description
Description: In conversation case study with ACE producer Oliver Neumann (Freibeuter Film) on Berlinale Competition title “Mother’s Baby”, moderated by ACE President Marleen Slot (Viking Film)
Tags: #Producers
Sat Feb 15 10:30 – 11:30 Producers Hub at Gropius Bau
on-site only
Pitch Event: Bridging Borders: Indigenous Co-Produktion

Pitch Event: Bridging Borders: Indigenous Co-Produktion

Associated Event
With: Princess Johnson (she/her), Inuk Jørgensen (he/him), Darlene Naponse (she/her), Ann Aurebekk (she/her), Shirley Krenak Krenak (she/her), Hiona Hiona (she/her), , Liisa Holmberg (she/her), Ken Proulx Proulx Access: Free access Organiser: External organisation Type: Pitch With: Indigenous Cinema Alliance
Description
Bridging Borders fosters global collaboration for Indigenous film projects, showcasing six innovative co-productions that seek partnerships and support to bring their unique stories to the international stage. These projects celebrate and promote Indigenous cultures through powerful cinematic storytelling, building bridges and forging lasting partnerships among Indigenous filmmakers worldwide.
Tags: #Distribution #Diversity & Inclusion #Producers
Sat Feb 15 11:00 – 13:00 Studio at Berliner Freiheit
on-site only
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