EFM Event Schedule 2025

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Cinema of Courage: Ukrainian Filmmaking and the Diversity of Its Voices

Cinema of Courage: Ukrainian Filmmaking and the Diversity of Its Voices

Associated Event
With: Andriy Nohin, Andriy Khalpakhchi, Pylyp Illienko Access: Market Badge Organiser: External organisation Type: Presentation With: Ukr, UCH
Description
A panel discussion on Ukrainian cinema’s challenges and triumphs during wartime, insights into genre diversity shaping its future, and an exclusive pitching session featuring upcoming Ukrainian films (in English). Celebrating the resilience, creativity, and innovation of Ukrainian filmmakers shaping the future of storytelling.
Tags: #Distribution #Producers #Sustainability
Sat Feb 15 17:00 – 19:00 Producers Hub at Gropius Bau
on-site only
Buyers Happy Hour

Buyers Happy Hour

Access: Buyers Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Networking Event With: EFM - European Film Market
Description
Join us for the Buyers Happy Hour at the CinemaxX Lounge!
Sat Feb 15 17:00 – 18:00 CinemaxX Lounge
on-site only
Speed Matchings

Speed Matchings

Access: CoPro Participants Organiser: Co-Production Market Type: One-on-One
Description
Get to know other producers in informal 5-minute meetings.
Tags: #Distribution #Producers
Sat Feb 15 17:15 – 18:15 Berlinale Co-Production Market at Octogon
on-site only
Cheers to Connections: Happy Innovation Hour

Cheers to Connections: Happy Innovation Hour

Access: Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Networking Event With: London Grow and London&Partner
Description
The EFM, London Grow and London&Partner 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
Sat Feb 15 17:30 – 18:30 Innovation & Producers Café at Gropius Bau
on-site only
BIFA work in progress

BIFA work in progress

Associated Event
With: Stefano Tealdi Access: Market Badge Organiser: External organisation Type: Pitch With: Belarusian Independent Film Academy
Description
BIFA WORK IN PROGRESS is a showcase of 10 Belarusian independent fiction and documentary film projects, that are looking for funding and partners. Most of the filmmakers had to flee Belarus and are now living in exile across Europe and are in active search for ways how to bring their films to life. BIFA is an institution in exile, founded in 2022
Tags: #Distribution #Diversity & Inclusion #Producers
Sat Feb 15 18:00 – 19:30 Business Lounge at Gropius Bau
on-site only
DocSalon Apéro

DocSalon Apéro

Access: Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Networking Event With: FFF Bayern, Deadline
Description
EFM celebrates the return of the DocSalon – join for this mid-EFM the documentary community - join us for a drink and expand your network, exchange ideas, and kick-start potential partnerships.
Tags: #DocSalon
Sat Feb 15 18:30 – 19:30 DocSalon at Café Connect
on-site only
Largo.ai - Networking Event

Largo.ai - Networking Event

Associated Event
Access: By invitation only Organiser: External organisation Type: Networking Event With: Largo.ai
Description
Following Largo.ai's signature event Producers Pitching with AI Forecasts, there will be a networking reception where the producers of the projects at the pitch event will be present. This gathering provides an opportunity to bring potential financiers, distributors, and co-producers together and deep dive into the new exiting projects. The access will only be provided through invitations!
Tags: #Distribution #Producers #Tech #Innovation
Sat Feb 15 19:00 – 21:00 CinemaxX Lounge
on-site only
EFM Morning Brief - Day 4 with Deadline

EFM Morning Brief - Day 4 with Deadline

With: Diana Lodderhose (she/her), 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.
Sun Feb 16 08:00 – 08:10 Podcast
AfroBerlin Partner Event

AfroBerlin

Associated Event
With: Nataly Kudiabor , Alexander Karim, Chris Perez, Aïssatou Diallo Sagna, Audrey Kamga , Ozzy Agu, Filson Ali, Rodney Charles Access: On pre-registration Organiser: External organisation Type: Round Table With: Yanibes
Description
AfroBerlin is the African and African Diaspora program at the EFM
Tags: #Diversity & Inclusion #Producers #Distribution
Sun Feb 16 09:00 – 18:00 Studio at Berliner Freiheit
on-site only
Morning Kick-Off: Producers’ Breakfast Club

Morning Kick-Off: Producers’ Breakfast Club

Access: Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Networking Event With: Vimeo
Description
We 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 #Innovation #Tech
Sun Feb 16 09:00 – 10:00 Innovation & Producers Café at Gropius Bau
on-site only
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