EFM Event Schedule 2025

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EFM Morning Brief - Day 5 with Screen International

With: Louise Tutt, Wendy Mitchell (she/her) Access: Free access Organiser: EFM Type: Podcast
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.
Mon Feb 17 08:00 – 08:10 Podcast

Morning Kick-Off: Producers’ Breakfast Club

Access: Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Networking Event With: Vimeo
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.
Mon Feb 17 09:00 – 10:00 Innovation & Producers Café at Gropius Bau
on-site only
AfroBerlin

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
AfroBerlin is the African and African Diaspora program at the EFM
Mon Feb 17 09:00 – 18:00 Studio at Berliner Freiheit
on-site only

Media Info Session - European Festivals

Associated Event
Access: Free access Organiser: External organisation Type: Presentation With: Creative Europe MEDIA
Call Info Session
Mon Feb 17 09:30 – 10:30 Conference Lounge at Gropius Park
on-site only

DocSalon Breakfast Circle Co-Hosted by FilmFernsehFonds Bayern

Access: Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Networking Event With: FFF Bayern, Deadline
The EFM & FilmFernsehFonds Bayern invite you to start your day at the DocSalon: an impulse on alternative forms of narration, an intro to Bavarian XR funding and two case studies is followed by an informal “meet & mingle”. Forge new connections – all while enjoying your coffee & croissant.
Tags: #DocSalon
Mon Feb 17 09:30 – 10:30 DocSalon at Café Connect
on-site only

Women at the Lead: 3 Tools to Master Your Next Deal

With: Karin Annell (she/her), Lisa Altenpohl (she/her) Access: On pre-registration Organiser: EFM Type: Workshop With: Erich Pommer Institut
Unlock your leadership potential with this dynamic workshop designed for women in the film industry. Boost confidence, sharpen body language, and master negotiation strategies. Gain inspiring insights, build new skills, and receive actionable tools to navigate your EFM experience and beyond!
Mon Feb 17 10:00 – 11:30 Producers Hub at Gropius Bau
on-site only

Directors Exchange: (Re)claiming authority over Narratives

With: Yihwen Chen (she/her), Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor (she/her), Paula Tomás Marques (she/her or they/them) , Nastaran Tajeri-Foumani Access: Free access Organiser: Festival Type: Talk With: Teddy Award, Queer Academy
Who has the right to tell someone else’s story and can authority and collaboration organically co-exist?
Mon Feb 17 10:00 – 11:45 HUB 75
on-site only

Media Info Session - Audience Development & Film Education

Associated Event
Access: Free access Organiser: External organisation Type: Presentation With: Creative Europe MEDIA
Call Info Session
Mon Feb 17 10:30 – 11:30 Conference Lounge at Gropius Park
on-site only

ARTE International Prize, Gen Z Audience Award & WCF Audience Strategies Award – Award Ceremony

With: Rémi Burah , Julie Savary, Yusuf Celik, Constanza Schmidt, Billy Betulius , Juliette Bultel, Charbel Habib, Vincenzo Bugno, Isona Admetlla Access: Festival Accreditation & (Online) Market Badge Organiser: Co-Production Market Type: Presentation With: Arte Kino, WCF - World Cinema Fund, OFAJ/DFJW
The winning projects of the ArteKino International Prize, the Gen Z Audience Award and the World Cinema Fund Audience Strategies Award will be announced.
Mon Feb 17 10:40 – 11:00 Berlinale Co-Production Market at Octogon
on-site only

Directors Exchange: Double Trouble: The Art of co-directing

With: Emma Hough Hobbs (she/they) , Leela Varghese (she/her), Marcio Reolon (he/they), Filipe Matzembacher (they/he), Miri Ian Gossing (she/he/they), Lina Sieckmann (she/her), Ana David (she/her) Access: Free access Organiser: Festival Type: Talk With: Teddy Award, Queer Acadamy
Collaboration, the natural process of developing a story together then taking the leap and jumping into the same director’s chair, what are the benefits of having a directing partner and do they outweigh the negatives, if there are any?
Mon Feb 17 11:00 – 11:45 HUB 75
on-site only
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