EFM Event Schedule 2025

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Pitching session. Showcasing the Incredible Talent of Young Filmmakers from Iran

Pitching session. Showcasing the Incredible Talent of Young Filmmakers from Iran

Associated Event
Access: Free access Organiser: External organisation Type: Pitch With: Iranian Independent Filmmakers Association
Description
Pitching session of Eight independent Iranian feature-length projects
Tags: #Distribution #Diversity & Inclusion #Producers
Fri Feb 14 12:30 – 14:30 Conference Lounge at Gropius Park
on-site only
Gender Equality in the Audiovisual Sector - (How) Are We Making Progress?

Gender Equality in the Audiovisual Sector - (How) Are We Making Progress?

With: Manuel Fioroni (he/him), Neha Hooda (she/her), Susan Liddy (she/her), Alexia Muiños Ruiz (she/her), Joyce Pierpoline (she/her), Anamaria Antoci Access: Market Badge & Online Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Talk
Description
Where do we stand when it comes to gender equality in the AV sector since the 50/50 by 2020 initiative? What measures have been successfully implemented and what are the major gaps that remain? What steps should we take next and can we look toward closing the gap? These are some of the questions that will be addressed by a panel of industry representatives who have been advocating and working on the topic of gender equality in the past years, looking towards the future and exploring new ways of taking actions. Join the discussion to learn, contribute, and be inspired to act for equality.
Tags: #Diversity & Inclusion #Sustainability
Fri Feb 14 13:30 – 14:30 Event Hall at Documentation Centre for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation
VOD planned
Female Leadership: Breaking the Glass Ceiling

Female Leadership: Breaking the Glass Ceiling

With: Nataly Kudiabor (she/her), Dana Blankstein Cohen (she/her), Małgorzata Szumowska (she/her), Clare Binns (she/her), Bec Smith (she/her), Yoko Higuchi-Zitzmann (she/her) Access: Market Badge & Online Market Badge Organiser: EFM Type: Talk
Description
We would like to talk to leading women in International Film about their own experiences on their career path and what needs to change in order to empower female leadership. The Berlinale with its new female leadership is a good example of a constructive change. Apart from more public attention and greater sensitivity to the issue, are there concrete measures to promote female leadership? We also would like to discuss what we have already achieved and which measures are important for the future.

Tags: #Diversity & Inclusion
Fri Feb 14 15:15 – 16:15 Event Hall at Documentation Centre for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation
VOD planned
AI in the Audiovisual sector: Innovation, Ethics, Democratic Values

AI in the Audiovisual sector: Innovation, Ethics, Democratic Values

Associated Event
Access: On pre-registration Organiser: EFM Type: Presentation & Reception With: European Parliament
Description
AI is reshaping the creation, distribution and consumption of audio-visual content. The European Union’s AI Act was globally first to address risks to safety, fundamental rights and democratic accountability. Prominent Members of the European Parliament will lead a dialogue on major challenges and opportunities of AI, including artistic integrity, copyright, diversity, and manipulation of content.
Tags: #Diversity & Inclusion #Producers #Innovation #Tech
Fri Feb 14 15:30 – 18:30 Mirror Tent at Gropius Park
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
Is there equity on the screen?

Is there equity on the screen?

Associated Event
With: Christian Michel Salazar Tarazona (he/him) Access: Free access Organiser: External organisation Type: Round Table With: CAACI, PROGRAMA IBERMEDIA, Secretaría de Cultura, IMCINE, CNACC, ProimágenesColombia
Description
In an effort to understand the audience results of films directed by women and men, and the investment in national film budgets in Latin America, the Ibero-American Audiovisual Observatory will present the first report that seeks to demystify whether there really is equity on the screens of the countries of Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, among others.
Tags: #Distribution #Diversity & Inclusion #Producers
Sat Feb 15 15:30 – 17:00 Mirror Tent at Gropius Park
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
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
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
Mon Feb 17 09:00 – 18:00 Studio at Berliner Freiheit
on-site only
Directors Exchange: (Re)claiming authority over Narratives

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
Description
Who has the right to tell someone else’s story and can authority and collaboration organically co-exist?
Tags: #Producers #Diversity & Inclusion
Mon Feb 17 10:00 – 11:45 HUB 75
on-site only
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