The Erich Pommer Institut (EPI) is thrilled to announce the collaboration between the European Film Business and Law LL.M. | MBA executive master's program at EPI and Alphapanda, a distinguished industry leader in film marketing and distribution. 

Alphapanda is a European digitalmarketingagency for thefilm industry. Since 2011, they have developed an expertise in all areas of film marketing and social media for a variety of films and projects, fromHollywood blockbusters to indie documentaries, from festival darlings to film-related organizations. Their clients include Bankside Films,NEON –Super, Warner, Beta Cinema, Frenetic Films, Filmladen, Curzon,and several independent production, distribution and sales companies.

The Erich Pommer Institut is committed to fostering innovation and excellence in the media and entertainment industry. This partnership with Alphapanda marks a significant step forward in its mission to provide students with high-level educational opportunities and industry connections, as well as to work on developing new marketing and business strategies based on the knowledge acquired during the first year of classes. The program already has the kind support of MUBI and Rushlake Media as partners. 

Katriina Miola, Project Manager of the European Film Business and Law LL.M. | MBA executive master's program: “Building on our existing partnerships with Rushlake Media and MUBI, we are excited to welcome Alphapanda into our growing network of industry collaborators. Alphapanda's expertise in film promotion and distribution is outstanding, making them an ideal partner for our program.” 

Valentina Neumann (Managing Director) & Mathias Noschis (Head of Strategies): “We are very excited to start this partnership with Erich Pommer Institut, which we know from experience is one of the leading training organisations in Europe. Alphapanda has always valued innovation and being as close as possible to the needs of the market. Therefore,being able to collaborate with some participants of the MBA, who are top professionals from all over Europe, will give a real added value to our film marketing offer.”

For more information about the European Film Business and Law Master's Program, please visit the website.

Applications for the 3rdedition of European Film Business and Law LL.M. | MBAare open until July 31 here. Register here for the upcoming online info session on April 10to receive more information on the program.

The master’s is a joint project by the Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF, University of Potsdam and the Erich Pommer Institut.

Contact

Katriina Miola
Project Manager European Film Business and Law LL.M. | MBA
+49 (0) 331769 915-28 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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