Our warmest congratulations go to Alex Sîrbu and Alexandra Dorisca, who received their awards during the first in-person study week in Potsdam-Babelsberg this week.
Alex Sîrbu, a Romanian director, producer, and distributor, joins the programme to strengthen the strategic and business side of his filmmaking practice.
Alexandra Dorisca, a Berlin-based Creative Event Producer with extensive experience across Europe, aims to further develop her career with a solid understanding of the film industry’s business foundations.
We wish both recipients an excellent start!
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Legal and Financial Aspects of European Co-Production
27-29 November | Berlin | 690€
In just one week, the European Co-Production – Legal and Financial Aspects workshop kicks off this November. Don't miss this opportunity to gain essential co-production expertise alongside industry leaders.
Led by Joanna Szymańska (Shipsboy), the workshop features an impressive line-up of experts including Alex Traila, (Council of Europe), producers Anna Kępińska and Maciej Kubicki (Telemark), Helena Danielsson (Nordisk Film), Matt Kowalczyk (Laniakea Pictures), Marija Razgutė (M-FILMS), and Remy Mulder, alongside Benjamin Cölle (Pluto Film), legal expert Guido Hettinger (Brehm & v. Moers), and Marie Garrett (XYZ).
Through case studies, practical insights, and interactive sessions, you'll explore the legal, financial, and strategic challenges behind successful European collaborations.
The Extended Realities Made Clear: What Producers Actually Need to Know
4 December | 14:00-18:00 (CET) | Online | only 50€
Wouldn’t it be cool to bring your imagination to life and share it with others in a way that one can virtually touch it? Well, you can. Extended Reality offers new immersive techniques to create a unique experience for your audience. And the best part: we have reached a point where this new form of expression is becoming financially viable as a business model. Our experts Mathieu Gayet (XR Must), Marc Lopato (Diversion), An Oost (Cassette for timescapes) and Prof. Dr. Péter Mezei (University of Szeged) will walk you through the technological process, the available business models, legal challenges and distribution opportunities to give you a comprehensive overview of this new emerging industry sector.
Join our Extended Realities workshop to gain all the insights.
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Level Up Your Game’s Future in 2026 with Play, Promote, Publish
Spring 2026 | Berlin | 569€
Struggling to get your game the attention it deserves? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. Play, Promote, Publish returns in spring 2026 to help you move from uncertainty to clarity with a proven, practical approach to game marketing.
Whether you’re an indie dev juggling everything solo, part of a small studio without a marketing team, or a student preparing for your first real launch, this workshop gives you the tools to stand out. Learn how to craft a focused marketing strategy, grow a community that actually engages, and approach publishers with confidence.
You’ll get hands-on guidance, expert insights, and a support network of developers facing the same challenges. No fluff, no confusing jargon: just actionable steps to help you build momentum before, during, and after your release.
Lock In Your Spot Now: Digital Production Essentials Workshop Coming Soon!
Winter/Spring 2026 | Berlin | 690€
Mark your calendars: well, almost! Our highly anticipated workshop Essential Legal Framework: Digital Production Essentials is being rescheduled, with a new date to be announced very soon.
This isn't just another production workshop. Led by industry veteran Michael Reuter (The Post Republic), this programme takes you deep into the digital revolution transforming film and TV production today. From strategic workflow design and virtual production techniques to cutting-edge visual effects integration, you'll discover how to seamlessly weave digital tools through every stage: development, production, and post-production.
Here's the catch: spaces are limited, and demand is high. Don't wait for the date announcement to register. Secure your spot now and guarantee your place in this essential workshop.
Tomorrow at PÖFF: Discover Your Next Distribution Partner
21 November | 11:30–13:00 (EET) | Tallinn
Think the streaming world begins and ends with the big players? Think again.
Tomorrow at Industry @ Tallinn & Baltic Events, Wendy Bernfeld (Rights Stuff) teams up with EPI to reveal the hidden landscape of indie film buyers in "Beyond the Usual Suspects: Who ELSE is Out There Buying Indie Film in International Digital".
She goes beyond just the ‘Big Globals’ (Netflix / Amazon types), to focus on other mainstreamers/ regional competitors (including telecom, cable, OTT); as well as more targeted complementary streamers, ie those who buy to program for specific themes, niches, genres, audiences. She then provides some pragmatic tips on matchmaking, how to reach the platforms, pitch slant, and approaches/deals via middlepersons, DIY or ‘hybrid’.
Planning to join the session? EPI's Dina Rubanovitš will be there too, eager to meet workshop participants and discuss EPI's latest initiatives. It's the perfect chance to expand your network and explore new collaborative possibilities!
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