Germany

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09/02/12 17/02/12

 

Background

Affiliated to the Berlin International Film Festival, the Berlinale European Film Market (EFM) will provide a framework for sales and trade for the film industry – especially for projects with a view to accessing the German market.

The EFM is an infrastructure affiliated to the festival which provides, aside from logistics, a framework for sales and trade for the film industry. The EFM is open only to producers, distributors, exhibitors, exporters and importers of films as well as professionals active in the areas of video and television sales and acquisitions.

Running alongside the EFM is the Berlinale Co-production Market targeted at producers, film financiers, and broadcasting representatives, as well as at distributors and world sales agents who are interested in international co-productions.

Accreditation

All applicants who wish to receive accreditation must send a written request via mail or fax on company letterhead. Companies have to include a short company profile and a list with the names and functions of the representatives who wish to attend the festival. In order to register, one must show proof of active professional work in the film industry.

You will then receive the accreditation forms and a letter informing you where, when and how you can pick up your festival badge. At the same time you will receive your confirmation of registration. A processing fee is to be paid (by cash or credit card) when you pick up the festival badge in Berlin.

In order to participate at the EFM, you must be registered with one of the following badges: Market Badge with a Festival Accreditation, an EFM Screening Pass or a Festival Accreditation.

Holders of a Market Badge with a Festival Accreditation, an EFM Screening Pass or a Multiple Day Pass are given priority access to the Martin-Gropius-Bau.

Attendee tips

"The EFM has the advantage of being held in a building – the Martin Gropius Bau – which is well separated from the central activities of the Berlin Film Festival. There is a “hothouse” atmosphere at the Martin Gropius Bau, contributed to mainly by sales agents and distributors selling and buying existing product. This makes it very hard to get their attention when trying to talk about financing new product."

"I think that EFM market is more contained than the Cannes market, but perhaps people were not as responsive to financing proposals as they are at Cannes."

Disclaimer

This information is to be used as a guide only and is of a general nature. Screen Australia has undertaken all reasonable measures to ensure its accuracy and specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly of the use and application of any of the contents. Exact registration details are available on the market website.