| European Film Market

This year we have inaugurated our own dedicated site for the EFM, the first international film market of the year. Here we’ll be offering a number of on-line features for making your Market experience as convenient as possible. Visitors to this site will be able to get general news and practical information about the EFM and Berlinale Co-Production Market.

We’re looking forward to seeing you at the EFM 2009!

Available Space at the EFM Marriott Offices

Exhibition space is still available at the new official second location, the EFM Marriott Offices. Deadline is November 17. Further information and contact details

EFM Registration

In order to participate in the EFM 2009, you will need to register by firstly sending a written application. Please note that the application period ends December 15th. See EFM Registration for further details

Online Film Entry

The official film entry form is available online at the industry area of the EFM website for registered participants of the Market. In the Film Regulations you will find deadlines, prices and other important information. The deadline for EFM film entries is December 22, 2008

Books at Berlinale

It’s no news that Hollywood has always made extensive use of published work as material for their product. Whether it’s a classic property like Lord Of The Rings, a literary adaptation like No Country For Old Men, or even a popular comic book like Iron Man or Batman. While European cinema is by no means lacking in adaptations of already existing books or plays, the insider connection between the publishing industry and the film industry is not as fully developed on this side of the Atlantic

It started with the deal

Once upon a time the idea of a film market was unthinkable. Basically because it was unnecessary. In the beginning, the major film studios positioned themselves in the major European capitals and would market their films directly, dealing with their local counterparts over distribution and, often, financing and production as well