How do women shape resilient, technology-driven production companies – from film and games to new technologies? Maria Tanjala (FilmChain), Mafalda Duarte (IGDA & Womenize) and Dr Pirita Pyykkönen-Klauck (ZDF Sparks) will discuss this topic, moderated by Johanna ‘Nunnu’ Karppinen (Post Control).
Sunday, 15 February 2026, 10:00-11:00 a.m. | Access with Market Badge
Event Hall, Documentation Centre for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation
We look forward to seeing you there!
Practical Games Marketing: Beyond Online Advice
Play, Promote, Publish | 13, 20, 27 March & 16-17 April | Hybrid | 569 €
There's no shortage of marketing advice for games. What small teams are truly missing is clarity.
Play, Promote, Publish gives you exactly that: real cases, real budgets, and concrete decisions – analysed alongside experts Robert May, Kai Bodensiek, Philomena Schwab, Chris O'Kelly, Cassia Curran, Abi Le Guilcher, Freija Melhorn, and Stefan Dettmering.
No theory built for AAA studios – just what actually works for teams like yours.
Hybrid Format | Games Focus | Certificate of Participation Included
Why integrated workflows matter for producers
12-14 March | Berlin | Early Bird: 590€
Digital production tools are evolving fast, but integrating picture, sound, VFX and virtual production into one coherent workflow remains a challenge.
Digital Production Essentials offers producers a structured understanding of contemporary digital production pipelines, terminology and decision points. Led by Michael Reuter (The Post Republic), the workshop is rooted in real production practice. Across three days in studio environments, real-world case studies show how integrated workflows influence budget, schedule and creative control. Participants leave with a clear roadmap for managing digital productions more efficiently, without losing sight of the project as a whole.
FOCUS: European Film Business and Law LL.M. | MBA
Join our first online Info Session!
March 4, 2026 | 17:00 (CET) | Free of charge with registration
We're hosting our first online info session for the European Film Business and Law LL.M. | MBA on 4 March at 5pm (CET). Learn about the programme structure, admission requirements, and the benefits of this unique joint degree that can accelerate your career in the film industry.
Join us to get an in-depth look at the programme and have all your questions answered.
If you are interested in the Master's programme, this spring you will have the opportunity to take individual modules in advance – an ideal opportunity to get to know the programme and earn credit points for the Master's degree at the same time.
You can find out which modules are available in the next few posts.
Shaping Executive Strategies
27.-28.02. & 13.-14.03.2026 | online | €2,100 | Certificate + 6 ECTS
How do you turn strategic vision into competitive advantage? This 4-day workshop puts strategic thinking at the heart of decision-making in the film and media industry. Working alongside Prof. Dr. Eric Kearney (University of Potsdam) and Juliane Schulze, you'll explore everything from defining your unique selling proposition and financial modelling to mastering the business pitch, understanding change management theory, and applying AI innovation to the film sector – all grounded in practical tools like the Lean Business Model Canvas.
Shaping Executive Strategies is one of 12 modules in the extra-occupational master's programme European Film Business and Law and is open for individual enrolment. It's an excellent opportunity for professional development or an introduction to the master's itself. Completion includes a certificate, with the option to take an examination for formal credit transfer.
European Business Law
06./07.03., & 27./28.03.2026 | online | €2,100 | Certificate + 6 ECTS
What legal frameworks shape business decisions across European film and media markets? This 4-day workshop offers a comprehensive exploration of the legal landscape that governs cross-border operations in the industry. Led by an exceptional faculty including Christiane Stützle, Hon.-Prof. Dr. Christian C.-W. Pleister, Susan Bischoff, Marta Garcia Leon, Charles-Edouard Renault, Heval Mienert, Peter Stauber, LL.M., Dr. Jennifer Bryant, Valentina Mayer, and Dr. Hans Radau, you'll delve into European Business Law in key markets, intellectual property and trademark law, competition law, procedural and employment law, and European broadcasting law—all with direct relevance to the film business.
Whether you're seeking targeted professional development or exploring the master's programme, this module offers immediate value.Completion includes a certificate, with an optional examination for formal credit transfer.
Coming up in june
The Art of Negotiating Agreements for Film and TV: Master the psychology and strategy behind successful deal-making
4-6 June 2026 | Berlin | Early Bird pricing now available: €590 (regular €690)
After a one-year break, this intensive workshop returns to equip film and TV producers with the skills to negotiate agreements with confidence and precision. Over three days, you'll explore the psychological dynamics of negotiation, learn proven techniques including NLP and the Harvard Method, and gain exclusive insights into approaching VOD platforms and other key industry partners.
Through interactive exercises with fellow professionals, you'll practice conflict resolution, identify mutual interests, and develop a strategic mindset for high-stakes conversations. Internationally renowned experts will guide you through the industry's inner workings whilst providing hands-on tips for success.
Throwback and Next Up by Next Steps
SERIES' WOMEN Returns from Gothenburg – Next Stop: Lille
The 2025 cohort of SERIES' WOMEN has just completed their third module at TV Drama Vision in Gothenburg, and the energy was remarkable. Industry experts Danna Stern, Marike Muselaers, Alexandra Streichfuss, Triona Campbell, and Raffaella Bonivento shared invaluable insights, whilst Josef Kullengård and Cecilia Edström from Göteborg Film Festival provided a welcoming and inspiring environment for learning and connection.
Co-financed by Creative Europe MEDIA, SERIES' WOMEN will return for its 6th edition in late 2026, with applications opening in late spring.
The current cohort's next stop? Lille, where they'll attend the Series Mania Forum to continue building connections and industry knowledge.
Meanwhile, our sister programme AUDIOVISUAL WOMEN heads to Munich in early March for the 4th module of their leadership journey.
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