26-08-2026

Your EPI Update: New Trainings Starting This September

    Dear EPI community,
    Following our last special edition, we are now back to our regular schedule as usual. In this newsletter, we’ll once again give you an overview of what’s currently happening at EPI.

    The EPI team

    Please note: If you previously had an account on our old website, your login details are no longer valid following the launch of our new eShop system. Please create a new account to continue registering for our seminars and programmes. As we continue to fine-tune our new system, we appreciate your patience if things aren't yet running perfectly smoothly. 
    A big thank you to everyone who has already shared feedback on our new eShop!

     

     

    Our English-language Programmes

    Empowering Women in European Audiovisual Industry

    ? Info Session AUDIOVISUAL WOMEN: 25 August, at 14:00 CEST, online
    ? Info Session SERIES' WOMEN: 27 August, at 14:00 CEST, online
    ⏰ Application Deadline: 4 September 2026

    AUDIOVISUAL WOMEN is designed for female executives in the audiovisual industry, combining intensive workshops, 1:1 coaching, and attendance at the Tallin Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF). 
    SERIES' WOMEN supports female producers developing a drama series, offering pitch coaching, mentoring, and market attendance at TV Drama Vision and Series Mania. Hear directly from alumnae in our Info Sessions!

    Register here

     

     

    IP Development for Creative Professionals

    Turn your creative idea into a scalable brand

     

    ? 17.-19. September 2026
    ? On-site workshop 
    ? Potsdam, MAXX Hotel Sanssouci
    ? 690€ 
    ⏰ Registration Deadline: 10 September 2026

    A three-day workshop for anyone looking to turn a creative idea into a market-ready IP — from a Minimum Viable Product to expansion into series, film, games or merchandise.

    Led by Nuno Bernardo (beActive Entertainment), with an interdisciplinary faculty including Christian Fonnesbech (Leverage, games IP), Triona Campbell (Roundstone Media, producer & author) and Niki Théron (Frankfurter Buchmesse, publishing). 

    Register here

     

    Infosession: Clearing Rights for Film and TV

    Get your Rights Clearance questions answered directly

    ? 9 September 2026, starting at 17:00 CEST
    ? Online
    ? Free of charge (registration required)
    ? 8-10 October, Berlin | 690€

    Join this brief Info Session to learn more about our upcoming workshop Clearing Rights for Film & TV. Head of Studies Katharina Domnick and the EPI team will present the programme and answer your questions to help you determine if this course is the right fit for you. The session will last approximately 30 minutes and will be held in English.

    Register here

     

    Infosession: European Co-Production

    Legal and financial questions on European Co-Production

    ? 6 October 2026, starting at 15:00 CET 
    ? Online
    ? Free of charge (registration required)
    ?26-28 November, Berlin | 590€ Early Bird, then 690€

    In this Info Session, Head of Studies Joanna Szymańska together with the EPI team will present the workshop European Co-Production: Legal and Financial Aspects and answer your questions. Learn first-hand if this format aligns with your needs. The session will last approximately 30 minutes and will be held in English.

    Register here

     

    Insights from the Industry

    Get €20 off Your Seriesly Berlin Accreditation!

    Seriesly Berlin is back for its third edition

    ? 14–17 September 2026
    ? Fotografiska, Berlin

    From 14 to 17 September, bold series projects take center stage once again! Look forward to premieres and open conference dialogues with creatives and industry experts, with creative exchange at its core.

    For the EPI community, Seriesly Berlin is offering a €20 discount on accreditation with the code SB03-hm4Z-20. You can apply for your accreditation here.

    Stay up to date!

     

    Get your Tickets for MediaTech Hub Conference 2026

    Save the Date: The MediaTech Hub Conference is back for another round

    ? 29 & 30 September 2026
    ? Studio Babelsberg, Potsdam

    Germany’s leading conference for media technologies brings together key industry minds from film, TV, and streaming for two days at Studio Babelsberg—where creativity meets technology. The programme features international tech trends and best practices, keynotes, panels, and showcases. As a partner of #MTHCON26, we’ll be on-site. We are pleased to offer our community discounted tickets using the code EPI20.

    Get your Tickets here!

     

     

    Last modified on 26-08-2026