Erich Pommer Institut

Applications are open for AUDIOVISUAL WOMEN and the best way to find out if the programme suits you is to join our 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 next week.

On 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟑, you can learn all about the programme's content, application requirements, and financing options including scholarships.

Charlotte Voillequin, Film Marketing Manager at Alphapanda and alumna of the last edition, will join us to share her experience and answer your questions firsthand.

📅 June 23, 2026 | 14:00 CEST | Online via Zoom | Free with registration
Link to registration in our Bio!

𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘱 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘱: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘦𝘨𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘮 & 𝘛𝘝🎬

Contracts and agreements shape the reality of every creative project. Usually, these are preceded by often nerve-wrecking negotiations. What if there was a way to handle negotiations with more ease and confidence?

Last week, we welcomed 9 participants to Berlin for an intense 3-day workshop in Berlin on negotiation techniques, the psychological dynamics behind it and the legal considerations and business interests of each negotiating party. The workshop was headed by attorney and business mediator Prof. Dr. Ulrich Michel (Noerr LLP) as well as legal expert and consult Wendy Bernfeld (Rights Stuff) with the support of sales agent Tine Klint (LevelK).

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

On June 16, three companies will be joining us for our seminar 𝗔𝗜 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 to show what AI can actually do for producers who don't have the budgets or teams of a major studio.

🔷 Largo brings data-driven audience insights and simulated focus groups to help producers predict how content will land before it ever reaches viewers.
🔷 WeDaVinci transforms manuscripts, books and screenplays into trailers and sizzle reels, building a bridge between publishing and the audiovisual world.
🔷 Respeecher, Emmy-winning and with credits on The Brutalist, The Mandalorian and Emilia Pérez, brings ethical AI voice synthesis to the table.

June 16 | 10:00-14:00 CEST | online | Link in Bio!

Join us on June 16 and find out which tools could change the way you work. See you there! 👋

Your next chapter starts here. 🎥
Applications are open for the new editions of AUDIOVISUAL WOMEN and SERIES' WOMEN — the EPI international programmes designed to support women and gender-diverse professionals building their careers in the European audiovisual industry.

Deadline: 4 September 2026

✦ AUDIOVISUAL WOMEN — for mid- and senior-level managers across the audiovisual value chain. New this edition: a workshop at Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event the industry-strand of the PÖFF | Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 🔗 https://www.epi.media/av-women/

✦ SERIES' WOMEN — for producers in the European TV drama sector, now in its sixth edition. Direct access to TV Drama Vision 2027, the industry section of Göteborg Film Festival, and Series Mania Forum 2027. 🔗 https://www.epi.media/series-women/

📅 Want to learn more before applying? Join an online Info Session:
· AUDIOVISUAL WOMEN: 23 June 2026
· SERIES' WOMEN: 25 June 2026
Both sessions are free and non-binding. Registration details on the respective programme pages.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝟰 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Your Idea Is a Business. Start Treating It Like One.

𝗜𝗣 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 is a three-day intensive workshop in Potsdam, September 17–19. Whether you're a writer, producer, or game creator, you'll leave with a concrete IP strategy, a stronger legal foundation, and real industry connections.

17-19 September | Potsdam | Early Bird: 590 EUR

Still have questions? Come to our 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟭 at 16:00 CEST. Head of Studies Nuno Bernardo and the EPI team will walk you through everything in just 30 minutes.

Link in bio to register or join the Info Session.

🎓 Join our free online info session on June 10 at 17:00 CEST for our 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐰 (𝐋𝐋.𝐌. | 𝐌𝐁𝐀) programme – your next step in mastering the legal & business side of the film and TV industry!

📚 This unique part-time Master’s programme is designed for professionals across film, law, and business.

🌍 Offered by the Erich Pommer Institut (EPI), in cooperation with:
📍 University of Potsdam
📍 Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF

💡 International. Practice-driven. Made for creatives, producers, lawyers & forward-thinkers in the industry.

🔗 Register now for free: [Link in Bio]
Or go to: https://www.epi.media/filmmaster_info/

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎥

🎓 Neugierig auf den nächsten Karriereschritt im Medienrecht und in der Medienwirtschaft?
Dann merkt euch den 9. Juni, 17:00 Uhr!

👨‍🏫 Gemeinsam mit Dr. Alfred Koch von der stellen wir euch den berufsbegleitenden Master Digital Media Law and Management (LL.M. | MBA) vor.

💡 Praxisnah, interdisziplinär & zukunftsorientiert – perfekt für alle, die Medien und Recht verbinden wollen!

📍 Online
💸 Teilnahme: kostenlos
🔗 Jetzt anmelden: Link in Bio oder direkt hier:
https://www.epi.media/master_infoabend/

Wir freuen uns auf euch! 🙌

Ungeklärte Musikrechte können eine Produktion teuer zu stehen kommen. 🎵⚖️

Welche Genehmigungen brauche ich? Mit wem verhandle ich? Und was gilt für KI-generierte Musik?

Rechtsanwalt Kai Florian Furch gibt euch klare Antworten, von Urheberrecht und Lizenzverträgen bis zu Public Domain und Fair Use.

📅 8. Juli | Online | 180€
Link in der Bio für alle Infos und Anmeldung. 🔗

Kreativ bleiben, wenn alles um einen herum Chaos ist? Genau darum geht es. 🎬

Christine Günther und Kerstin Polte zeigen in diesem Seminar, wie Druck in Energie wird, wie Teams wirklich zusammenarbeiten und wie Freude nicht auf später verschoben wird, sondern Teil des Prozesses ist.

Praxisnah, direkt anwendbar und für alle, die in Film-, Serien- und Medienprojekten nicht nur funktionieren, sondern aufblühen und ihren Weg finden wollen.

📅 2. Juni | Online | 180€
Link in der Bio für alle Infos. 🔗

Independent producers wear a lot of hats. AI can help carry the weight. 🎬

Our seminar 𝗔𝗜 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 gives you a practical overview of the most relevant AI tools for producers who don't have the budget or team of a big production company and the strategies to actually use them well.

June 16 | Online | 50€
Link in bio for all the details. 🔗

𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦, 𝘤𝘰-𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘔𝘌𝘋𝘐𝘈 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘣𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘉𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘯-𝘉𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘨.