EFM BALTIC COUNTRIES IN FOCUS

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania were the Countries in Focus at Berlinale’s EFM 2023. This important global showcase enabled us to present our vibrant region from a variety of perspectives. Furthermore, it provided many opportunities for everyone to network with Baltic producers, distributors, investors, and creators. We loved being in the spotlight.

THE PROGRAMME INCLUDED:

Baltic Producers’ Spotlight

Twelve upcoming Baltic producers were presented at the EFM Industry Sessions

EFM Opening Reception

The traditional Opening Reception of EFM was co-hosted by the Baltic Countries.

Baltic Lunch at Co-Production Market

Lunch hosted by the Baltics to network with the Co-Production Market participants.

Baltic Producers’ Lunch at EFM

The event created a more relaxed atmosphere to talk to Estonian producers.

Baltic Producers’ Happy Hour

The Lithuanian Film Centre together with Baltic Film & Creative Tech Cluster, The Film Producers’ Association of Latvia, and Estonian Film Industry Cluster invited everyone network with the Baltic producers.

Fund Meetings at the Berlinale Co-Production Market

The event offered a great chance to learn more about co-production opportunities with the Baltics.

Baltic Doc: Rough Cut Presentations

Six upcoming documentaries from the Baltics were presented at the MGB Cinema Hall.

Baltics Series Market Showcase

Within the framework of the Berlinale Series Market, the Baltic countries’ strengths in serial content was highlighted. EF

S Estonian producers Marianne Ostrat (2nd row on the left) with Lena Vurma from Germany, Oda Kruse and Gary Granner from Norway (first row).

W Estonian film pepole at the opening reception of the EFM. FROM LEFT: Mirjam Mikk, Eda Koppel, Marge Liiske, Erlend Štaub, Nele Paves, Edith Sepp, Piret Tibbo-Hudgins and Eveli Raja.